Persons proposing subdivisions and site plans requiring a main extension for sewer or water service shall prepare applications described in this article with the necessary supporting documents. The policy of the Department is to permit extensions only when paid for and installed by the applicant. No facilities for collection, treatment, or disposal of sewerage or for the distribution of water within the "district" of the Department (which corresponds with the boundaries of the Borough) shall be constructed unless the Superintendent shall give his consent and the Department Engineer shall approve plans and specifications therefor.
A.
Connection fees.
(1)
It is the policy of the Department to charge connection fees for connection to its water and sewer systems in accordance with the Rate Schedule. A credit towards the connection fee may be considered by the Department for user-installed water supply and storage, water distribution in excess of user's needs and for sewer collection in excess of user's needs.
(2)
Connection fees at prevailing rates shall be payable within 30 days of approval of Form C by the Department. If payment is not received within this time period, the connection fee shall be at the prevailing rate at the time of receipt of the check.
(3)
At the option of the Department, ownership of any main extensions or other facilities installed under the provisions of this section shall be transferred to the Department as hereinafter described.
(4)
During construction but before final acceptance, the Department shall have the right to use any completed portion of the system without waiving its right to further inspection or testing or to order correction of any defects.
(5)
These general provisions are subject to any contractual obligations existing at the time of their adoption.
B.
General requirements. All residential subdivisions, residential structures and nonresidential developments and structures, including but not limited to schools, commercial buildings and industrial buildings, will be required to install a sanitary sewer system and water distribution system to be connected with the nearest existing sanitary sewer and existing water main in the Borough.
A.
A sequence of applications for sewer/water extensions are required for the Department's determination of needs, availability of service, effect of proposed extension and inspection of installed extension. Application forms are available from the Department. Chart 1 outlines the contents of this section and describes the sequence of applications, forms, supporting data, fees and Department action that results in acceptable main extensions for sewer and water.[1] No application will be considered unless a professional engineer registered in the State of New Jersey is in charge of the planning and design of the proposed sewerage and water distribution facilities and affixes his seal and signature thereto. Each application shall be submitted in duplicate with the designated fee to the Department not less than 15 days prior to the Department meeting at which action on the application is desired.
[1]
Editor's Note: Chart 1, Summary of Application Forms, is included at the end of this chapter.
B.
Applications shall be signed by the owner or owners or by a proper official of the company or, if signed by an authorized agent, a certified copy of authorization of the company shall be attached to the application.
C.
All fees accompanying applications shall be certified check or other draft, at the option of the Department. Escrow fees are for professional reviews and inspections. These fees will be paid at each level of application submission. Outstanding balances will be refunded after all obligations have been met by the Department at the time of total project completion, and legal acceptance by resolution or at the time of rejection. Before proceeding to the next level of application, it may be necessary to satisfy any outstanding deficit at the preceding application level.
D.
The applications' approval duration shall be in accordance with NJ Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D).
A.
Purpose of application. An application describing the proposed project of development will be submitted to the Department with supporting data to determine the economic and technical feasibility of extending sewer/water service. The Department may defer or waive certain parts of this supporting data at its discretion where the cost of data preparation is not commensurate with the development, planning and approvals.
B.
Forms and supporting data. Form A: Application for report on feasibility of public sewer and water, recommendations and conditions. In addition to preparation and submission of the application, the applicant shall furnish a general location plan showing streams, streets, blocks, lots and Tax Map numbers, copy of application submitted to the Planning Board, if required, location of any existing water distribution and/or sanitary systems in the area, proposed system outline and route of construction and estimated volume of flow.
C.
Fee. Refer to application.
D.
Action by Department. The Superintendent and the Water and Sewer Department's Engineer shall analyze the submitted application and supporting data and report to the applicant the Department's recommendations.
(1)
Subdivisions and site plans.
(a)
On all subdivisions and site plans, the Department shall issue Form A, Report on feasibility, to the applicant for his submittal to the Planning Board for their classification of sketch plat or conceptual plans for his project.
(b)
If the project is shown to be feasible, the applicant shall also receive a letter of recommendations and conditions from the Department along with Form B or Form B-1, Application for preliminary approval of plans for public sewer and/or water, for the applicant's submittal.
(c)
If the Department determines that the proposed subdivision or development is too remote for extending sewer and/or water service, or contains three or less building sites or there are other circumstances peculiar to this application, the Department may do the following:
A.
