All plans for interceptor or trunk sewers to be installed outside the area being developed by the applicant for sewer service (hereinafter called off-site sewers) shall be prepared by the city. All easements shall be made in favor of the city and shall be obtained by and, if necessary, paid for by the owners of the real estate. Easements shall also be in a form approved by the city. The owners of real estate applying for interceptor or trunk sewer service shall deposit with the city adequate funds or surety of payment to pay engineering and appurtenant nonconstruction project costs prior to the city proceeding with preparation of plans. If the project does not proceed to completion after project costs are established, the money so deposited by the owners of real estate shall be nonrefundable and will be used to pay incurred expenses. If the funds are in excess of expenses, they will be returned to the owners of real estate making the deposit. If the project is completed, the deposit will be credited to the total project cost as defined in § 51.070(A).
(Ord. 1972-17, passed 1-18-1973)