The applicant shall provide a financial guarantee to Susquehanna
Township for the timely installation and proper construction of all
stormwater management controls as required by the approved SWM Site
Plan and this Chapter, equal to 110% of the full construction cost
of the required controls in accordance with the Municipalities Planning
Code.
Provide a certification of completion from an engineer, architect,
surveyor or other qualified professional, verifying that all permanent
facilities have been constructed according to the SWM Site Plan and
Report and approved revisions thereto.
Request a final inspection from Susquehanna Township to certify compliance
with this Chapter, after receipt of the certification of completion
and record drawings by Susquehanna Township.
The SWM Site Plan and Report for the project site shall describe
the future operation and maintenance responsibilities. The operation
and maintenance description shall outline required routine maintenance
actions and schedules necessary to ensure proper operation of the
stormwater control facilities.
The SWM Site Plan and Report for the project site shall establish
responsibilities for the continuing operation and maintenance of all
proposed stormwater control facilities, consistent with the following
principals:
If a development consists of structures or lots that are to be separately
owned and in which streets, sewers, and other public improvements
are to be dedicated to Susquehanna Township, stormwater control facilities/BMPs
may also be dedicated to and maintained by Susquehanna Township.
If a development site is to be maintained in a single ownership or
if streets, sewers, and other public improvements are to be privately
owned and maintained, then the ownership and maintenance of stormwater
control facilities/BMPs shall be the responsibility of the owner or
private management entity.
Facilities, areas, or structures used as stormwater BMPs shall be
enumerated as permanent real estate appurtenances and recorded as
deed restrictions or easements that run with the land.
Susquehanna Township, upon recommendation of the Municipal Engineer,
shall make the final determination on the continuing maintenance responsibilities
prior to final approval of the SWM Site Plan and Report. Susquehanna
Township may require a dedication of such facilities as part of the
requirements for approval of the SWM Site Plan. Such a requirement
is not an indication that Susquehanna Township will accept the facilities.
Susquehanna Township reserves the right to accept or reject the ownership
and operating responsibility for any portion of the stormwater management
controls.
If Susquehanna Township accepts ownership of stormwater BMPs, Susquehanna
Township may, at its discretion, require a fee from the applicant
to Susquehanna Township to offset the future cost of inspections,
operations, and maintenance.
It shall be unlawful to alter or remove any permanent stormwater
BMP required by an approved SWM Site Plan, or to allow the property
to remain in a condition, which does not conform to an approved SWM
Site Plan, unless Susquehanna Township grants an exception in writing.
Prior to final approval of the SWM Site Plan and Report, the applicant
shall sign the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement (Appendix
A)[1] covering all stormwater control facilities that are to
be privately owned. The Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement
shall be recorded with the SWM Site Plan and made a part hereto.
Other items may be included in the Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
Agreement where determined necessary to guarantee the satisfactory
operation and maintenance of all BMP facilities. The Operation and
Maintenance (O&M) Agreement shall be subject to the review and
approval of Susquehanna Township and the Municipal Solicitor.
The owner is responsible for operation and maintenance of the stormwater
BMPs. If the owner fails to adhere to the Operation and Maintenance
(O&M) Agreement, Susquehanna Township may perform the services
required and charge the owner appropriate fees. Nonpayment of fees
may result in a lien against the property.