§ 82-5. Service fee definitions.

Definitions: As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

SEWER INFLOW/INFILTRATION REMOVAL FEE

Fee charged to allow continuation of new sewer connections or increases in existing connections to the sewer system. Funds raised through this fee shall be dedicated to the sewer fund, to be used to assist in the removal of inflow and infiltration from the sewer system. Said fee shall be in addition to any applicable sewer entry, connection or main tap fees. Existing single-family residential structures or existing sewer system users, for which building permits were issued prior to October 24, 2001, shall be exempt from this sewer inflow/infiltration removal fee. Fees for users proposing to increase their flow, whether through increased discharge from the existing use or a change in use shall be calculated on the basis of the increased discharge amount, provided the existing use had not been inactive for more than two years prior to the date of the sewer permit application. Said fee shall be based on average daily flow capacity used, as calculated in accordance with Title V of the State Sanitary Code guidelines.

SEWER MAIN TAP FEE

Fee charged to extend the sewer main from the Town sewer distribution system. The fee is designed to recover the Town's cost of labor to inspect sewer line installations, engineering review and the application process. The fee shall not cover materials or labor to tap the sewer main, which shall be the cost and responsibility of the owner to arrange with a private contractor; the Town will not provide such services. This fee is in addition to the required sewer service connection fee for individual services. Such a fee shall be payable prior to the time of issuance of a building permit or application for services, if a building permit is not required.

SEWER SERVICE RENEWAL FEE

Fee charged to upgrade or replace an existing service. The fee is designed to recover the expenses for the Town to process the application, perform the engineering reviews, and inspect the sewer service installation. This fee is in addition to the cost of materials or labor to install sewer lines and tap the sewer main, which shall be the cost and responsibility of the owner to arrange with a private contractor; the Town will not provide such services. The fee shall be payable at the time of issuance of renewal.

SEWER SYSTEM ENTRY FEE

Fee charged to recover the Town's share of the costs of building replacement capacity at the sewage treatment plant, as well as the lines and pump stations leading to the plant which are necessitated by the new user's connection to the system. The fee shall be placed in the Town's sewer enterprise fund for construction, operating and equipment costs to improve, maintain and develop the municipal wastewater system capacity. Such fee shall be payable for each new service at time of issuance of a building permit. Any person who is legally responsible for paying a betterment assessment for the extension of sewer to their property shall be credited the amount of the paid or to be paid assessment towards the sewer system entry fee, up to but not exceeding the full amount of this fee.

SPRINKLER/HYDRANT FEE

Fee charged for availability of water capacity to sprinkler systems, standpipes and private fire hydrants within commercial or industrial properties.

WATER MAIN TAP FEE

Fee charged to extend the water main from the Town water distribution system. The fee is designed to recover the Town's cost of labor to inspect waterline installations, engineering review and the application process. The fee shall not cover materials or labor to tap the main, which shall be the cost and responsibility of the owner to arrange with a private contractor; the Town will not provide such services. This fee is in addition to the required water service connection fee for individual services. Such a fee shall be payable prior to the time of issuance of a building permit or application for services, if a permit is not required.

WATER RECONNECTION FEE

Fee charged to reconnect after service has been disconnected for nonpayment of bill within 60 days of issue.

WATER SERVICE RENEWAL FEE

Fee charged to upgrade or replace an existing service. The fee is designed to recover the expenses for the Town to process the application, perform the engineering reviews, and inspect the waterline and water meter installation. This fee is in addition to the cost of materials or labor to install waterlines and tap the water main, which shall be the cost and responsibility of the owner to arrange with a private contractor; the Town will not provide such services. The fee shall be payable at the time of issuance of renewal.

WATER SYSTEM ENTRY FEE

Fee charged for capital improvements necessitated by connecting a new user to the water system. The fee shall be deposited in the Town's water enterprise fund for construction, operating and equipment costs to make improvements to the municipal water supply system including water mains. Such fee shall be payable for each new service at time of issuance of a building permit.