The purpose of this article is to establish a procedure under
which the City may accept sewage pump stations designed, planned,
and intended for City ownership, but constructed by private persons.
These pump stations permit the entry of sewage into the treatment
works from private residences. The public welfare demands that proper
maintenance of these pumping stations be provided for.
This article applies to pump stations constructed after September
23, 2021. All pump stations must conform to the City of Saco's
TDCSM.
A.
The owner of land proposed for a development which will require a
pump station may make application on forms available from the WRRD
for pump stations which are designed, planned, and intended for City
ownership.
C.
The Director shall review the application with the City Engineer
to determine, among other things, whether the pump station conforms
with standards of the industry or standards established by the City.
The Director shall review the language of the proposed deed with the
City Attorney. The Director shall provide a recommendation of acceptance
or denial to the City Administrator.
D.
After reviewing the Director's recommendation, the City Administrator
may:
(1)
Accept a conveyance of the title to the pump station upon its
completion, subject to the following conditions:
(a)
The owner shall have retained any necessary easement or right-of-way
providing the City with reasonable access to the pump station, which
shall be conveyed to the City along with title to the pump station.
(b)
The instrument of conveyance shall contain a warranty of title
to the pump station and warranties, common to the trade, for all moving
parts of the pump station, which may be made as valid assignments
of warranties from manufacturers.
(c)
Certification by both the Director and City Engineer that the
pump station has been constructed according to plan shall be provided.
(2)
Reject the application.
