POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES FOR SEWER CONNECTION
NOTE:
All homes and business establishments with sewer service are
required by Hamburg Township Ordinance to use potassium chloride
in water softeners. Sodium chloride is prohibited.
POLICY #1
1. In the event a property
is within 400 feet of an existing sewer line, the owner shall be
permitted to make an application for an immediate connection together
with the $200.00 non-refundable application fee. A Cost estimate
will be prepared by Hamburg Township to complete the connection
and submitted to the property owner. The property owner, upon payment
of all costs estimated to complete the connection, would then be
scheduled for construction of the connection to the Hamburg Township
Sanitary Sewer System (HTSSS).
2. In the event that the sewer
connection application submitted by the property owners is for
a new home to be constructed in Hamburg Township, a Land Use permit
will not be issued until such time as the Agreement for Sewer Connection
has been signed by the property owner(s) and all estimated fees
for connection have been paid in full.
3. In the event that the hook-up
to the HTSSS can be made by connecting into an existing curb stop
with check valve, the property owner shall have the option to hire
a township approved Contractor to complete the sewer connection,
provided that the Contractor used is on the Township’s approved
list or who can qualify for training, at the contractor’s
own expense, with the Township Engineer and DPW Field Superintendent.
4. The Utilities Department will
also provide the property owner with the cost for sewer connection
under the Township’s Blanket Pricing Contract for a cost
comparison. If the property owner chooses to hire a township approved
Contractor to complete the sewer connection, the owner will be
required to provide a signed Agreement Regarding Use of Approved
Contractor for Sewer Connection guaranteeing the use of an approved
contractor prior to receiving final approval of the sewer connection.
5. If it is determined by the
DPW Field Superintendent or Township Engineer that the sewer connection
will require tapping into a live sewer main or transmission line,
the Township will complete the sewer connection using the Township
Contractor under the Blanket Pricing Contract.
6. In the event a property owner
experiences a failed septic system, has completed steps 1 – 7
of the Hamburg Township Policies and Procedures for the Establishment
of Contract Special Assessment Districts, and qualifies under the
Hardship rules established by the Board of Trustees, then the Municipal
Utilities Committee may recommend an advance of funds for an early
hookup, provided the cost to complete an individual hookup does
not exceed $15,000 and all costs associated with all early connections
not yet funded through a bond issue does not exceed $100,000. Final
approval of subject advance shall lie with the Board of Trustees.
7. Connections to the Sewer System
other than as specifically described in paragraphs 1 and 2 above,
must first be approved by the Municipal Utilities Committee of
the Board of Trustees. If approved by the Municipal Utilities Committee
then such application shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees
for who may grant final approval.
- Adopted by Board of Trustees
May 21, 2003
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