San Bernardino Municipal Code Ch. 12.93 City Participation in Sidewalk/Curb Repair and Sewer Connection Costs

(A) Notwithstanding other provisions of this code, the California Streets and Highways Code or any other provision of law, the city, at its discretion, may contribute up to 100% of the costs to be paid by the property owner for repair or installation of sidewalk, curb, gutter, paved parkway improvements, infilling of curb depressions or driveway approaches excluding improvements projects constructed under Chapter 12.92. The Public Services Director shall determine when to contribute up to 100% based on the cost of the repair, the ability of the property owner to pay and the cooperation exhibited by the property owner; provided that the property owner executes and delivers to the Public Services Director a waiver and release in a form approved by the City Attorney, or his or her designee. Such determination shall be subject to appeal to the Mayor and City Council pursuant to Chapter 2.64.

(B) Notwithstanding other provisions of this code, the California Streets and Highways Code or any other provision of law, the city, at its discretion, may waive 50% of the installation costs to be paid by the property owner for connection of the sewer line from the lateral to the property line for an existing owner-occupied single-family residence when installed by the Public Services Department. The Public Services Director shall determine when to waive the 50% based on the cost of the installation, the ability of the property owner to pay and the length of time the owners of the property have paid a monthly sewer service charge; provided that the property owner executes and delivers to the Public Services Director a waiver and release in a form approved by the City Attorney, or his or her designee. Such determination shall be subject to appeal to the Mayor and City Council pursuant to Chapter 2.64.

(Ord. MC-737, passed 7-16-1990; Ord. MC-778, passed 4-16-1991; Ord. MC-1274, passed 7-22-2008)

The Director of Public Services may promulgate written procedures, regulations, guidelines and fees pertaining to the implementation of this chapter. Such procedures, regulations, guidelines and fees shall not become effective until approved by resolution by the Mayor and City Council.

(Ord. MC-737, passed 7-16-1990)