Municipal ownership. Where Hatfield Township has accepted offer of
dedication of the permanent stormwater management facilities, Hatfield
Township shall be responsible for maintenance. Municipal ownership
notwithstanding, the applicant is required to prepare a stormwater
management plan including a maintenance component, as defined above.
Upon approval of the stormwater management facilities by Hatfield
Township, the applicant shall provide a financial security, in a form
approved by Hatfield Township Solicitor for maintenance guarantees,
as follows:
(a)
Long-term maintenance bond. The long-term maintenance bond shall
be in an amount and for a time period as determined by Hatfield Township.
The estimated annual maintenance cost for the facilities shall be
based on a reasonable fee schedule provided by the Township Engineer
and adopted by Hatfield Commissioner.
(b)
Documentation. The terms of the maintenance guarantees shall
be documented as part of the stormwater management plan and the maintenance
plan.