A city sewerage or drainage system extension project may be constructed by the city or by one or more property owners, in accordance with plans prepared by or approved by the city. The city may construct an extension to its sewerage or drainage system at the sole expense of one or more property owners or in whole or in part at city expense.
(A) If the project is to be constructed at the sole expense of one or more property owners benefiting from the project, the City Engineer shall prepare or approve a plan describing the scope and purpose of the proposed extension and the estimated cost thereof. Before any expenses are incurred or obligated by the city, the property owners agreeing to bear the expense of the project shall pay over to the city the total estimated cost of the project and shall agree in writing to pay on demand any additional expenses actually incurred by the city in constructing the extension. The funds paid to the city shall be deposited in the water and sewer enterprise fund for the benefit of the special extension project, from which all expenses of the project shall be paid without further appropriation. After completion of the project, any remaining funds in excess of those required to be expended for construction thereof may be refunded to the contributing property owners in proportion to their contribution to the project.
(B) If the city determines that a sewerage or drainage system extension project is to be constructed by the city in whole or in part at city expense, the City Engineer shall submit to the City Commission for approval by resolution a description of the scope and purpose of the proposed extensions, the estimated cost thereof, and an analysis of project feasibility, including the basis upon which construction with city funds is recommended. Upon approval by the City Commission, the City Engineer shall proceed with the project only after the funds, if any, to be contributed by one or more property owners benefiting from the project have been paid to the city. Contributions by property owners shall be subject to the provisions of division (A) above.
(Ord. 118, passed 10-23-80; Am. Ord. 638, passed 4-15-93; Am. Ord. 1518, passed 11-6-14)