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7-5-6: CONNECTION FEES:
   (A)   Definitions:
 
BASE COUNTY CONNECTION FEE:
That fee as determined by the department of environmental concerns of the county of DuPage for connection to the county sanitary sewer system pursuant to the water/wastewater use ordinance, article XI, wastewater connection and permits and fees.
DOMESTIC STRENGTH SEWAGE:
Sewage having a concentration of no more than two hundred twenty milligrams per liter (220 mg/l) of five (5) day biochemical oxygen demand and two hundred sixty milligrams per liter (260 mg/l) of suspended solids.
RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENT:
A commercial, institutional, industrial or, multi-family housing unit which has an estimated average discharge of three hundred fifty (350) gallons of domestic strength sewage per day or a single-family residential dwelling unit.
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT:
A single-family residence for each apartment unit or each condominium unit in a multiple-unit building.
 
   (B)   Connection fees: The fees for connection of the sanitary sewer drain of a single-family dwelling unit or a residential equivalent located inside the corporate limits of the village to the sewer mains of the village shall be as established by Title 1, Chapter 20, "Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures".
   The fees for connection of the sanitary sewer drain of a single-family residential dwelling unit or a residential equivalent located outside of the corporate limits of the village to the sewer mains of the village shall be as established by Title 1, Chapter 20, "Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures".
   (C)   Calculation Of Residential Equivalents For Nonresidential Dwelling Units: The connection fees for all users located inside the village making connection to the sewer mains of the village, other than single-family residential dwelling units, shall be the sum determined by multiplying the estimated average daily flow of the intended use as set forth in the projected sewage generation by type of use as is set forth below, by the connection fee in effect, and dividing the resulting product by three hundred fifty (350). The above shall be the basis of an interim connection fee and shall be payable at the time of the issuance of the building permit. The connection fee for a commercial, industrial, or institutional building allowed to discharge liquid waste other than domestic strength sewage shall be determined by the director of DuPage County public works on a residential equivalent basis as established by    Title 1, Chapter 20, "Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures" per residential equivalent flow, plus costs determined by Title 1, Chapter 20, "Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures" per residential equivalent flow.
SEWAGE FLOW GUIDE
Apartments/ condominiums
150
GPD for 1 bedroom
 
300
GPD for 2 bedrooms
 
350
GPD for 3 bedrooms
Assembly halls
2
GPD per seat
Bar/tavern
25
GPD per employee
 
15
GPD per customer
Bowling alley
75
GPD per bowling lane
 
100
GPD per bowling lane with food service
Churches
3
GPD per seat (under 100 seats)
 
5
GPD per seat (over 100 seats)
Country clubs
50
GPD per member
Factories
25
GPD per employee (no shower)
 
35
GPD per employee (with shower)
Food service operations
35
GPD per seat (not 24 hour restaurant)
 
50
GPD per seat (24 hour restaurant)
 
70
GPD per seat (24 hour along freeway)
 
50
GPD per car (curb service drive-in)
 
50
GPD per seat (vending machine restaurants)
Hospitals
250
GPD per bed
Housing
350
GPD per single-family dwelling unit
Institutions
125
GPD per resident
Laundries
400
GPD per machine (coin operated)
Motels and hotels
60
GPD per room
 
100
GPD per suite
Nursing homes/rest homes
125
GPD per person
Office buildings
25
GPD per employee (minimum)
 
10
gallons per square foot (usable space)
Plaza
350
GPD per unit within the plaza (minimum)
 
0.05
gallons per square foot per open mall space
Schools
15
GPD per student (elementary and childcare)
 
25
GPD per student (junior high and high)
 
25
GPD per staff (in addition to students)
Service stations
1,000
GPD for first service bay
 
500
GPD for each additional bay
 
3
GPD per car user (self- service)
Shopping centers
0.05
gallons per square foot (without food service or laundries)
 
0.15
gallons per square foot (with food service or laundries)
Swimming pools
5
GPD per user (average)
 
10
GPD per user (with hot water shower)
Theaters
5
GPD per car (drive-in)
 
5
GPD per seat (movie house)
Vacation cottages
100
GPD per cottage
Warehouses
0.05
gallons per square foot per day
Youth and recreation camps
50
GPD per user
 
