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§ 51.57 EXTENSION OF WATER AND SEWER LINES WITHIN COUNTY.
   (A)   HRW currently extends service by three methods:
      (1)   Capital projects using loans and grants to fund;
      (2)   Private development within public rights-of-way or dedicated rights-of-way funded by private funds; and
      (3)   Co-operative projects between HRW and private sector for commercial and industrial development. The amount of HRW funds contributed to a co-operative project is guaranteed to be repaid to HRW by the developer in net tax proceeds from the improved property within the first five years. If the net tax proceeds received within the five year period fail to equal HRW's fiscal contribution to the project, the developer shall pay the difference to HRW.
   (B)   (1)   HRW proposes to designate, from the Harnett Regional Water Fund, certain restricted annual appropriations for the development of water and sewer line extensions within Harnett County. All requests for extensions shall be rated on the following point system:
 
Public health severity
40 points
Cost feasibility based upon return of investment
40 points
Contributed capital by individual or business
20 points
Points maximum
100 points
 
      (2)   The responsibility for rating each request will be with the Director of Harnett Regional Water or the designee of the Director. A minimum score of 50 points is required in order for the Harnett County Board of Commissioners to consider the request.
(Ord. passed 6-30-2015; Ord. passed 7-16-2018; Ord. passed 6-15-2020; Ord. passed 11-16-2020)
§ 51.58 EXTENSIONS OUTSIDE OF COUNTY.
   (A)   HRW has no responsibility to provide water or sewer service to property located outside the county. However, upon request, HRW may extend its water or sewer lines to serve properties outside the county when it determines that it is in the county's best interest to do so.
   (B)   Any owner of property outside the county who seeks an extension of HRW's water or sewer system to serve the property shall submit an application for extension to HRW. The owner shall provide all information HRW deems necessary to determine whether the requested extension is feasible and in the county's best interest.
   (C)   The responsibility for, and the entire cost of, extending a water or sewer line to serve property outside the county shall be borne by the property owner requesting the extension.
(Ord. passed 6-30-2015; Ord. passed 7-16-2018; Ord. passed 6-15-2020; Ord. passed 11-16-2020)
§ 51.59 EXTENSION MADE BY OTHER THAN HRW PERSONNEL.
   (A)   Extensions of HRW's water or sewer system installed by other than HRW personnel, whether inside or outside the county, shall be installed by a licensed utility contractor in accordance with the provisions of this chapter as well as other HRW specifications and requirements. Among other matters, such specifications shall govern the size of all lines, their locations, grades, materials used, manner of installation and provision for future extensions.
   (B)   No construction or any addition to HRW's water or sewer system shall commence until detailed plans have been reviewed and approved by the Director of Harnett Regional Water or the designee of the Director. Such plans shall include whatever information the administrator deems necessary to determine whether the proposed extension complies with all applicable HRW specifications and requirements.
   (C)   Water lines intended for addition to HRW owned water system will be allowed to connect to the system if installed within the rights-of-way of a dedicated street or if adequate permanent easements are provided. Sewer lines shall also be installed within public street rights-of-way wherever practical, but HRW may accept sewer lines constructed on private property (where the topography makes this necessary) if adequate permanent easements are provided.
   (D)   To protect street surfaces, HRW shall require that whenever extensions of water or sewer lines are made to properties or within new subdivisions, laterals be extended to all properties expected to tap onto such water or sewer lines.
(Ord. passed 6-30-2015; Ord. passed 7-16-2018; Ord. passed 6-15-2020; Ord. passed 11-16-2020)
§ 51.60 OBSERVATION BY HRW OF WORK DONE BY OTHERS.
   (A)   All work on the extension of water or sewer lines not performed by HRW forces (whether inside or outside the county), shall be subject to observation by HRW. If, in the judgment of the Director of Harnett Regional Water, or the Director's designee, there is a demonstrated lack of competent supervision by a contractor, the administrator may at his option:
      (1)   Stop work until approved supervision is obtained and the work is done in accordance with HRW specifications and requirements; or
      (2)   Provide observation by HRW personnel.
   (B)   Observation of a project by HRW does not consist of or imply supervision. The person requesting the extension is solely responsible for ensuring that the project is completed according to state approved plans and HRW specifications.
(Ord. passed 6-30-2015; Ord. passed 7-16-2018; Ord. passed 6-15-2020; Ord. passed 11-16-2020)
§ 51.61 DEDICATION OF WATER AND SEWER LINE EXTENSIONS.
   (A)   All water and sewer mains constructed and connected with the water and/or sewer facilities of HRW pursuant to this section shall be conveyed to and become the property of HRW upon completion and acceptance by HRW. Connection to the system and acceptance by HRW shall constitute dedication of a water or sewer main extension by the person responsible for the extension.
   (B)   Following dedication as provided in division (A), HRW shall have exclusive control of all water or sewer lines and shall be responsible for their maintenance, repair and operation. However, the conveyor of additions to the system shall guarantee the entire project against defective material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of acceptance of the project, including such incidental damages as may arise from such claims.
(Ord. passed 6-30-2015; Ord. passed 7-16-2018; Ord. passed 6-15-2020; Ord. passed 11-16-2020)