Before starting construction of any public improvements and/or public infrastructures, the subdivider shall be assessed and shall deposit with the city clerk for the city an amount equal to three percent (3%) of the estimated construction cost for such public improvements and/or public infrastructures (including, but not limited to, grading, drainage, curbs, gutters, storm and sanitary sewer detention ponds, roadway, sidewalk, sewer, water line and other improvements which are to be dedicated to public use or which benefit the subdivision generally) as approved by the city engineer. The city clerk shall cause such funds to be deposited in the general fund of the city.
The foregoing fee is intended to reimburse the city for charges of the city engineer in connection with the review and inspection of the preliminary plans, final plats, and the construction of public improvements and/or public infrastructures during the project or development. In the event that the engineering expenses incurred by the city are in excess of the amount initially paid by the subdivider, the city shall bill the subdivider for the difference, and such amount shall be paid by the subdivider prior to acceptance by the city of such public improvements and/or public infrastructures. However, the subdivider shall not be entitled to any refund in the event the fees actually charged to the city by the city engineer are less than three percent (3%) of the estimated construction costs.
The aforesaid estimated construction costs for such public improvements and/or public infrastructures should be calculated by the city engineer after his review of such construction plans and the engineer's bill should be submitted to the city shortly after such review.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this code, approval of any and all final plat(s) and/or large scale development(s) is(are) conditioned upon full payment of said review and inspection fee. (Ord. 3206, 11-15-2004)