(A) Determination of who pays expense of extension. The Board of Trustees shall first determine if an extension of 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 his, her, or their own personal expense upon written consent by the Board of Trustees. 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) Requirements if extension is installed by someone other than the village.
(1) The village must approve all plans and specifications for any extension.
(2) Before any extensions are installed, the plans and specifications must be reviewed and approved by the state’s 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. 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. 327, passed 12-19-1980)