1. 
The developer shall notify the Borough Engineer at least 72 hours prior to beginning any installation of public improvements in an approved plan. While work is in progress, the developer shall notify the inspector at least 72 hours prior to the time that the following required progress inspections are desired:
A. 
Inspection of subgrade of streets prior to laying of base.
B. 
Inspection of base as it is being constructed and prior to final paving of streets.
C. 
Inspection of paving of streets while it is being constructed.
D. 
Inspection of installation of storm sewers and drainage facilities as they are being constructed.
[Amended 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 1031]
E. 
Inspection of all utilities street crossings within the public right-of-way.
F. 
All grading being performed under § 22-703.7 of this chapter.
2. 
The inspector shall prepare a written report of all inspections, in triplicate, on forms provided by the Borough. One copy shall be retained by the Borough, one copy shall be retained by the Borough Engineer and one copy shall be provided to the developer.
When the developer has completed the required public improvements in a plan, the developer shall notify the Borough, in writing, by certified or registered mail. Within 10 days of the receipt of such notification, the Borough Engineer shall inspect the public improvements in the plan to determine compliance with the design standards specified in Part 7 of this chapter and the Borough Public Improvements Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Public Improvements Code is on file in the office of the Borough Secretary.
Upon completion of the public improvements in a plan, as-built plans and profiles of the public improvements, as constructed, shall be filed with the Borough by the developer within 10 days of the mailing of the notice of completion.
The following procedure shall apply to the inspection and approval of all public improvements in a subdivision or land development plan:
1. 
Borough Engineer's report. The Borough Engineer shall perform a final inspection of the public improvements in the plan. Within 30 days of receiving the notice of completion, the Borough Engineer shall file a report, in writing, with Borough Council indicating approval or rejection of the improvements, either in whole or in part, and, in the case of rejection, shall provide a statement of the reasons for such rejection. The Borough Engineer shall promptly mail a copy of said report to the developer by certified or registered mail.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see AO)]
2. 
Notification of developer by Borough Council. Borough Council shall notify the developer, within 15 days of receipt of the Borough Engineer's report, in writing, by certified mail, of the action of Borough Council with relation to approval or rejection of the public improvements.
3. 
Failure of Borough to comply. If Borough Council or the Borough Engineer fails to comply with the time limitation provisions contained in this Part, all public improvements will be deemed to have been approved and the developer shall be released from all liability pursuant to the completion bond posted with the Borough.
4. 
Completion of rejected public improvements. If any portion of the public improvements shall not be approved or shall be rejected by Borough Council, the developer shall proceed to make the required corrections or additions and, upon completion, the same procedure of notification, inspection and approval as outlined in this chapter shall be followed.
5. 
Developer's rights. Nothing in this chapter, however, shall be construed to limit the developer's right to contest or question, by legal proceedings or otherwise, any determination of Borough Council or the Borough Engineer.
6. 
Release of completion bond.
A. 
Upon approval of all of the public improvements in the plan, the developer shall be released from any liability pursuant to the completion bond posted to guarantee the proper installation of those improvements.
B. 
From time to time, during the installation of the public improvements, the developer may request partial release of the completion bond in an amount necessary for payment of contractors performing the work. Any such request shall be in writing and shall be addressed to Borough Council. Borough Council shall have 45 days from the receipt of such request to allow the Borough Engineer to certify, in writing, that such portion of the installation of public improvements has been completed in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and the approved final report.
C. 
Upon such certification by the Borough Engineer, Borough Council shall authorize release of an amount as estimated by the Borough Engineer which fairly represents the value of the improvements completed. Borough Council may require retention of 10% of the estimated cost of such improvements until such time as all improvements have been installed and the completion bond is released in its entirety.
7. 
Release of common amenities bond. Approval of private improvements for which a common amenities bond has been required and final release of the common amenities bond shall only indicate compliance with the specifications shown on the approved plan. Such approval and release of the common amenities bond shall not imply approval by the Borough of the method of construction or the structural integrity of the private improvements, nor shall there be any liability associated with or responsibility for maintenance of those private improvements by the Borough. A maintenance bond shall not be required to be posted for private improvements.
1. 
Upon completion of the inspection and approval of the public improvements, the developer shall submit a request to Borough Council, in writing, to accept the dedication of the public improvements. The request for acceptance shall be submitted at least 30 days prior to the regular meeting of Borough Council and shall be accompanied by a legal description of all rights-of-way and any other land or improvements to be dedicated to the public.
2. 
If Borough Council desires to accept the public improvements as part of the Borough's public facilities, subject to the posting of the Maintenance Bond required by § 22-806 of this chapter, Borough Council shall enact an ordinance at a public meeting to accept the improvements.
3. 
No property or public improvements shown on a final plat shall be considered to have been finally accepted by the Borough until the dedication thereof has been officially accepted by adoption of an ordinance of the Borough, duly enacted and advertised in accordance with law.
1. 
When Borough Council accepts the dedication of all or some of the required public improvements in a plan, following their completion, Borough Council shall require the posting of a maintenance bond, as defined by this chapter, to secure the structural integrity of the improvements and to guarantee the proper functioning of those improvements in accordance with the design standards of Part 7, the Borough Public Improvements Code[1] and the specifications of the final plat.
[Amended 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 1031]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Public Improvements Code is on file in the office of the Borough Secretary.
2. 
The term of the maintenance bond shall be for a period of 18 months from the date of the acceptance of the public improvements by Borough Council. The amount of the maintenance bond shall be 15% of the actual cost of installation of the public improvements.
In the event that the public improvements required to be installed by provisions of this chapter are not installed in accordance with the requirements of this chapter or the approved final plat prior to the expiration of the completion bond, Borough Council shall have the power to enforce the completion bond by appropriate legal and equitable remedies provided by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If proceeds from the completion bond are insufficient to pay the cost of installing or making repairs or corrections of all the improvements guaranteed by such completion bond, Borough Council may, at its option, install part of such improvements in all or part of the subdivision or land development and may institute appropriate legal or equitable action to recover the moneys necessary to complete the remainder of the improvements. All of the proceeds, whether resulting from the completion bond or from any legal or equitable action brought against the developer, or both, shall be used solely for the installation of the improvements guaranteed by such completion bond and not for any other municipal purpose.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Section 8.8, Release of bond guaranteeing private improvements, which immediately followed this section, was deleted 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 1031.