Purpose of application. An application and supporting data specifying the engineering details of the proposed project will be analyzed for compliance with Department Engineering Standards and Master Plans including provisions for orderly growth.
B.
Forms and supporting data.
C.
Fee.
(1)
Form B fee. Major Subdivision: PUD, townhouses, condominiums, apartments:
(a)
The application fee shall be as shown on the application.
(b)
Review fee: $7.50 per domestic consumer unit for the first 100 units; additionally, $5 per domestic consumer unit for the next 100 units (101 to 200), additional $3.50 per domestic consumer unit for all in excess of 200 units. Separate fees calculated in this manner shall be paid for sewer and for water. Minimum amount to be placed in escrow fund necessary to initiate professional review of combined sewer and water systems will be $1,500.
(c)
In the event that the costs of review shall be more than deposited, the applicant shall pay the additional cost prior to preliminary approval by the Department.
(2)
Form B-1 fee: Site plan for commercial and industrial sites.
(a)
The application fee shall be as shown on the application.
(b)
Review fee: A review fee of $500 shall be deposited for the first 5,000 square feet or any portion thereof and $200 for each additional 5,000 square feet or any portion thereof and $200 for each additional 5,000 square feet or part thereof of commercial or industrial areas.
(c)
In the event that the costs of review shall be more than deposited, the applicant shall pay the additional cost prior to preliminary approval by the Department.
(d)
Separate fees calculated in this manner shall be paid for sewer and for water.
D.
Action by Department.
(1)
The application and supporting data will be reviewed by the Department to determine compliance with the Department's comprehensive water and sewer distribution plan, these Rules and Regulations and supplements thereto, applicable statutes and projected growth patterns.
(2)
A final condition of approval of this application shall be a mutual agreement between the applicant and the Department regarding the terms and conditions for providing sewer and water service. Any agreement at this stage would be conditioned upon the necessary endorsement from the GCUA and receipt of the approved permit from the NJDEP, if required. A major element of this agreement shall include the legal description for all easements to be dedicated to the Department as well as proof of executed easement agreements for water and sewer facilities that traverse land not owned by the applicant. Both easement legal descriptions and easement agreements shall include any restrictions prohibiting installation of fencing, shrubbery, and other landscaping on any easements to be turned over to the Glassboro Water and Sewer Department.
(3)
When the Department has approved the plans, it will adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of plans to the GCUA and NJDEP for county and state sewer and/or water permit(s).
(4)
Upon notification by the Department that approval has been given to the proposed project and necessary sewer and/or water permits have been received from the GCUA and NJDEP, the applicant may file an application or a series of applications for construction approval (see § 11-5). Filing must occur within a period not to exceed two years from date of approval by Department or from date of receipt of NJDEP permits that may be required, whichever is the later date. This may be subject to waiver by Department if such waiver is within the jurisdiction of the Department.
A.
Purpose of application. Following approval for a period not to exceed two years, the applicant may apply for construction approval. This application may be submitted as a sequence of applications as each segment of the total approved project is scheduled for construction. This application provides a control on the extent and schedule of planned sewer and water facilities installation and establishes a schedule for Department inspection of completed installations.
B.
Forms and supporting data.
(1)
Form C: Application for construction of public sewer and water system.
(a)
Where the plans of final sections which are being submitted for authorization to construct are identical to those approved by the Department and the NJDEP, two sets of sewer and water utility plans need accompany submittal. The project's professional engineer shall sign, seal and certify a letter attesting the accuracy of plans relative to the Form B approved plans.
(b)
Where the plans for final section which are being submitted for authorization to construct are not identical to those approved (Form B or B-1) by Department and NJDEP, the applicant shall submit two sets of revised plans and related data, including but not limited to a revised engineer report and updated estimate of construction costs.
(c)
Upon approval by the Department Engineer, the project's professional engineer shall submit four sets of plans along with a request from the applicant to establish a performance bond amount to be approved by the Borough Council. If the plans are revised after that date of approval, the project's professional engineer shall submit a letter explaining in detail each revision with basis and justification for each revision. There will be four copies of this letter, each with the original signature and seal of the professional engineer. Three sets of this letter and plans must accompany the Department's application to GCUA and NJDEP for operating permit.
(2)
Other data.
