A. A non-refundable, $250 base application fee shall be posted with the Municipal Clerk prior to said application being forwarded to Town Engineer for review and request for posting of escrow fees. Thereafter, activity fees will be assessed based on the following schedule:
Openings (In Pavement and Outside of Pavement)
Base fee ($250.00) plus $75.00 per opening (Including trench for boring or driving small diameter utility services)
Directional boring and Cable Installation (In Pavement and Outside of Pavement)
Base fee ($250.00) plus $.50 per foot
[Amended 10-24-2011 by Ord. No. 18-2011; 3-26-2018 by Ord. No. 012-2018]
B. Pole installation. No fee but drawings and a permit are required. No inspection fee will be charged, unless conditions exist that warrant inspection of the installation due to the close proximity of existing municipal utilities. The Town Engineer shall recommend the amount to be posted with the town as an inspection escrow.
C. Performance guaranty. No road opening permit shall be issued until a satisfactory two year performance guaranty is posted with the Town Clerk/Administrator according to the approval of construction estimates by the Town Engineer. These performance guaranties shall be by performance bonds certified checks or similar cash-equivalent guaranties with the exception of public utility company guaranties, which may be annual performance bonds of an amount approved by the Town Engineer, but in no case less than $50,000 and in a form approved by the Town Solicitor and Risk Manager. Performance guaranties shall be based upon current estimates of market values of required constructions for the intended work.
D. Inspection fees. Inspection fees shall be estimated by the Town Engineer based upon estimated field inspection expenses and review of the application. Such fees shall be payable directly to the Town Clerk/Administrator's office. No work shall commence until those fees have been posted and cleared. It may be necessary to replenish the escrow to cover unexpected costs associated with the work.