To defray the engineering and inspection expenses incurred by the village in preparation of checking of preliminary and final cost estimates, working drawings, specifications, in checking the final plat (prepared by others), and in executing inspection responsibilities, the subdivider shall be required to reimburse the village as follows. These are separate and distinct charges from the fee paid at the time of submission of the preliminary layout 1 :
A. If the subdivider elects to have working drawings and specifications prepared by the village, he shall make a request for preparation of a preliminary estimate of construction costs for improvements. This request shall be in writing to the village clerk and shall be accompanied by a certified check in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to be receipted for by the village collector. This bond is to guarantee the expenses of preparation of the preliminary estimate by the village engineer.
B. When notified of the amount of the preliminary estimate of construction costs, the subdivider shall make a further written request to the village clerk for preparation by the village engineer of a final estimate of construction costs, working drawings and specifications to be employed in the construction and inspection of the improvements. In making this request, the subdivider shall pay over to the village collector an engineering fee equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the engineer's quoted charge to the village as based upon the practices recommended in the Manual of Professional Practice for Civil Engineers published by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
C. Upon payment of the engineering fee, the one hundred dollar ($100.00) bond shall be refunded. The one hundred dollar ($100.00) bond shall be forfeited if the engineering fee is not paid within twelve (12) months after notification of the amount of the preliminary estimate of construction costs and a new bond shall be posted with a new request for preliminary estimate. There shall be no refund of the engineering fee if the project is abandoned or if approval of the final plat is denied. Any revision of working drawings, for whatever reason, shall be subject to an additional engineering fee, paid in advance, in an amount quoted by the engineer.
D. If the subdivider elects to have working drawings, specifications and cost estimates for improvements prepared by an engineer retained by himself, he shall apply in writing to the village engineer making a request that such drawings, specifications and estimates be checked by the village engineer. The application shall be accompanied by two (2) sets of construction prints, specifications and estimates. The village engineer shall inform the subdivider of the amount of the charge for this service and the charge shall be based upon practices recommended by the Manual of Professional Practice for Civil Engineers. Checking shall proceed after the subdivider has paid over this fee to the village collector. Additional fees shall be paid for rechecking of drawings, specifications and estimates arising from revisions made by or required of the subdivider. There shall be no refund of engineering fees if the project is abandoned for any reason whatsoever.
E. The engineering fee is intended to include preparation or checking of preliminary and final cost estimates, working drawings, specifications and staking but it is not intended to include inspection.
F. Before grading or construction of improvements is started, the subdivider or his contractor shall post with the village collector a cash inspection bond in an amount agreed upon between the village engineer and the subdivider or contractor as being sufficient to provide for inspection charges at the current per diem rates. From this bond shall be deducted each day the inspection expense incurred by the village at the rates set forth below. Any excess of the bond over total inspection charges will be refunded to the depositor and any overdraft on the bond shall be provided for immediately by the contractor to insure continuity of inspection.
G. It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider or contractor to notify the village engineer in advance as to the dates that construction work will commence and complete for purposes of determining the number of days of inspection charge. In the event of dispute, only notification in writing shall be considered as proof of notice.
H. Per diem inspection rates shall be equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the engineer's quoted charge to the village. If inspection is performed by an inspector on the village payroll, the charge shall be one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the regular salary paid to the inspector computed to an hourly basis. There shall be not less than a four (4) hour charge for time spent in any one day. For time spent outside of the regular working hours of the inspector, the hourly charge shall be two hundred fifty percent (250%) of the regular salary paid to the inspector computed to an hourly basis. (1970 Code §35.78)
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| 1 | 1. See section 6-1-8 of this title. |