(a)
In addition, the applicant shall submit all data required by the current Rules and Regulations of the Gloucester County Utilities Department and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The applicant shall obtain permits for all utility crossings of streams, waterways or encroachments from the NJDEP. Permits to construct sewers, water mains and/or related structures within the public right-of-way of state, county or municipal roads or highways and all railroads, or any other related permits must be secured by and paid by the applicant.
(b)
The applicant must inform and secure any necessary clearance and/or approval from any public utilities involved. Proof of such notice and/or approvals shall be filed with the Department.
(3)
Performance bond or surety documents.
(a)
A performance bond or surety documents, satisfactory in form to the Department, shall be submitted to the Department prior to Department approval of the application. The Bond or Letter of Credit shall be in the amount of 120% of the total estimated construction costs, as verified by the Department (Typ.), for that final section or sections covered by the application. This bond or letter of credit shall guarantee complete construction within the time period specified by the Department and shall further guarantee that said construction shall be in accordance with the final plans and specifications approved by the Department, the GCUA and by the NJDEP. The bond or letter of credit shall have an automatic renewal 30 days prior to expiration of the aforementioned time table.
(b)
The bond or surety documents shall remain in effect until the sanitary sewer collection system and related appurtenances and/or the water distribution system and related appurtenances are installed, tested and protected by an adequate layer of flexible bituminous paving or approved equal. At that time, and subject to the recommendation and approval of the Department Engineer, the bond or surety documents may then be reduced to 50% of the original amount bonded.
(c)
The bond or surety document may be further reduced to 30% of the original amount bonded upon the completion, submission and approval of:
[1]
List of tax lot and blocks cross-indexed with street addresses.
[2]
Operating permit must be received from the NJDEP.
[3]
Legal descriptions of all easements must be reviewed and approved. The document(s) must be filed with the county and a receipt given to the Department.
[4]
Easement agreement documents prepared by developer's attorney based on approved legal descriptions, reviewed and approved by the solicitor and Department Engineer.
[5]
All easement agreements must be recorded with the county and four recorded copies provided.
[6]
If required, all access roads must be constructed at the easement locations as per the approved plans.
[7]
Where plans of final sections are not identical to those approved by the Department and the NJDEP, revised plans (four sets) and a letter, signed and sealed (four copies), from the professional engineer explaining each revision with the basis and justification for each revision must be received by the Department.
[8]
As-built plans must be submitted on twenty-four-inch-by-thirty-six-inch plans, signed by a New Jersey licensed surveyor or engineer and acceptable to the Department. See § 11-6B(2).
(d)
Upon legal acceptance of the system by the Department, the balance of the performance bond or surety documents will be released upon receipt of a two-year maintenance bond equal to 15% of the original performance bond.
(e)
The developer shall continue to be completely responsible for this section of the system until it is legally accepted by Department resolution. A section is typically legally accepted after the completion of the final road surfacing when the sewer and water systems receive final inspection and approval from the Department Engineer.
C.
Fee.
(1)
Filing fee. The filing fee shall be as shown on the application.
(2)
Review fee. Inspection and review fee of 5% of the total water and sewer bonding cost as verified by the Department Engineer and approved by the Department shall be filed with the Department in escrow funds to cover all costs related to review, inspection and professional services required throughout construction period and continuing until legal acceptance by the Department by the adoption of resolution (minimum amount is $1,500). All necessary and required fees except connection fees must be paid prior to the Department reviewing and/or approving the Application for Construction Approval. (See § 11-1A, Connection fees.)
(3)
Connection fees and charges as required by the Department from the applicant and/or developer shall be paid upon the application for sewer and/or water permits. (See Rate Schedule.)
D.
Action by Department. Upon approval of the application, the Department shall grant approval of construction for the project to the extent requested.
A.
Purpose of application.
(1)
Upon satisfactory completion of construction, inspection and testing, the applicant shall request the Department to accept the installed system.
(2)
Ownership, maintenance and operation of the system shall be the responsibility of the Department only after specific written acceptance by the Department of the system, whether it be in whole or in part as issued by the Department. Until this written acceptance is issued by the Department, the ownership, maintenance and operation shall remain the responsibility of the applicant.
B.
Forms and supporting data.
(1)
Form D: Title transfer, public sewer and water systems. When the Department Engineer has determined that the project is completed and ready for legal acceptance by the Department, he will submit a letter of certification that it has been built in accordance with the plans and specifications as approved by the Department. The applicant will then be notified to submit the following data:
(a)
All necessary documents approved by the Department that will permit the dedication of all necessary property and easements that are an inherent and necessary part of the completed project.
