Firebaugh Municipal Code § 15-6 Construction of Off-Site Sewer Mains

[Ord. #81-5, S1]

If it becomes necessary to extend sewer mains in order to serve a new development, the cost of the main extension, hereinafter called "off-site main", will be the responsibility of the developer, however the developer will not be required to provide, at the developer's expense, a line exceeding eight inches in diameter. The city reserves the right to increase the diameter of the off-site main upon the condition the costs to the developer will not exceed the actual construction costs of the same extension if the eight inch pipe has been used.

[Ord. #81-5, S2]

The plans and specifications for the off-site main must be approved by the city engineer. The engineering costs for the preparation of plans, specifications and staking of the off-site main incurred by the developer may be included in the agreed construction costs as provided for in this section. The cost of mains within the development boundary shall not be included in the off-site main repayment agreement.

[Ord. #81-5, S3]

a. Sealed bids shall be submitted in writing for the construction of the off-site main directly to the city manager. These bids shall be opened on a predetermined date agreeable to the developer and the city, both of whom reserve the right to reject any or all bids.

b. The construction cost of the off-site main shall be determined prior to the commencement of the construction, and shall be approved by the city manager. However, the final award of the bid for construction will be by the developer and the cost of construction will be the responsibility of the developer.

c. Upon completion, the off-site main shall become the property of the city and the city shall have exclusive control of connections to the main.

[Ord. #81-5, S4]

Prior to commencement of any construction the city and developer involved shall execute an agreement providing for the equitable reimbursement to said developer of the cost of said lines in excess of those costs attributable to his development. Said agreement shall specify those differential costs and the applicable zones of benefit on adjacent property subject to reimbursement shall be made by imposing connection charges on subsequent developers within said zone of benefit based upon a pro rata formula set forth in the agreement.

[Ord. #81-6, S5]

The city shall impose, as a condition of development on said adjacent property within the established zone of benefit under said agreement, appropriate connection charges to reimburse the original developer for the excess costs as established in said agreement. All sums so charged and collected by the city shall be paid to the original developer, his successors, assigns or designee, provided that no sums collected in excess of the differential cost as established by said agreement shall be reimbursed.

[Ord. #81-6, S6]

The engineering costs, in an amount approved by the city manager, shall be included in the cost of construction as well as the cost of the city inspection which shall be paid to the city by the developer. No interest shall apply to off-site main construction costs.

[Ord. #07-07, S1]

All residences, businesses and structures in need of water or sewer service in the City of Firebaugh shall be connected to the municipal water system and sewer system. For new residences, businesses and structures, said connections shall be made before an occupancy permit can be granted by the city. For residences, businesses and other structures which are not connected to the municipal water and sewer system on the date this subsection becomes effective,[1] said connection shall be made to the water and or sewer system when the municipal water or sewer main is installed in the public or other right-of-way or easement within 100 feet of the property line. The connection to the municipal water and sewer system shall be made at the property owner's sole cost.

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Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 07-07, codified herein as subsection 15-6.7, was adopted November 19, 2007.