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Whenever public streets and extensions to the water supply system are proposed to be constructed in stages to serve a new subdivision or other type development, the water mains, fire hydrants and other water supply system facilities shall be extended and installed beyond the proposed paving limits of the public street in question so as to preclude unnecessary excavations in said paved public streets when a future extension of the water supply system located in the public street is to be constructed. The cost of designing and installing said stubbed out water supply system facilities shall be borne by the applicant initiating the water extension involved, and said facilities shall be made a part of and constructed with the water extension project in question. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
Persons opening up, digging into, excavating or tunneling in any public right of way or utility easement for the purpose of constructing extensions or making connections with the water supply system, whether the same be located within or without the corporate city limits, shall, prior to performing such work, obtain in writing at their expense all necessary approvals, permits, licenses, surety bonds, and/or public liability insurance certificates that may be required by the agency or person having jurisdiction and control over such public rights of way and utility easements. In any case, streets, sidewalks, parkways, alleys and other public property disturbed in the course of the work by a person contracting to construct an extension to the water supply system, or a connection therewith, shall be restored at said person's expense in a manner satisfactory to the public authority having jurisdiction and control over such public property. Any privately owned property which may be disturbed and/or damaged by a person contracting to construct an extension to the water supply system or a connection therewith, shall be restored at said person's expense to a condition equal to or better than the condition existing prior to such construction. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
The plans and specifications for an extension of the water supply system shall be approved in writing by the public works director and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) prior to commencement of any construction of the water extension, pursuant to and in accordance with section 75-6-112 Montana Code Annotated as amended. Contract specifications shall be in a format suitable to the city attorney, and as a minimum, said specifications shall be in a similar format and contain the required provisions recommended by the American Society of Civil Engineers and/or National Society of Professional Engineers for such type specifications, with appropriate modifications to reflect state and local laws and conditions.
Pursuant to and in accordance with section 18-2-121 Montana Code Annotated as amended, all extensions of the water supply system shall be under the direct charge and supervision of a professional engineer licensed in the state. The public works director is prohibited under the provisions of section 18-2-122 Montana Code Annotated as amended, from accepting any plans and specifications for extensions of the water supply system unless they bear the seal, and the signature of such professional engineer. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
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