(A) All public improvements proposed to be made under the provision of this chapter will be inspected during the course of construction by the city’s duly designated representative. The developer shall inform the City Engineer or his or her duly authorized representative prior to the construction of, and upon the completion of, each phase of construction of said public improvement(s). All fees and costs connected with such inspections and tests, and in reviewing the plans and specifications for such improvements shall be paid by the developer at a rate to be determined by the City Engineer and as approved by the City Council. All subdivision inspections, including plan review and all associated review, performance, and inspection fees, shall be applicable and enforced within the city and within one and one-half miles beyond the corporate limits.
(B) The city reserves the right to retain outside expertise for performing special inspections. In these instances, the city shall select the outside inspection consultant and coordinate their work. The cost for such special inspections shall be borne by the applicant. No land, property interest or improvement dedicated to the city on a recorded final plat shall be deemed accepted by the city for purposes of public maintenance or liability until acceptance for such purposes shall have been specifically approved by subsequent formal written order signed and dated by the City Engineer and Mayor.
(Ord. 3319, passed 2-22-2005)