(A) General. Unless otherwise specifically provided, inspection of the construction of the improvements shall be by the village and paid for by the subdivider.
(B) (1) Inspection required. All required land improvements to be installed under the provisions of this chapter shall be inspected at the subdivider's expense. The subdivider's licensed engineer, as agent for the subdivider, shall provide an inspector on the job during the process of construction. When the work has been completed, the subdivider's engineer shall certify that the improvements comply in all respects with the approved plans and specifications and with the requirements of this chapter. All work shall be at all times subject to inspection by the City Manager, the Village Engineer, other village officials, and their representatives.
(2) In the event the village elects to provide inspection of subdivision construction, the cost of the village inspector shall be determined in accordance with the current subdivision fee schedule. One-half of the cost of inspection shall be paid at the time of execution of the final subdivision plat. The remaining one-half of the inspection cost is to be paid prior to the final release from the subdivider's guarantee of improvement completion. In the event the actual cost of engineering services to the village shall exceed the amounts computed under the subdivision fee schedule, such excess shall be paid by the subdivider to the village upon final inspection for acceptance and release of subdivider's completion guarantee.
(C) Notification. Before starting the construction of any improvements, the subdivider shall ascertain from the City Manager what inspections are required and the amount of notification desired in each case. In no event shall notice to the Village Engineer be less than 48 hours prior to a desired inspection.
(D) Subdivider's responsibility. Regardless of contracts, agreements or inspections performed, final responsibility for the installation of all improvements in accordance with the applicable standards rests with the subdivider.
(E) Time limit on construction of public improvements. All improvements required under the provisions of this chapter shall be completed within two years of approval of a final plat or the subdivider shall be considered in default under the provisions of § 154.073.
(Ord. 25-89, passed 9-25-89; Am. Ord. 03-97, passed 2-24-97)