§ 16.04.060. Utility contractor inspection fee.

A.

A Utility Contractor who seeks to tap, connect with, or open for the purpose of repair, or for any other purpose, a public sewer, water main, or stormwater line shall pay the City a fee for an inspection of the work performed. This inspection is required regardless of whether the City or a private party will bear responsibility for maintenance of the improvements and facilities after construction has been completed. The facilities and improvements subject to inspection include all affected water and sewer pipes and appurtenances, storm drainage systems, curbs, gutters and pavement. The fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council and shall vary according to the value of the construction to be performed. The estimate of the value of the construction shall be certified by a Registered Professional Engineer, and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Public Works or his or her designee.

B.

The inspection fee, payable prior to the issuance of a permit to construct the facilities, shall be used to inspect and monitor the progress of the construction of the facilities and improvements. At the completion of the work, acceptance by the City of responsibility for maintenance of any such improvements or facilities shall be contingent upon a determination by the Director of Public Works or his or her designee that all work has been performed in accordance with City standards and specifications.

(Ord. O-37-01 § 1 (part): Ord. O-16-99 § 1 (part); prior code § 21-4.1)

(Ord. No. O-37-11 Amended, § I, 12-19-2011; Ord. No. O-14-13, § I, 6-10-2013)