Hamburg Township

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SEWER CONNECTIONS

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.

Application For Commercial & Development Project Sewer Tap Review - .pdf file

Application For Development Project or Commercial Property Sewer Connection - .pdf file

POLICY#3

The following procedures will apply to all property owners who are seeking to connect a multi-residential or commercial development project to the Hamburg Township Sanitary Sewer System (HTSSS). Any property owner seeking to connect more than one building unit to the HTSSS shall comply with the following Procedures for Development Projects:

1. The Property Owner shall submit to the Township Utilities Department a completed application for a Sewer Extension Agreement together with a non-refundable application fee of $1,000.00 to be used for preliminary feasibility analysis and cost estimating purposes.

2. The Property Owner shall submit all project plans to the Hamburg Township Planning Commission for review and approval. Said plans shall contain all information on a checklist pursuant to standards established by the Municipal Utilities Committee regarding proposed connection to the Hamburg Township Sanitary Sewer System (HTSSS) and shall be reviewed by the Township’s engineer.

3. A copy of the development project plan shall be submitted to the Municipal Utilities Committee for review and comment. Recommendations shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission prior to their issuance of a recommendation for final site plan approval.

4. Upon approval, by the Municipal Utilities Committee, of engineering to provide sewer service to the development project, an “Estimate of Cost” shall be developed for the project. The Township and Property Owner will then enter into a Sewer Extension Agreement listing the estimated costs for all on-site and off-site work to be done in order to bring sewer service to the development. The property owner shall pay all costs of installation, the appropriate connection fee per Ordinance No. 69, all equipment charges, legal costs, engineering costs, as well as an administration fee of 2% of the total project cost to the Township in accordance with the Agreement.

5. The property owner shall also be responsible for all on-site engineering and construction costs to construct the sewer collection system within the development project. The Property Owner shall further comply with the Sewer Extension Requirements for Proposed Developments.

6. The Developer of any project development including more than ten (10) houses must deposit in escrow with the Township an amount equal to $1.50 per lineal foot for the length of sewer line to be installed for the on-site sewer construction to cover the cost of the inspections to be completed by the Township Engineer and DPW Field Superintendent. These fees shall be paid prior to the preparation of the MDEQ sewer construction permit application form.

7. The DPW Field Superintendent will make all sewer main construction and installation inspections, grinder pump installation inspections, and any other necessary sewer inspections. Upon completion of all such inspections, the property owner shall dedicate the approved sewer lines within the development to Hamburg Township for operation and maintenance.

8. If an existing multi-residential or commercial development project connected to the sanitary sewer system applies for a site plan amendment or change of use, the property owner must submit a sewer tap fee review application, along with a non-refundable $200.00 application fee, for a preliminary engineering analysis to determine if any further sewer engineering work needs to be done to accommodate the new structure and/or use, to propose a budget for said work, and determine if the new structure or change of use of the existing structure will cause any changes in the REUs (residential equivalent units) assigned to the project.

The Property Owner will be provided with a copy of the Approved Contractors List so the owner may choose an authorized Contractor to perform the sewer line construction and grinder pump installation within the development project.

Amendment Approved by
Twp. Board on August 20th , 2002

SEWER EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS
FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS

The following items are the main areas in which the Township wishes to address for new developments extending sanitary sewer lines to serve their properties; however, they are in no particular order.

• For all new homes being constructed, the electrical service line and the gravity line to the grinder pump station will be located in the same trench.
• The Township will be called for all inspections involving air testing (150 p.s.i.) for two hours to detect possible leaks in all new sewer mains, including all air relief structures, valves, and new sewer tie-ins to existing mains.
• Copies of all engineering services and plans for the project will be provided to the Township by the developer.
• Two (2) copies of all as-built prints and individual as-built lead sheets for each lot shall be provided to the Township by the developer, as well as 1 copy of Mylar as-built prints.
• As-built lead sheets will include the electrical and gravity feed lines to the grinder pump.
• G.I.S. mapping information for the new development shall be provided to the Township in AutoCAD 14 format with GPS points on the corners of the property.
• Common Easements for each lot allowing the Township access to maintain and service the lateral sewer connection and grinder pump station will be included in the language of the Master Deed and By-Laws of the development. Easements will also provide the Township to install and maintain a community water system in the future.
• A five (5) year warranty on all force mains, and service laterals, up to and including the curb box, will be required to be provided by the contractor installing the sewer main extension lines for the development.
• During all construction, if any damage is caused to the force main and/or service laterals including the curb stops/boxes, the developer will be responsible for the cost of the repairs and the Township’s Department of Public Works (DPW) employees’ time.
• The Developer’s electrician will be required to connect the electrical lines from the meter box to the disconnect box and control panel for the grinder pump station. Up to 50’ of cable and the control panel will be provided with the grinder pump. The 60 amp disconnect box must be provided by the developer.
• A wire lead is to be included on the force main and service laterals up to the grinder in order to be located for MISS DIG purposes.
• Ownership of the sewer force mains for the development will be turned over to the Township at the time the force main becomes active in order for the Township to operate and maintain those lines.Hamburg Township will accept responsibility of the sewer service leads upon occupancy of the residential structure.

If you have any questions concerning these issues please feel free to contact the Supervisor, Cindy G. Pine, at (810) 231-1000 Ext. 202 or the DPW Field Superintendent, Don Miller, at (810) 231-8158.