Prior to acceptance of streets and city utilities by the city, and other utilities by other agencies, the streets and utilities shall be inspected for the following, at a minimum:
A. 
Streets shall be inspected for:
1. 
Compliance with approved construction documents.
2. 
Width.
3. 
Drainage.
4. 
Surface finish.
5. 
ADA access.
6. 
Striping and signage.
7. 
Subgrade, curb and gutter, and initial lifts of asphalt must be in (all but the top lift) prior to seeking bond. Bond is intended for minor adjustments only.
B. 
Storm drain shall be inspected for:
1. 
Compliance with approved construction documents.
2. 
Sight lines.
3. 
At a minimum, the major trunk line, manholes, and catch basins must be in and approved prior to seeking bond. Bond is intended for minor adjustments only.
C. 
Sanitary sewer shall be inspected for:
1. 
Compliance with approved construction documents.
2. 
Sight lines.
3. 
Hydrostatic or air test.
4. 
Mandrel test.
5. 
The major trunk line, lateral lines and manholes must be in and TV'd and accepted or with only minor adjustments remaining prior to seeking bond. Bond is intended for minor adjustments only.
D. 
Potable water, fire flow water and fire hydrants shall be inspected for:
1. 
Compliance with approved construction documents.
2. 
Pressure test.
3. 
Chlorination and bacteria test.
4. 
Operation of all valves and hydrants.
5. 
The water main, fire hydrants and all valves must be in and approved prior to seeking bond. Bond is for minor adjustments only.
E. 
Tentative plan development conditions shall be inspected and approved by the public works director.
F. 
Inspections of telephone lines, cable TV, power lines, gas lines, irrigation facilities and other facilities shall be inspected by an agency determined to be responsible by the public works director.
(Ord. 11-373-O § 8-7:5.410)
A. 
Purpose. The ability to provide security in lieu of immediate installation serves as the guarantee that work will be completed and provides the funding for the city if the applicant fails to complete the requirements. The standards for security protect the public.
B. 
General Provisions. Security shall be accepted for the following:
1. 
Final plat approval of a subdivision.
2. 
Street improvements.
3. 
Public water lines.
4. 
Public sewer lines.
5. 
Public sidewalks.
6. 
Required site improvements.
7. 
Landscaping.
(Ord. 11-373-O § 8-7:5.421)
Security may be deposited in lieu of the final installation and final acceptance for street and other public and private improvements if all of the following criteria are met:
A. 
The applicant and all other persons with an interest in the property have met all of the following criteria:
1. 
They have no outstanding conditions for any other pending project more than 120 days old.
2. 
They have not forfeited the security and required the city to complete a project within the last five years.
3. 
They have not been in violation of any provision of this title or other city ordinances within the last five years.
4. 
They have not cleared significant-sized trees or graded a proposed subdivision prior to the issuance of a development permit or grading permit or cleared or graded in violation of that subdivision approval.
B. 
"Persons with an interest in the property" of subsection (A) of this section shall not include those persons with all of the following characteristics: those having only a security interest in the property, those who do not have any right to direct or control any aspect of the day to day operations related to the development of the property, and those who have not previously maintained any ownership interest in the property except as a security interest.
C. 
All permits, engineering and other fees which are due and payable by the applicant for the current and all other projects have been paid.
D. 
The city is provided with a completion contract signed by a licensed and bonded developer which authorizes the city to complete installation of public improvements as shown in the construction documents approved by the city. The contract shall:
1. 
Be signed with pre-qualified contractors for installation of the improvements. The contract shall include all items which have not been completed, such as:
a. 
Paving, including curb and gutter.
b. 
Sidewalks.
c. 
Any other conditions of approval that cannot be completed until the installation of a street.
d. 
Repair any damage to existing water, sewer, storm drainage system, or base rock prior to the installation of paving.
2. 
Comply with the prevailing wage laws of the state of Oregon for local government construction of a public improvement as set forth in ORS Chapter 279C.
3. 
Contain provisions allowing the city to require installation of the improvements and allowing the city to pay the contract amount from the security posted.
4. 
Authorize the city to use a contractor to install the improvements pursuant to the city's ordinary bidding process.
(Ord. 11-373-O § 8-7:5.422; Ord. 23-418-O § 102)
The security shall include the following:
A. 
