(a) The following provisions are subject to approval by Council, and developers/owners are responsible for the utility extensions that are required to serve the property to be developed. The city may, when resources and other work permit it, enter into agreements to design, construct or inspect developer/owner desired water system or sewer system extensions when the developer/owner agrees to pay all costs and submits payment in advance.
(b) The city may, when resources and other work permit it, assist in the design of minor extensions, particularly when they serve already-platted lots within the city which are in diverse ownership, subject to approval by the City Manager or his or her designee.
(c) The city may assist in the acquisition of necessary encroachments or easements when an extension conforming to city plans or studies must utilize public rights-of-way and/or the properties of other persons.
(d) The city will allow inspection of its facilities plans and, when feasible, may assist in locating existing utilities. Persons planning or designing connections to the municipal water or sewer system shall be responsible for conducting the necessary engineering investigations to determine connection feasibility, including locations, elevations and sizes. Data from working maps, plans or studies of the Utilities Department shall be regarded as official only when provided in writing by the City Manager or his or her designee.
(Ord. 98-81, passed 11-24-1998)