A.
All private sewer extensions on private property to
the public sanitary sewer system not including connections to building
drains shall be properly designed by an engineer registered in the
State of Maine and shall conform to Bethel's Construction Specifications
for Installation of Sanitary Sewers and Storm Drains.
B.
Plans and specifications for private sewer extensions
which discharge or connect into the public sewer system shall be submitted
to the Selectmen at least 30 days before the meeting at which Selectmen's
approval of the extension will be requested.
[Amended 6-11-2008]
C.
The expenses incurred by the Selectmen and the Town's
consulting engineer in reviewing and approving the plans and specifications
and performing the inspection work shall be paid from an escrow deposit
made by the owner, builder, or developer to the Town at the time of
application. The amount of the deposit shall be 2% of the estimated
cost of the extension. Any funds remaining in the escrow account after
the Town has paid all of the expenses for its review and inspection
of the sewer extension shall be returned to the owner, builder or
developer. If the expenses exceed the amount of the two-percent escrow
account, the extra expenses shall be levied against the owner, builder
or developer. Failure to pay the extra expenses will result in the
disapproval of the application, and no physical connection to the
public sewer shall be made. Any unused funds will be returned to the
owner, builder or developer.
D.
The design of sewers and pump stations to be deeded
to the Town shall anticipate and allow for all possible future system
extensions or developments within the future drainage areas.
E.
The owner, builder, developer or their successor in
interest shall warranty the private sewer extension and pay for all
operations, maintenance, corrections and repair costs. None of these
costs will be borne by the Town of Bethel.
F.
Prior to the actual physical connection of the private
sewer extension to the public sewer, the owner, builder or developer
must obtain a sewer connection permit and pay the sewer system development
charge to the Town or else no physical connection to the public sewer
shall be made.
[Amended 6-11-2008]
A.
Public sewer extensions may be constructed by the
Town if, in the opinion of the Selectmen, the number of existing,
improved properties to be served by such extension warrants its cost.
The property owner(s), builder(s), or developer(s) may propose public
sewer extensions within the Town property or road right-of-way by
drafting a written petition, signed by a two-thirds majority of the
benefiting property owners, and filing it with the Selectmen. The
costs associated with such extensions shall be borne by the benefited
property owners in a manner determined by the Selectmen. In addition,
each owner connecting into the public sewer system must obtain a sewer
connection permit and pay the sewer system development charge, unless
otherwise authorized by the Selectmen.
B.
Prior to authorizing any sewer extension by the Town,
the Selectmen shall publish notice of the proposed action in a newspaper
with general circulation in the town no less than seven days prior
to the meeting at which they will take final action on the authorization
of the extension.
If the Selectmen do not elect to construct a public sewer extension under public contract, the property owner(s), builder(s) or developer(s) may construct the necessary public sewer extension, if such extension is approved by the Selectmen in accordance with the requirements of § 60-46.
A.
Prior to authorizing any public sewer extension by
the Town, the Selectmen shall publish notice of the proposed action
in a newspaper with general circulation in the town no less than seven
days prior to the meeting at which they will take final action on
the authorization of the extension.
[Amended 6-11-2008]
B.
He or they shall pay for the entire installation, including sewers, pump stations, service connections, sewer system development charges, and all expenses incidental thereto. Each building sewer installed must be installed and inspected as required under Article II of this chapter and the inspection fees shall be paid. Design of sanitary sewers shall be as specified in § 60-49.
C.
The construction of any sewer extension shall be subject
to continuous, full-time inspection by the Town or its representative.
The expenses incurred by the Selectmen and the Town's consulting engineer
in reviewing and approving the plans and specifications and performing
the inspection work shall be paid from an escrow deposit made by the
property owner, builder, or developer to the Town at the time of application
or petition. The amount of the deposit shall be 2% of the estimated
cost of the extension. Any funds remaining in the escrow account after
the Town has paid all of the expenses for its review and inspection
of the sewer extension shall be returned to the owner, builder or
developer. If the expenses exceed the amount of the two-percent escrow
account, the extra expenses shall be levied against the property owner,
builder, or developer. Failure to pay the extra expenses will result
in the disapproval of the application and no funds shall be returned
to the owner, builder, or developer.
D.
The design of sewers and pump stations to be deeded
to the Town shall anticipate and allow for all possible future system
extensions or developments within the future drainage areas.
E.
The Selectmen's decisions or the decisions of their representative shall be final in matters of quality and methods of construction. The owner, builder, developer or their successor in interest shall warranty the public sewer extension and pay for all operations, maintenance, corrections and repair costs for five years after acceptance by the Selectmen. In order to ensure that all operations, maintenance, corrections and repair costs are paid by the owner, builder, or developer, a five-year maintenance guarantee as specified in § 60-50 shall be provided to the Town.
The design and construction for public and private
sewer extensions shall be in accordance with the Town of Bethel Construction
Specifications for Installation of Sanitary Sewers and Storm Drains
in the Town of Bethel as adopted and amended by the Selectmen. The
sewer plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Town's consulting
engineers. The consulting engineers shall make a recommendation to
the Selectmen prior to approval by the Selectmen.
Connection of the sewer extension to the Town's
facilities shall not be permitted until:
A.
The completed sewer has been tested and passed;
B.
All fees have been paid for the approved lots or units
to be connected;
C.
Reproducible Mylar or paper record drawings of the
completed sewer have been furnished;
D.
Presentation to the Selectmen of a five-year maintenance
guarantee in the form of a performance bond or escrow deposit or letter
of credit or other guarantee acceptable to the Selectmen for an amount
equal to 30% of the cost of construction of the sewer and appurtenances
as estimated by the Selectmen.
A contractor must present a certificate of insurance
showing minimum liability coverage of $300,000/$300,000 for bodily
injury and a limit of $300,000 for property damage including collapse
underground and completed operations coverage with the Town listed
as an additional insured before a permit will be issued for construction
of sewer extensions. A contractor shall provide higher coverage if
required by the Selectmen. A contractor shall indemnify the Town and
hold the Town harmless for all claims, damages, losses and expenses,
including attorney fees, arising out of, or resulting from, the contractor's
work. The Town shall have the right to select its own attorney.