The actual, final connection fee shall be computed by multiplying the actual average daily flow, based on three hundred sixty (360) days per year in the first year during which the use is at an occupancy rate of eighty five percent (85%) (base year) by the connection fee in effect at the end of the base year, for single-family residential dwelling units, and dividing the resulting product by three hundred fifty (350). If the actual fee is more than the estimated fee previously advanced, the user and/or owner of the building shall immediately pay the difference to the village.
If the estimated connection fee is greater than the actual fee, the village shall return the overpayment to the user and/or owner upon return of the overpayment from the county. The village shall not be held liable for payment to the user and/or owner until and unless the village receives payment from the county.
   (D)   Additional Fees: All connections of village sewer lines, which lines were constructed by or for the village, excepting those sewer lines constructed pursuant to the subdivision regulations of the village as on site improvements, shall, in addition to all other connection fees and charges, be subject to a fee as established by Title 1, Chapter 20, "Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures" per foot of lot frontage.
   (E)   Additions To Previous Connections: Any and all additions, remodelings, or change of use to buildings, previously connected to the village sanitary sewer mains shall be treated as new connections for purposes of this section, and connection fees paid in accordance with the provisions of this section, less any previously paid fees.
   (F)   Building Permits: The connection fees shall be paid at the time of issuance of applicable building permits and no permit shall be issued without said fees having been paid.
   (G)   Maximum Connection Fee: The maximum current connection fee charged by the county of DuPage, per agreement with the village, is as established by Title 1, Chapter 20, "Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures" per residential equivalent. In the event the county shall raise its charges, all such additional charges shall be paid by the users making connection into the sewer system and not by the village. In case of notice from the county to the village of an increase in county charges, the user shall, prior to acceptance by the village of said increase, deposit a sum equal to said increase in county charges or deposit with the village an irrevocable binding letter of credit in a form acceptable to the village and from a financial institution acceptable to the village attorney in said amount. Said sum or letter of credit shall be released when, if, and to the extent that the county agrees to reduce its increase in charges.
(Ord. 2024-5097, 10-7-2024)
7-5-7: SEWERAGE SYSTEM RATES:
The rates and charges as established by Title 1, Chapter 20, "Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures" may be from time to time amended, upon approval of the corporate authorities.
The rates or charges are hereby established by Title 1, Chapter 20, "Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures" for the following use and for the service supplied by the sewerage system of the village:
Single-family residence.
Multiple-family buildings.
Rooming houses.
All other users.
Users of the village sewerage system located outside the corporate limits of the village shall pay an increased amount as established by Title 1, Chapter 20, "Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures".
(Ord. 2024-5097, 10-7-2024)
7-5-8: BILLING PROCEDURES:
   (A)   All Single-Family Users:
      1.   Charges for service shall be made bimonthly for all single- family users of the village sanitary sewer system. The charges provided for shall be payable bimonthly on the first day of the month immediately following the end of the bimonthly period for which service has been supplied. The owner of the premises, the occupant thereof and the user of the service shall be jointly and severally liable to pay for the service on such premises.
      2.   All bills for service shall be rendered as of the first day of the month following the bimonthly period for which the service is billed, or as soon thereafter as possible, and shall be payable not later than the close of business on the fifteenth day after the date the bills are rendered. If payment in full of the bill is not made within said period, then a penalty as established by Title 1, Chapter 20, "Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures" in relation to the amount of the total outstanding and unpaid bill shall be added thereto.
      3.   If the charges for services are not paid within thirty (30) days after rendition of the bill for such service, such charges shall be deemed and are hereby declared to be delinquent, and thereafter such delinquency shall constitute a lien upon the real estate for which such service is supplied, and the village treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to file sworn statements showing such delinquencies in the office of the county recorder of deeds and the filing of such statements shall be deemed notice of the lien of such charges for such service.
      4.   All sewerage services may be discontinued from any premises owned or occupied by any person liable for the payment of the sewer service bill without further notice if the rates or charges are not paid within thirty (30) days after rendition of the bill thereof. The service shall not be reinstated until all past due bills, including the penalties thereon, are paid in full, plus an amount as established by Title 1, Chapter 20, "Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures" to cover the cost of disconnection of service and reconnection of the same.
      5.   It is hereby made the duty of the village to render bills for service for all rates and charges in connection therewith and to collect all monies due thereon.
   (B)   All Users Other Than Single-Family:
      1.   Charges for service shall be made each month of the calendar year for all users of the village sanitary sewer system other than single-family users.
      Charges shall be payable monthly on the first day of the month immediately following the month for which service has been supplied. The owner of the premises, the occupant thereof and the user of the service shall be jointly and severally liable to pay for the service on such premises.
      2.   All bills for service shall be rendered as of the first day of the month following the month for which service is billed, or as soon thereafter as possible, and shall be payable not later than the close of business on the fifteenth day after the date the bills are rendered. If payment in full of the bill is not made within said period, then a penalty as established by Title 1, Chapter 20, "Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures" in relation to the amount of the total outstanding and unpaid bill shall be added thereto.
      3.   If the charges for services are not paid within thirty (30) days after rendition of the bill for such service, such charges shall be deemed and are hereby declared to be delinquent, and thereafter such delinquency shall constitute a lien upon the real estate for which such service is supplied, and the village treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to file sworn statements showing such delinquencies in the office of the county recorder of deeds and the filing of such statements shall be deemed notice of the lien of such charges for such service.
