Chapter 13.09
SIDE SEWER CONTRACTORS
Sections:
13.09.030 License – Bond required prior to issuance.
13.09.010 Definition.
A. “Side sewer” means a pipe or sewer line connecting any house, building or structure with the public sewer, whether situated in a street, alley or an easement provided therefor.
B. “Side sewer contractor” means every person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of laying side sewers or of making side sewer connections. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 1994; Ord. 246 § 2, 1971. Formerly 5.36.010).
13.09.020 License – Required.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of laying side sewers or making side sewer connections in the city without first having obtained a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 1994; Ord. 246 § 1, 1971. Formerly 5.36.020).
13.09.030 License – Bond required prior to issuance.
No side sewer contractor’s license shall be issued until the applicant has first filed with the city a bond in the sum of not less than $1,000, the form to be approved by the city attorney and with surety approved by the finance director-treasurer. Such bond shall be conditioned on the faithful conformance with the provisions of this chapter and shall be further conditioned to indemnify and save harmless the city from any and all judgments, costs or expenses arising from injuries or damage to any persons or property on account of such work, and shall be further conditioned that the permit applicant shall carry out and complete such work within the specified time and according to the terms of such permit furnished by the utility superintendent. Such bond shall be continuously in effect from the date of issue, and may be further conditioned to cover all permits issued to the applicant; provided, that such bond by its terms provides that the same shall not be canceled unless and until the utility superintendent is given written notice of such intent to cancel a minimum of 10 days before the effective date of the cancellation. Such bond shall further provide that it shall remain in full force and effect until the acceptance by the city or expiration of any warranty period, whichever is longer, of any and all work which has been commenced or is to be commenced pursuant to any permit issued prior to the effective date of cancellation. (Ord. 1797 § 1, 2012; Ord. 1751 § 1 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 1183 § 2, 1994; Ord. 246 § 3, 1971. Formerly 5.36.030).
13.09.040 License – Fee.
The license fee for a side sewer contractor’s license is payable annually and in advance as set forth in the current fee schedule.
The current fee schedule relating to this section of the Fife Municipal Code is available at Fife City Hall and at the city of Fife’s website: www.cityoffife.org. (Ord. 1783 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 1183 § 2, 1994; Ord. 246 § 4, 1971. Formerly 5.36.040).