§ 74-131. Assessments for installation of storm sewers on privately owned residential property.

(a)

Installations of storm sewers on privately owned residential property will be at the request of the property owner and the cost thereof shall be assessed upon the property and the estates, respectively, contingent upon the owner agreeing to provide appropriate documentation accepting liability for damages as a result of failures of such sewer and holding the city harmless upon such failure.

(b)

Storm sewers will be installed by the city crews or by contract in accordance with specifications for such sewers maintained by the city.

(c)

The total charge to a property owner for a storm sewer and assessed against such property shall include, but not be limited to, the cost of excavation, covering, pipe, labor and fringe benefits, overhead, equipment, materials and handling of materials incurred in the laying and installation of such sewer and appurtenances by the city crews or the contract price if constructed by private contract under these provisions.

(d)

Payment of the installation cost assessed for storm sewers laid on privately owned residential property shall be made by payment in full of the projected construction cost prior to the installation of the sewer, any excess of actual cost to be refunded to the property owner upon final determination.

(e)

Prior to the start of construction, the city shall obtain any temporary and/or permanent easement or easements necessary for the installment or replacement work within the requestee's property. The easement must be provided to the city at no cost by the requestee.

(Code 1976, § 19-119)