Chapter 13.16
EXTENSIONS

Sections:

13.16.010    Construction – Financing.

13.16.020    Initiation of projects.

13.16.030    Project requirements.

13.16.040    Connection charges.

13.16.050    Permits.

13.16.060    Application procedure.

13.16.065    Standards authorized.

13.16.070    Testing.

13.16.080    As-built drawings.

13.16.090    Conveyance to City.

13.16.100    Recommendation for acceptance.

13.16.010 Construction – Financing.

Owners of property who desire to have the City Water System extended to provide service to the property may have such extensions constructed by a local improvement district or by a licensed utility contractor at the owner’s expense. A number of individual owners may request the City to act in their behalf to plan and supervise construction under the method of “Cash Contribution” as an alternative to the formation of a local improvement district. Information about any of the financing methods may be obtained form the City Engineer. (Ord. 1091 § 2.01, 1971).

13.16.020 Initiation of projects.

Projects to be financed either by local improvement district or by “Cash Contributions” are initiated by the presentation of a petition. Assistance in preparation of the petition may be obtained from either the City Attorney or City Engineer. Formal initiation of a project to be constructed privately by the owner(s) consists of filing a letter of application and drawings with the City Engineer. It is recommended that the proposed project be reviewed with the Superintendent and Engineer on the basis of sketches or preliminary plats prior to the preparation of application and drawings. (Ord. 1091 § 2.01(A), 1971).

13.16.030 Project requirements.

In order to qualify for City approval, the proposed project must satisfy all requirements of this Code relating to pipe size, hydrant spacing and minimum property frontage. If the proposed extension is to serve property being platted, the project shall include construction of mains to the plat and across the full frontage of the plat, unless such mains are in existence. “Frontage of the plat” includes frontage of small tracts lying between a portion of the plat and such roads or streets, commonly identified as “exceptions.” (Ord. 1091 § 2.01(B), 1971).

13.16.040 Connection charges.

Prior to commencing construction, the owner shall pay to the City the amount of connection charges for the frontage of the plat on existing mains, less any waivers recommended by the Engineer and granted by the City Council. (Ord. 1091 § 2.01(C), 1971).

13.16.050 Permits.

The Engineer will obtain the necessary permits for water mains to be laid in State, County, or railroad rights-of-way. (Ord. 1091 § 2.01(D), 1971).

13.16.060 Application procedure.

A. Generally. The owner requesting permission to extend the system shall complete a standard “Application for Water” in triplicate, indicating frontages which are to be subject to a recovery contract and frontages for which a waiver of connection charges is requested.

B. Drawings. Each application shall be accompanied by 3 prints of a drawing showing the location and details of the proposed improvements. It is recommended that all drawings conform to the requirements for as-built drawings, as stated in IMC 13.16.080.

C. Variances. The applicant may, by letter accompanying the application, request a variance from the Code’s requirements.

D. Submittal. Application, drawings and request for variance shall be submitted to the Engineer and the Superintendent for their review.

E. Plan Check. Plans shall be checked by the Engineer. He shall determine whether the plan is adequate and conforms to the Comprehensive Plan for the City Water System.

F. Corrections. Any corrections or additions deemed necessary by the Engineer will be shown on the plan and 1 copy, and the application will be returned to the applicant. Three (3) copies of the corrected original shall be submitted along with the original application. The amount of any affected recovery contract and City connection charges will also be indicated on the approved copy of the drawing together with any recommended waivers. (Ord. 1091 § 2.01(E), 1971).

13.16.065 Standards authorized.

The Director of Public Works is authorized to establish standards for the construction of water, storm sewer and sanitary sewer extensions. The Director of Public Works is authorized to amend these standards from time to time. These standards shall be consistent with the standard specifications for municipal construction adopted by the City. A copy of these standards and all revisions shall be maintained in the City Clerk’s office for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 1784 § 1, 1988).

13.16.070 Testing.

Upon completion of the construction, the improvement shall be inspected by the City Engineer or Superintendent and tested in accordance with the A.P.W.A. Specifications. Responsibility for providing line and grade and measuring for the as-built drawings shall rest upon the owner’s engineer. (Ord. 1091 § 2.01(F), 1971).

13.16.080 As-built drawings.

As-built drawings of the completed installation shall be submitted to the Engineer for his approval before the improvement is presented to the City Council for acceptance as a part of the City Water System. These as-built drawings shall be drawn using materials satisfactory to the City Engineer. India ink or dense graphite pencil lines on tracing linen or film 36 inches by 24 inches in size is preferred. Scale shall be 1 inch equals 50 feet. They must show lot, street/alley and easement dimensions. They must also show the location of all mains, valves, hydrants, etc., giving pertinent information on each. (Ord. 1091 § 2.01(G), 1971).

13.16.090 Conveyance to City.

Upon completion of the improvement and as-built drawings, the title to the improvement shall be conveyed to the City by the owner, together with an affidavit that there are no unsatisfied liens, unpaid bills, or claims of any kind on any of the materials used in its construction. (Ord. 1091 § 2.01(H), 1971).

13.16.100 Recommendation for acceptance.

When all the stipulations and requirements as set forth in this chapter have been fulfilled, the Engineer shall recommend to the City Council that the title to the improvement along with all franchises, permits and easements be accepted. (Ord. 1091 § 2.01(I), 1971).