A performance bond is posted by the subdivider
to guarantee to the municipality that he will faithfully construct
or cause to be constructed the required public improvements and utilities
which were an integral part of his approved final plat; further, that
the construction will be completed within a reasonable period of time.
A.
A performance bond estimate, Form A-103, will be prepared by the Municipal Engineer or other delegated municipal officer (see § 207-9D).
B.
The Planning Board will pass a resolution either approving
or adjusting the performance bond estimate and will provide four copies
signed by the Chairman for the use of the subdivider in obtaining
and posting a bond.
C.
The subdivider shall present his performance bond
executed on the standard performance bond, Form A-105, three copies,
with signed copies of the performance bond estimate attached, to the
Municipal Attorney at least one week prior to any meeting of the local
governing body, for approval as to form and sufficiency by the local
governing body at such meeting.
D.
The Municipal Attorney shall notify the Municipal
Clerk prior to the meeting of the local governing body that the performance
bond can be added to the agenda.
E.
The local governing body shall approve or disapprove
the performance bond as presented by the Municipal Attorney. If the
performance bond is approved, one copy will be forwarded to the Municipal
Clerk for his records. The Municipal Clerk shall send official notice
to the Chairman of the Planning Board indicating the approval of the
local governing body.
F.
After completing the construction of the public improvements
covered by the performance bond, and prior to the termination of the
bond period, the subdivider shall prepare a set of the approved public
improvement and utility plans and profiles (litho prints on vellum),
amended to indicate "as constructed" information, and shall apply
to the Municipal Engineer or other delegated municipal officer for
a final inspection of work. The Municipal Engineer or other delegated
municipal officer shall also report on the desirability of the municipality
accepting the cession of streets and offers of cession of other lands
designated for public use.
G.
The Planning Board shall by resolution release or
declare in default each performance bond. The Planning Board can act
to extend the term of the bond in appropriate cases where such action
would not be contrary to the intent of this regulation.
