(A) Generally. The utility will install underground distribution facilities in new subdivisions; provided, the developer or owner of the subdivision pays in advance to the utility the difference in cost between overhead and underground facilities.
(B) Contract provisions. To the extent that the utility deems applicable, the requirements and other conditions set forth in § 50.040 shall likewise apply for underground distribution facilities to serve new subdivisions.
(C) Other contract requirements. In addition to the foregoing, the following other requirements shall be incorporated in the contract between the utility and the developer or property owner of the subdivision.
(1) The right-of-way easement shall, in addition to permitting the installation of overhead distribution facilities, also permit the installation of such underground telephone, cable television and other communication facilities as are required to serve the entire subdivision. These additional right-of-way provisions shall include all street, alleys and other thoroughfares plus such other locations and areas of the subdivision where it is necessary for such underground facilities to be installed.
(2) The location of the underground distribution facilities shall be determined by the utility. At option of the utility, the underground distribution facilities may be located at either the front or at the rear of the subdivision lots.
(3) The distribution transformers may, at the sole option of the utility, be located either above or below ground.
(4) The utility reserves the right to install its underground conductors either within rigid conduit or by means of direct burial in the earth.
(5) The developer shall excavate to the utility's specifications the necessary trench work required for the installation of the utility's underground distribution and street lighting circuits and companion appurtenances, including transformers.
(6) Upon completion of the trench excavations, the utility will furnish and install, at its expense, the necessary underground primary, secondary, street lighting conductors and appurtenances.
(7) After the utility has installed its facilities, the developer will backfill in conformance to the utility's standards all excavated areas and trenches used for installation of the utility's facilities. However, the backfill shall not be done until all underground telephone and other communication facilities have been installed if same are to be installed in same trench.
(D) Service line installation and meter location. The utility reserves the right to install the meter on the consumer's building or at the rear lot line.
(1) Service line installation. In all cases, the utility will own, install, operate and maintain the service line extending to the consumer's building. The installed cost of same shall be included as part of the cost of the entire underground distribution installation.
(2) Where meter is located near rear lot line.
(a) The utility reserves the right to install its meter on a pedestal near the rear lot line immediately adjacent to the utility's underground distribution facilities. From this meter location, the utility will extend its underground service line to the service entrance location at the consumer's building.
(b) The location of the service entrance shall be determined by the utility and the service entrance shall be installed by the consumer or developer at his or her expense in conformance to the utility's general rules and regulations.
(c) As part if its meter installation at the rear lot line, the utility reserves the right to require the developer to install on the meter pedestal a main service safety switch to protect the service line extending to the consumer's building. In such an event, the additional installed cost of the main service safety switch shall be paid for by the developer or the consumer.
(d) The consumer shall operate and maintain the safety switch, including the replacement of its fuses when necessary.
(3) Where meter is located on the consumer's building.
(a) The meter base shall be furnished by the utility but shall be installed by the developer at the location designated by the utility. The safety switch and all other wiring and equipment located on the load side of the meter shall be furnished by the consumer and shall conform to the utility's general rules and regulations.
(b) The utility reserves the right to require the consumer to also install a fused safety switch at the rear lot line as specified above under division (D)(2) of this section.
(E) Establishment of service. Service will not be established to any premises until all of the contract terms and other requirements of the utility have been complied with by developer or owner to the full satisfaction of the utility. This includes the payment by developer or owner to the utility of all monies due the utility in connection with the installation of the underground distribution facilities.
(Ord. 10-85, passed 10-7-85)