Milpitas Municipal Code Art. III Main Sewers and Trunk Sewers

Application for permission to construct a Main Sewer or Trunk Sewer in the discharge area shall be made to City. Responsibility for the design, specifications, methods of construction, and inspection of the sanitary sewerage facilities to be installed remains with the City. Installer's proposed sewerage system must conform to the Master Plan of Sewerage System for the general area as established by the City. All main sewer and trunk sewer extensions shall be performed by employees or contractors of City. Exceptions to this rule because of special conditions may be granted by the City Council.

Prior to calling of bids, connector or installer shall deposit with City an amount equal to all connection fees due. This deposit shall be in addition to the deposits required by Subsections A and B. If, on receipt of bids, installer decides not to proceed, he shall receive back his deposit, less any expense of City.

(Ord. 208 (part), 6/17/80)

The following requirements shall be met prior to approval by City of any main sewer or trunk sewer extension project which involves credit for or reimbursement of excess cost:

A. A special study of the project shall be made by City and a report including the following items shall be prepared for consideration by the City Council.

(1) Impact on existing collection and treatment system.

(2) Impact on cost of operation.

(3) Revenue potential of the project.

(4) Special considerations as pertinent.

(Ord. 208 (part), 6/17/80)

The following requirements shall be met prior to approval by City of any main sewer or trunk sewer extension project which is to be constructed by persons other than employees or contractors of the City.

A. Installer or connector shall furnish the City a plan and profile of the streets wherein the sewers are to be made and a map showing the topography of the land to be served. Installer or connector may prepare his own plans and specifications, call for his own bids, and let his own contract, but he shall not let any such contract until after receiving written approval of plans and specifications for the work by City; nor shall he permit the work to proceed until after arrangements have been made for inspection of the work by City.

B. Installer or connector shall pay in advance all connection fees due and necessary plan checking and inspection fees and the City shall have the right to charge and the installer shall pay the standard engineering fees charged by City for such work as may be done by the City.

(Ord. 208 (part), 6/17/80)

In the event of cancellation of a project for extension of main or trunk sewers for any reason, connector or installer may apply for and the City Council may, in its discretion, grant a refund of any fees or deposits previously paid by installer. In such event, City shall deduct from such refund that amount which the City Council determines to be proper in order to recompensate the City for costs incurred by it in connection with said project.

(Ord. 208 (part), 6/17/80)