The planning and extension of the water and sewer systems shall be accomplished in accordance with the following general policies except in cases where the basic level of service is provided:
(A) Each developer of land, whether subdivided or not, shall be responsible for all costs associated with the extension of water and sewer service including rights-of-way costs;
(B) All water and sewer service extensions costs in and to subdivisions shall be borne by the subdivider in accordance with the city’s subdivision regulations;
(C) All water and sewer extension plans and installations shall meet the specifications of the city. The city shall be authorized to inspect at any time the installation of all water and sewer extensions which are to be connected to the city’s facilities and all fees for the inspections shall be borne by the owner or developer;
(D) All water and sewer lines and appurtenances connected to the city’s facilities shall be dedicated to the city and accepted by the city immediately upon approval of the same by the City Engineer after adoption by the City Council;
(E) The city shall be responsible for the maintenance, operation and control of all water and sewer facilities when dedicated to the city; and
(F) All water discharge into the sewer system must be purchased from the city or public water provider with whom the city has a binding contract outlining specific conditions whereby sewer service would be made available.
(Prior Code, § 8-203) (Ord. O-72-99, passed 7-1-1999) Penalty, see § 10.99