(a) Generally.
(1) The final plat should not be submitted until all streets within the plat have been completed according to the plans and specifications as set forth in this chapter, or until satisfactory arrangements have been made to complete them.
(2) All plats submitted for final approval must be accompanied by as-built storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer and road elevation plans and profile views from an accredited surveying or engineering firm bearing a registered engineer’s seal. In instances wherein the street construction is to be completed subsequent to plat approval, the aforesaid as-builts and plan submittal may be deferred pending approval of the completed streets.
(3) These plans must be complete in all respects, must show the as-constructed design and must equal or surpass the quality of the originally approved plans. These plans must be submitted prior to the approval of the final plat and bear the seal of a registered engineer.
(4) All utilities installed within the street right-of-way, prior to submitting the final plat for approval, shall be shown on the revised street plans.
(5) The proprietor shall, when submitting the final plat for approval, pay for furnishing and placing all street name, traffic control and similar signs as determined necessary by the city. These signs shall be located and placed by the city’s personnel.
(b) Performance guarantee and contract deposit.
(1) Any request made of the city to accept a performance guarantee deposit in lieu of completing all street construction, prior to having the city endorse the plat, must be confirmed in writing and must be accompanied by an estimate of the costs of the remaining street improvements. This estimate must be furnished by the proprietor’s engineer. It must be complete in all respects, including estimated quantities and unit prices, and bear the engineer’s seal of registration. If approved by the city, this estimate will provide the basis for the amount of performance deposit and the written agreement. Generally, the amount of performance guarantee deposit required will be equal to 100% of the estimate plus 15% of such estimate for contingencies. The agreement shall be so written that any part of the performance deposit, as required, may be used to reimburse the city for costs incurred in connection with the examination and inspection of the plat. All maintenance, including snow and ice removal, shall be performed by the proprietor’s personnel until street construction is completed and approved for acceptance by the city, whenever a plat is approved by the city subject to a performance agreement.
(2) Performance deposits in the form of certified checks or irrevocable bank letters of credit shall be made payable to the city.
(3) Irrevocable bank letters of credit shall be valid for a minimum time period of six months, commencing at the approximate date the final plat is approved by the city. (See attached sample, Figure 4.)
(4) Whenever a plat is approved under terms of a performance agreement, the proprietor shall, prior to plat approval, furnish the city a copy of an insurance certificate disclosing that the proprietor has adequate insurance to afford protection against all claims for damage to public property and for injuries or death to persons arising out of and during the progress of the work until its completion. This certificate shall also incorporate a “hold harmless” clause. Limits of insurance coverage shall be set forth in § 1226.09(b).
(c) Fees for plat review.
(1) The fee for plat review to ascertain that the provisions of the Plat Act have been complied with, for each final plat submitted to the city for approval, is as follows:
Plats without platted streets | $125 |
Plats with platted streets | $125 (plus a charge of $0.25 per foot of lot frontage on each platted street*) |
*An additional fee of $50 is required in each instance when a special agreement or contract deposit is to be executed prior to approval of the final plat | |
(2) Fifty percent of the plat review fees required are to be paid at the time of submittal of the preliminary plat. The remaining amount will be due upon submittal of the final plat for city approval. Also, all payments for street name and other signs shall be due and payable at the time of final plat review. The cost of these signs shall be in addition to review fees and shall be determined by the city’s DPW.
(3) Water main testing and chlorination testing shall be performed by the city. Initial flushing shall be done by the contractor. A fee will be charged to the contractor for pressure testing and chlorination testing. The fee shall be $50 per hour for the pressure test and $150 minimum plus $0.10 per foot of water main for the chlorination test.
(Res. passed 11-12-1986)