Amend Chapter 17, Add new Article 9 for Universal Water and Sewer Main Line Installation Construction Charges

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associated with such extension. (3) All owners ofproperty used for commercial or industrial purposes located outside the corporate limits of the City of South Bend using water main lines less than 12" diameter shall be assessed the same rate as non-city residential users, that is $28.50 per lineal foot (LF), with no maximum rate cap. Section 17.68 Sewer Main Line - Assessment of Installation Charges Inside and Outside City The sewer main line installation charge shall be assessed on a per square foot basis of property owned and applies to all property owners whether residential, commercial or industrial. However, owners of single family residential property located within the corporate limits of the City of South Bend shall be limited to a maximum charge of $3,000 per single family residential tract. The rates below are rates for user/property owners inside the City limits as follows: Step of Block Rate ($/SF) ls` 25,000 sf 0.28 next 50,000 sf 0.22 next 50,000 sf 0.14 next 50,000 sf 0.08 over 175,000 sf (4 acres) 0.04 NON-CITY USER INSTALLATION ASSESSMENT - 110% of above rates with no cap. Section 17-69 Effective Date of Charge Assessment The charges and rates fixed by this Article shall be effective at the time that connection is made from the owner's property to the City sewer and/or water main line(s). The rates set for in this Article are separate and distinct from usage rates, tap and other non-recumng charges, water and sewer service fund charges, availability fees, and other similar charges provided elsewhere under Chapter 17. Section 17-70 Owner Responsible for Connection Costs to Main Line. All costs or charges for making the physical connection from the affected property to the City-installed sewer or water main line shall be the responsibility of the owner, and these are separate and distinct from the charges set forth in this Article. The property owner shall engage a licensed plumber to make any such lateral connection from the sewer and/or water main line to the property or building. All such materials and installations shall be in compliance with Engineering Department standards and any applicable Building or Plumbing Code. Section 17-71 Party Responsible for Payment of Charge The owner of the property as determined by the record of deeds in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County shall be responsible and liable for the sewer and/or water installation construction charges required by this Article.