A. Determination Of Necessity Of Extension; Responsibility For Costs: The board of trustees shall first determine if an extension of a water main is economically feasible based on the estimated cost of the extension and the number of existing potential users that will use water along the extension. If the extension is economically feasible, then the village may install and pay the cost of the extension at the discretion of the board of trustees. If the village elects not to pay the cost of extending the water main, then the person or persons desiring water service shall install the extension at their own expense, in accordance with specifications approved by the village board of trustees, and upon such installation, any such extension shall become the property of the village. The village shall not pay for any extensions to an undeveloped area, such as a subdivision being developed, unless there are sufficient existing residents or businesses to make the extension economically feasible.
B. Extension Installed By Other Than Village:
1. The village must approve all plans and specifications for any extensions.
2. Before any extensions are installed, the plans and the specifications must be reviewed and approved by the state of Illinois environmental protection agency.
3. Ownership, rights of way, and title must be conveyed to the village for all extensions installed by anyone other than the village. Upon proper installation in accordance with such plans and specifications and acceptance by the village, the village will maintain the mains thereafter.
4. No extension will be permitted if, in the opinion of the board of trustees, the system does not have the necessary capacity to serve the proposed extension. (Ord. 346, 4-20-1998, eff. 5-1-1998)