(b)
Proof of payment of all fees and charges required by the Rules and Regulations up to and including this application.
(c)
Proof of release of liens from all contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers.
(d)
Proof that all construction "as-builts" have been submitted by the contractor and accepted by the Department Engineer.
(e)
Submit a maintenance bond in the amount of 15% of the performance bond costs for a two-year time period.
(f)
If any potable water and/or sanitary sewer facilities are to be located within a roadway or right-of-way which is to be dedicated to the Borough, then all such improvements designated and approved by the Planning Board and/or Borough Council to be installed in any roadway or right-of-way shall be completed, installed, approved and accepted by the Municipal Engineer prior to any dedication of the potable water and/or sanitary sewer system facilities to the Borough. The Municipal Engineer shall submit a letter to the Borough and Water and Sewer Department to verify that the right-of-way improvements have been installed and completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
[Added 4-12-2016 by Ord. No. 16-17]
(2)
As-built plans.
(a)
As-built plans will be submitted as sealed drawings to Engineer's office and shall show all pertinent information such as, but not limited to the following: manhole-to-manhole distances, inverts and rim elevations based on USGS datum, location of USGS datum on site, lot and block numbers, sizes and type of pipe material, location of all wyes, tees, valves, bends, sewer laterals, water services, fire hydrants and blowoffs relative to downstream manholes or valves and right-of-way lines and all certifications as detailed herein.
(b)
Preliminary as-builts will be required prior to the testing of the facilities for operation. The plans shall be sealed drawings and show manhole, sewer main and water main locations in relation to the curbline, manhole-to-manhole distances, inverts, pipe slopes, fire hydrant and blowoff locations, and valve locations. Final as-built plans may add the additional information to the preliminary as-built plans for the final document.
(3)
Action by the Department. Upon receipt of all required data from the applicant, the Department will:
(a)
Instruct the Department Engineer to prepare the final twenty-four-inch-by-thirty-six-inch as-built plan for the Department record. This will be charged against the developer's escrow account.
(b)
Adopt a resolution legally accepting the facilities.
(c)
Release the performance bond and accept the maintenance bond.
(d)
Maintain and operate the system thereafter.
A.
Purpose of application. To determine the technical and economic feasibility of extending water and/or sewer to the water and sewer system and to verify that the systems will be constructed in compliance with the Glassboro Water and Sewer Department's Rules and Regulations.
B.
Forms and supporting data.
(1)
Form E: Application for construction of public water and/or sewer system for an individual dwelling unit into an existing Glassboro water and sewer system. Application shall be accompanied by two sets of plans by a registered plumber showing the proposed line from the dwelling to the Glassboro Water and Sewer Department main. Plans must include elevation. (Fees: see application.)
C.
Action by Department.
(1)
The application and supporting data will be reviewed by the Department. If it is determined that is feasible to extend service and that the plans are in compliance with Glassboro Water and Sewer Department's Rules and Regulations, the applicant will be notified of the Department approval and the connection fee. Upon receipt of the fee, the sewer and water permits will be issued to the applicant and the Building Inspector.
(2)
If it is not feasible to extend service to the dwelling, the Department shall issue a letter stating the above to the applicant, the Board of Health and the Building Inspector.
A.
Purpose of application. This application is intended for use where measurement of water either from a fire hydrant or any nonpermanent type of metering application exists or will exist during construction of a dwelling/building.
B.
Form and supporting data.
(1)
Form F: Application for temporary metered service. Application shall be accompanied by two copies of the Tax Map or Engineering Plan depicting the property and temporary meter locations.
C.
Action by Department.
(1)
The application and supporting data will be reviewed by the Department. If it is determined that is feasible for the installation of a temporary meter and that plans are in compliance with Glassboro Water and Sewer Department's Rules and Regulations, the applicant will be notified of the Department's approval and fee. Upon receipt of the fee, permits will be issued to the applicant and the Building Inspector.
(2)
If it is not feasible to extend service to the dwelling, the Department shall issue a letter stating the above to the applicant and the Building Inspector.
[Added 5-23-2006 by Ord. No. 06-28]
The attached estimated construction costs[1] are adopted as:
A.
Estimated construction costs for sanitary sewer collection systems, revised as of April 2006.
B.
Estimated construction costs for potable water distribution systems, revised as of April 2006.
[1]
Editor's Note: The estimated construction costs are included at the end of this chapter.
