Where a development has not contributed to the cost of installation of the public water system or the public sewer system, which facilities are to be used by said development, the developer shall pay fee(s) for the connections to said public water system and public sewer system in addition to building any extensions of said systems, which fee(s) shall be as follows:
A. Water Connection Fee: For connecting to the existing water mains as aforesaid, or any extensions thereof, the required fee set forth in appendix A, division II of this code shall be charged. For the connection charge, the village will inspect the water service to determine that the construction thereof is in accordance with specifications established by the village for the regulation of the water and sewer system.
B. Chlorination Fee: A chlorination fee as set forth in appendix A, division II of this code shall be assessed for each water main and fire main system.
C. Meter Rental Fee Schedule: Fees shall be charged for the rental of water meters according to the following schedule:
1. The charge for connecting a five-eighths inch (5/8") to and including a one and one-half inch (11/2") orifice size disk water meter, including a flat rental fee and charge for ordinary maintenance and repair for the life thereof, shall be the current cost of the meter at the time of its purchase, plus thirty percent (30%) of the said cost figured to the closest dollar.
2. The charge for connecting a two inch (2") orifice size or larger turbine, compound or line meter shall be the current cost of the meter at the time of its purchase, plus thirty percent (30%) of the said cost figured to the closest dollar as well as a flat rental fee plus the cost and expense of necessary maintenance and repairs made by the village during the life of the said meter, which later charges for maintenance shall be billed to the customer when incurred.
D. Sewer Connection Fee: For connecting to the existing sewer trunk lines and sewer system as aforesaid, or any extensions thereof, the fee as set forth in appendix A, division II of this code shall be charged. For the connection charge, the village will inspect the sanitary service to determine that the construction thereof is in accordance with specifications established by the village for the regulation of the water and sewer system.
E. Payment Due: The amount to be paid shall be paid at the time when any development plan or subdivision plat is approved by the village, provided, however, that if said development or subdivision is already approved and accepted by the village board, then said amount shall be paid prior to the making of the respective connection to the existing municipal water system, or existing municipal sewer system or any extensions of said respective systems on granting of permits for construction.
F. Liability For Additional Fees: The amount due and payable shall not affect or impair the liability of any person or applicant to pay for inspection, license, permit or service fees which are or may become due to the village by reason of any law or ordinance heretofore or hereafter adopted by the village board of trustees, but the amount so due shall be considered to be a charge for the privilege of using the existing sewer and water systems installed throughout the village toward the cost of which the applicant or the land to be served has not made any contributions.
G. Fees For Outlying Area: Where said connection is for premises lying outside the corporate limits of the village, the permit shall be two hundred percent (200%) of such fee listed hereinabove in order to cover the additional costs and inspections thereof. (Ord. 5253, 5-21-2002)