Inspection fees of five percent of the completion contract amount which shall be deducted from the deposit based on an hourly rate, with the balance of any fees returned to the applicant.
B. 
Management fee of eight percent of the completion contract amount which is a flat fee paid to the city and not returned to the applicant if the city initiates the completion contract because of an applicant's failure to install all of the required improvements.
C. 
Administration fee of two percent of the completion contract amount which is a flat fee paid to the city and not returned to the applicant if the city initiates a completion contract because of an applicant's failure to install the required improvements.
D. 
Contingency for punch list items at five percent of the completion contract amount which shall be deducted from the deposit based on expenses actually incurred with the balance of any fees returned to the applicant.
(Ord. 11-373-O § 8-7:5.423)
Security must be in the form of cash, bank deposits, certificates of deposits or letters of credit satisfactory to the city.
(Ord. 11-373-O § 8-7:5.424)
A. 
Pre-Bond Conference. The developer shall discuss the extent, amount, mechanism, and contract requirements of the bond with city staff. In a pre-bond conference the developer will show in writing how he can achieve perfection of the bond per city requirements.
B. 
Bond Submittal. The developer shall submit a memo by the project general contractor verifying the original project bid plus change order costs equaling a total cost for each line item proposed for a bond. The developer shall submit a memo stating the percent of the total cost and the dollar amount needed for completion of the item. A bond, letter of credit, or bank certificate of deposit documentation shall be submitted.
C. 
Bond Review. The public works director shall compare the developer items required for completion with the city completion punch list, and verify that all items called for in the construction documents that are not included in the completion bond have in fact been completed and accepted by the city. The public works director shall review the general contractor memo stating the bid amount and the project engineer's signed memo specifying the percent completion remaining for each item. The city administrator and the city attorney shall document acceptance of the form of the security provided.
D. 
Acceptance of Security. The city administrator shall, upon completing the above steps, and finding the proposed security acceptable, accept the security in writing.
(Ord. 11-373-O § 8-7:5.425)
For those public improvements for which security has been allowed, construction of all remaining improvements not including sidewalks and tree planting if required, shall be completed within six months of the recording of the final plat. Occupancy of homes or business premises shall not be permitted until all public improvements have been installed, tested, and received final acceptance by the city, and maintenance bonding has been received and approved for streets and public utilities.
(Ord. 11-373-O § 8-7:5.426)
Security can be released upon written request of the applicant and with the demonstration of the completion and acceptance of the work by the city. The amount of the release shall be based on the estimate for the work completed. An inspection and processing fee of $100.00 will be deducted from each payment.
(Ord. 11-373-O § 8-7:5.427)
The developer of any public improvement, such as but not limited to streets (to include curb, gutter and sidewalk), water line, sanitary sewer line, storm drain line, or other required public improvement, shall be required to post a maintenance bond equivalent to 20 percent of the completed value of the work.
A. 
Pre-Bond Conference. The developer shall discuss the extent, amount, mechanism and contract requirements of the bond with city staff. In a pre-bond conference the developer will show in writing how he can achieve perfection of the bond per city requirements.
B. 
Bond Submittal. The developer shall submit a memo verifying the original project bid plus change order costs equaling a total cost for each line item proposed for a maintenance bond by the project general contractor. A bond, letter of credit, or bank certificate of deposit documentation shall be submitted in a form satisfactory to the city.
C. 
Bond Review. The public works director shall compare the items proposed for bonding with the city maintenance punch list, and verify that all items called for in the construction documents that are included in the maintenance bond have in fact been completed and accepted by the city. The city administrator and the city attorney shall document acceptance of the form of the security provided.
(Ord. 11-373-O § 8-7:5.430)
A. 
The city shall notify the developer in writing of required maintenance or repair on a bonded facility with a reasonable deadline for completion. If an emergency exists or the developer fails to perform on time, the city may do the work with their forces or by contractor at the developer's expense.
B. 
Repairs may be accomplished by:
1. 
For streets, storm drain and sanitary sewer, the developer will be responsible, using city approved contractor and methods. Work must be inspected by the city.
2. 
For potable water, fire flow water and fire hydrants, all in service water system repairs shall be performed by the city or their contractor at the developer's expense.
(Ord. 11-373-O § 8-7:5.431)