Ceres Municipal Code Ch. 06 Extensions and Additions

Any person requesting water service from the City which necessitates an extension of the City's main line shall enter into an agreement with the City.

(Ord. No. 2019-1054, § 2, 12-9-2019)

At the City's sole option, the City may utilize any statutory or other procedure concerning assessment districts to finance the construction of the main line extension, metered service connections and related appurtenances.

(Ord. No. 2019-1054, § 2, 12-9-2019)

The City may require the installation of a main line larger than that necessary to adequately serve the applicant's property. When the City requires the installation of a larger main line, the City shall either:

A. Pay the difference in cost, as determined by the City, between the size necessary to serve the applicant's construction and the larger main line; or

B. Perform the installation itself, subsequent to the receipt from the applicant of a sum sufficient to cover necessary expenses, of the main line required by the applicant; or

C. Require the applicant to construct the larger line subject to reimbursement as hereinafter provided; or

D. A combination of subsections A through C of this section.

(Ord. No. 2019-1054, § 2, 12-9-2019)

When an applicant enters into an agreement with the City which requires the installation of a main line larger than that necessary to adequately serve the applicant's property, the agreement shall provide for a reimbursement to the applicant above its fair share cost, as negotiated and specified in the agreement.

(Ord. No. 2019-1054, § 2, 12-9-2019)

A. Any subdivision or development which is in the area that is to receive water service from the Ceres water system shall, at their own cost and expense, install, and construct the necessary main lines, laterals, service connections and fire hydrants. The subdivider or developer shall convey ownership thereof to the City. When development occurs, the developer shall pay to the City the water connection fees as set forth in chapter 13.070 for each lot or parcel to be served in such subdivision. Such main lines shall extend to the farthest limits of the subdivision or development as approved by the City Engineer and Department of Public Works.

B. If a well is required by the City to be installed, the City may enter into a repayment agreement with the developer or subdivider for an amount equal to the cost of the well. Said repayments shall be made from the connection fees paid to the City for connections made in the area specified in the agreement.

C. The mains, laterals, service connections, location and type of fire hydrants shall be shown and described in plans and specifications prepared in accordance with City standards and approved by the City Engineer before any construction work is started on such extension. The size of the water mains shall be as designated by the City Engineer to conform with the planned requirements as identified in the adopted water master plan for the coordination of all water service within the Ceres water system. Water mains shall be looped unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer or Public Works Director.

D. When a developer is required by the City's water master plan to install a water line larger than what is required for their development, the City Council may authorize an agreement for repayment by the City or other third party beneficiaries of the difference between the cost of the size of water line required by the development and the cost of the larger water main. Said repayment shall be in accordance with the administrative procedures of the Ceres public facility fees as provided under title 13.

(Ord. No. 2019-1054, § 2, 12-9-2019)