§ 58-159. Connection fees.

(a)

The applicant for sewer service connection shall engage a utility contractor approved by the town to install all facilities necessary for the sewer service connection. All cost and expense incident to the installation of such facilities shall be borne by the applicant. The cost and expense of inspecting the tap and installation shall be paid through an inspection fee levied by the town.

(b)

The town will not install sewer service connections unless the POTW director determines that:

(1)

Such action is necessary to protect the public health or safety; or

(2)

The requirement for engaging a utility contractor will result in an unnecessary hardship to the applicant due to conditions peculiar to the property to be served, including the location of sewer lines in relation to the property.

(c)

Where the town installs the sewer service connection, the applicant for connection shall pay a connection fee levied by the town to cover all costs and expenses incurred by the town incident to the installation of service. Such costs shall include the costs of tapping the town's sewer line and installing the service.

(d)

The fees set forth in this section shall be paid upon application for connection by the owner and prior to installation of the connecting facilities. Sewer service inspection and connection fees shall be set forth in the fee schedule.

(Code 2003, § 26-161; Ord. No. 99-04, § 1(22-75), 1-20-2000)