      4.   All water and/or all sewerage services may be disconnected from any premises owned or occupied by any person liable for the payment of the sewer service bill, including any premises owned or occupied by the person liable other than the premises against which the delinquency currently exists, without further notice if the rates or charges are not paid within thirty (30) days after rendition of the bill therefor. The service shall not be reinstated until all past due bills, including the penalties thereon, are paid in full, plus the amount required by this subsection (B)4 for the cost of disconnection and reconnection of service. For purposes of this subsection (B)4, the disconnection/reconnection fee for water services shall be as established by Title 1, Chapter 20, "Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures", and the disconnection/reconnection fee for sewerage service shall be as established by Title 1, Chapter 20, "Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures". As soon as practicable after the payment of all past due water and/or sewer bills and charges, the village public works department shall, during the regular operating hours of the department, take all steps necessary to reconnect the water supply to the subject premises.
      5.   It is hereby made the duty of the village to render bills for service for all rates and charges in connection therewith and to collect all monies due thereon.
   (C)   Disputes:
      1.   Provided, however, the foregoing notwithstanding, if any occupant, user or owner of the premises receiving service has a bona fide dispute over the statement, charge or penalty determined or issued by the village, and challenges same as hereinafter provided, then services shall not be disconnected until the occupant, user or owner raising said dispute shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard by the assistant village manager, an employee of the village hereby designated to conduct a predetermination review of the disputed statement, charge or penalty subsequent to notice to the occupant, user or owner indicating to him the amount due the village, the nature of said statement, charge or penalty and notice that his water service will be terminated in the event that said statement, charge or penalty is not paid or adjusted after having said dispute considered by said assistant village manager.
      2.   In any final notice or notice of disconnection to occupant, user or owner prior to termination of service, the occupant, user or owner shall be notified that if he, she or it has a bona fide dispute, said person shall have ten (10) days within which to request, in writing to the village clerk, a hearing by the assistant village manager. If no request is made, the statement shall become final and service may be thereafter terminated by the village.
      3.   In the event that an informal hearing is held and the assistant village manager determines that the objection to the statement, charge or penalty is not proper and that the statement, charge or penalty is correct, and in the event that the occupant, user or owner wishes to have reviewed any decision of the assistant village manager with respect to statement, charge or penalty, the amount due or any reduction or increase in the amount due, then he shall have the right to appeal to the village board of trustees for their determination and review of the decision of the assistant village manager. Any decision of the assistant village manager not appealed from within the time hereinafter set forth shall be final.
      4.   Any request for review of the assistant village manager's decision must be made in writing, addressed to the village president and board of trustees and must be made within ten (10) days after any adverse decision of the assistant village manager and by filing same with the village clerk, who shall place the matter on the agenda of the next regularly scheduled meeting of the corporate authorities, whereat said matter shall be considered. At said hearing the assistant village manager shall present his reasons for his decision. The occupant, user or owner shall also be heard as to his objection to any statement, charge or penalty and the president and board of trustees shall then make its decision and the village clerk shall cause it to be delivered to the occupant, user or owner within five (5) days, by personal service or certified mail. In the event that decision upholds any disconnection, said disconnection shall take place not less than ten (10) days thereafter unless said termination is stayed by order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. 2024-5097, 10-7-2024)
7-5-9: CONTROL MANHOLE, BUILDING DRAIN, AND COST TO INSTALL:
   (A)   Control Manhole:
      1.   The owner of any nonresidential building in any zoning classification discharging other than normal residential domestic sanitary sewer waste shall be required to construct, install and maintain a control manhole as set forth below. As used herein, the term "new nonresidential building" shall mean a structure, or addition to a structure which requires a building permit prior to construction for any building thereon.
      2.   Said control manhole shall be used for the purpose of inspecting and sampling of sanitary sewer wastes and for the measurement of the sanitary sewage flow. Continuous sampling and recording flow measurement and equipment shall be provided when required by the village.
      3.   The control manhole shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with plans approved by the village engineer.
      4.   The control manhole shall meet the village's standard detail and shall be precast reinforced concrete with an inside diameter of four feet (4') for service lines ten inches (10") and smaller and five feet (5') in inside diameter for service lines twelve inches (12") and above unless a larger diameter or larger size is deemed necessary by the village engineer in order to facilitate access to and installation of flow measurement sampling and recording equipment.
   (B)   Cost Of Installation: All costs and expenses incidental to the installation, connection, and operation of the building drain to the sewer main, including manholes, control manholes, and necessary sampling and flow measurement and recording equipment when required, shall be borne by the owner of the property. The owner shall indemnify the village for any loss or damage that may be directly or indirectly occasioned by the installation of the building sewer.
   (C)   Location Of Control Manhole: The control manhole shall be located on public property or if approved by the village manager and village engineer on private property for which an easement has been provided so as to allow the village and its employees and authorized representatives ready access at all reasonable times to the premises, places or buildings where sanitary sewer service is supplied for the purpose of examining and testing the operation of building drain and sewage flow, including all manholes, control manholes and necessary equipment and appurtenances thereof. It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with, prevent of obstruct said village or its duly authorized employees or representatives in performing their duties hereunder.
(Ord. 2024-5097, 10-7-2024)
7-5-10: INSPECTION:
The Development Services Department shall be notified by the person making the connection to the public sewer line when the work is begun and when it is ready for inspection. All such work shall be left uncovered and convenient for examination until inspected and approved. The plumbing inspector shall examine the work within one day after receipt of notice that the work is ready for inspection. All defective materials and work must be replaced and corrected. Upon satisfactory completion of the work, the plumbing inspector shall issue a letter of certificate of approval. The Development Services Department shall be notified twenty four (24) hours in advance by the person making the connection.
(Ord. 2024-5097, 10-7-2024)
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