Escalon Municipal Code Art. VI Main Extensions

A. Any new subdivision or development which will receive water service from the city water system shall, at the developer's expense, design, install and construct the necessary main lines, laterals, meter boxes, service connections, fire hydrants, and appurtenances in accordance with city standards. The subdivider or developer shall convey ownership thereof to the city and pay to the city connection fees for each lot or parcel to be served in the subdivision or development. The mains shall extend to the farthest limits of the subdivision or development as required by city standards or by the city engineer.

B. Where the city requires the developer to install pipelines in excess of 10 inches diameter, or water master plan pipeline elements, the difference in cost between a 10-inch-diameter pipeline and that actually installed may be returned to the developer subject to the following conditions:

1. The source of funds for amounts to be returned shall be from water system connection fees collected with the subdivision or development served by the facilities installed.

2. Calculation of the amount eligible for return will be in accordance with a schedule of over sizing reimbursements prepared by the city engineer.

3. The maximum amount returned shall not exceed the amount computed by the city engineer, less a two percent administrative fee.

4. Fees will be returned to the developer annually for the connections made in subject development during the previous year.

5. The city's obligation to make reimbursements to the developer shall terminate on the anniversary of the tenth year following the date the improvements were accepted by the city.

(Ord. 231 § 6(A), 1984; Ord. 414 § 1, 1995)