(a) Preconstruction Conference. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the Village Engineer prior to the commencement of any project. At this time the project will be discussed in regard to procedure, plans, materials, inspections, etc.
(b) Construction Inspection. Inspection during the installation of improvements shall be made by inspectors designated by the Village to insure conformity with the approved plans and specifications. Inspectors shall be authorized to inspect all work done and all materials furnished. Such inspection may extend to all or any part of the work and to the preparation, fabrication, or manufacture of the materials used. The inspector shall not be authorized to revoke, alter, or waive any requirements of the specifications or plans. He shall be authorized to call the attention of the contractor to any failure of the work or materials to conform to the specifications and contract. He shall have the authority to reject materials which do not meet specification requirements or suspend the portion of the work involved until any question at issue can be referred to and decided by the Village Engineer. Costs of inspections and testing shall be borne by the subdivider and shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule established by Village Council.
(c) Final Inspection. Upon completion of all the improvements, the subdivider shall request in writing a final inspection by the Village Engineer.
(d) Cooperation of Subdivider and/or Contractor. The subdivider and/or contractor shall have available on the project at all times, an approved copy of all required plans and specifications. He shall cooperate with the inspector and with other contractors in every way possible. The subdivider and/or contractor shall at all times have a competent superintendent acting as his agent on the project. The superintendent shall be capable of reading and thoroughly understanding the plans and specifications. He shall have full authority to execute the plans and specifications and to promptly supply such materials, tools, plant equipment, and labor as may be required. A superintendent shall be furnished irrespective of the amount of work sublet.
(e) Work Schedules. The subdivider and/or contractor shall submit work schedules to the Village Engineer. Work which has not been properly scheduled and inspected shall not be accepted by the Village Engineer.
(f) Mud and Dust Control. The subdivider shall be responsible for controlling dust created during construction and shall take corrective action as directed by the Village. The subdivider shall also be responsible for keeping the existing public streets free of mud from construction activity and shall periodically clear public streets of mud deposited as a result of construction.
(g) Repair of Damage. Any damage done to the improvements by construction traffic, local traffic, or by any other means shall be repaired or the damaged materials replaced before the next item of construction is begun.
(h) Final Clean-up. Upon completion of the work and before acceptance, the subdivider and/or contractor shall clean all ground occupied or affected by him in connection with the work. The entire area shall be left in a neat and presentable condition satisfactory to the Village Engineer.
(i) Maintenance of Improvements of Dedicated Streets. The subdivider shall be responsible for the maintenance of the improvements during the construction period and shall be responsible for providing the services necessary to guarantee access to all occupied lots, until final acceptance of the improvements by the Village. The subdivider shall be notified by the Village of the need for such maintenance or service. If the subdivider fails to perform such necessary maintenance or service within a time specified by the Village, the Village may perform such maintenance or service and bill the subdivider for such service. Payment shall be guaranteed by the performance bond.
(Ord. 1999-47. Passed 10-13-99.)