A.
Town residents may petition the Smithfield Water Supply Board to
install water service into an area within the jurisdiction of the
Board that has been determined by the Town Engineer and Smithfield
Water Supply Board Superintendent as appropriate for a waterline extension
which will comply with minimum fire flow and pressure requirements.
At least 67% of the property owners in the proposed area must sign
a formal petition requesting the Town to install the water system
and file the petition with the Board. After said petition has been
filed, the Town will prepare an estimated cost analysis of said water
project, including but not limited to the construction cost, engineering
fees, inspection fees, interest rate and an estimated annual assessment
based on the payback terms. If at least 67% of the property owners
in the proposed area agree in writing to the terms of the estimated
annual assessment, the Board shall conduct a public hearing on the
petition and shall have the final authority to approve, deny, or modify
the request.
B.
Construction of said waterline extension shall be in accordance with
all of the Smithfield Water Supply Board rules and regulations, Town
ordinances, as well as all applicable standard specifications and
details regarding the installation of public waterlines in the Town
of Smithfield.
