Chapter 13.100
UTILITY EXTENSIONS
Sections:
13.100.010 Extensions – Where to be constructed.
13.100.030 Cost to be borne by applicant.
13.100.040 Costs – Inspection deposit.
13.100.050 Connection – Testing.
13.100.060 Proof of securing of easements required.
13.100.070 Developer to obtain all permits.
13.100.080 Developer to provide insurance.
13.100.090 Performance and maintenance bonds.
13.100.100 Transfer of title to city.
13.100.110 Extension to be completed within one year.
13.100.120 City costs to be borne by developer.
13.100.130 Conformance with other ordinances.
13.100.140 Violation – Penalty.
13.100.010 Extensions – Where to be constructed.
All extensions to the existing sanitary sewers, storm sewers and water mains of the city shall be constructed only upon public streets or alleys of the city or upon public streets over which the city has recorded easements for such utility lines. (Ord. 278 § 1, 1973)
13.100.020 Approval of plans.
Proposed extensions of utility lines shall be constructed and installed in accordance with plans prepared by a licensed civil or sanitary engineer and such plans must be approved by the city’s engineer. All such extensions must be installed across the property being served in accordance with the requirements of the city engineer; provided, however, the city council may waive this requirement where the utility involved can never, under any circumstances, be extended beyond the property being served.
Construction and all other matters shall be approved by the city prior to construction. (Ord. 278 § 2, 1973)
13.100.030 Cost to be borne by applicant.
The actual cost of construction of extensions and appurtenances, including fire hydrants, manholes and valves shall be borne by the persons requesting the extensions. (Ord. 278 § 3, 1973)
13.100.040 Costs – Inspection deposit.
A. Persons obtaining extensions of the city sanitary sewers, storm sewers or water mains shall pay the city’s engineering costs incurred in reviewing the plans, consultations concerning the city’s requirements, inspection of the work and administration of the extension of the utility system. An inspection and engineering fee deposit shall be paid to the city at the time application for the extension is made. The deposit shall be in an amount equal to $0.10 per lineal foot of each utility under consideration as shown in the construction plans with a minimum deposit of $50.00 for each application.
B. Before the city will accept the completed extension, the applicant shall pay all of the city’s engineering costs that exceed the engineering and inspection fee deposit and if the city’s actual engineering and inspection expenses are less than the deposit the difference shall be refunded to the applicant. (Ord. 278 § 4, 1973)
13.100.050 Connection – Testing.
All connections to the existing system and all testing of the lines shall be made in the presence of the city’s engineer and/or his authorized representative. (Ord. 278 § 5, 1973)
13.100.060 Proof of securing of easements required.
Proof that the applicant has secured any required easements shall be delivered to the city prior to commencing construction. (Ord. 278 § 6, 1973)
13.100.070 Developer to obtain all permits.
The developer shall obtain all necessary permits and approvals from any governmental agencies concerned and provide the city with a copy of all permits. (Ord. 278 § 7, 1973)
13.100.080 Developer to provide insurance.
The developer agrees to provide liability and property damage insurance in the amounts determined by the city and to provide the city with written evidence of the insurance and its continuation and naming the city as an insured. (Ord. 278 § 8, 1973)
13.100.090 Performance and maintenance bonds.
A. The applicant must furnish to the city a performance bond that complies with Chapter 3.78 SMC on that portion of the extension constructed on streets, alleys or dedicated easements in an amount not less than 125 percent of the final estimate of cost of the improvement as estimated by the public works director, city engineer, or designee before construction. The performance bond must:
1. Guarantee satisfactory construction of the extension on public rights-of-way;
2. Benefit all persons furnishing labor and materials claiming under the Public Work Lien Statutes or the Mechanic’s and Materialman’s Lien Statutes of the state.
B. The applicant must also furnish a warranty and maintenance bond that complies with Chapter 3.78 SMC in the amount of 15 percent of the estimated value of the improvements, as determined by the city engineer or public works director before acceptance of the extension, guaranteeing all materials, equipment and labor for a period of two years from acceptance of the work by the city. (Ord. 2021-021 § 1 (Exh. B); Ord. 278 § 9, 1973)
13.100.100 Transfer of title to city.
Upon completion of the construction and upon its approval, prior to the acceptance thereof by the city council, title to the system shall be transferred to the city in a form approved or furnished by the city, together with a certified statement as to the total construction cost, unit prices, and a list of all materials and manufacturers thereof as installed in the construction, as-built drawings and thereafter such extension shall be subject to the sole control, use and operation of the city. The system shall not be used for any purpose until accepted by the city. (Ord. 278 § 10, 1973)
13.100.110 Extension to be completed within one year.
The extension shall be complete and accepted within one year of the date of application. If the extension is not completed and accepted within one year from the date of application, then the applicant’s rights shall cease and he shall make new or amended application and pay the additional administrative, legal, engineering and inspection costs involved, all as determined by the city council. (Ord. 278 § 11, 1973)
13.100.120 City costs to be borne by developer.
Any costs reasonably incurred by the city for legal services, accounting services and other services incident to the receipt, study and approval or rejection of this application shall be borne by the developer, and the developer agrees to pay such costs within 30 days of billing by the city. If legal proceedings are instituted to enforce any provision of this agreement, the applicant will pay a reasonable attorney’s fee to the city. (Ord. 278 § 12, 1973)
13.100.130 Conformance with other ordinances.
All extensions of utilities shall be in compliance with all ordinances of the city including ordinances hereafter adopted relating to utility rates, assessments and connection charges. (Ord. 278 § 13, 1973)
13.100.140 Violation – Penalty.
Violations of this chapter are subject to the penalties and provisions as set forth in Chapter 1.13 SMC – Code Enforcement. (Ord. 2019-013 (Exh. B); Ord. 278 § 15, 1973)