§ A281-4. Sanitary sewer.

A. 

Laterals.

(1) 

Definition. "Sanitary sewer laterals" are defined as sanitary sewer lines eight inches in diameter or less extending from the trunk sewer and designed to serve individual properties.

(2) 

Assessable cost. The assessable cost for sanitary sewer laterals equals the entire project cost.

(3) 

Distribution of assessments. Unless otherwise specified by the Council, assessable costs will be distributed to benefitted property on an adjusted frontage basis. Assessments for sanitary sewer laterals will be levied at the same time against all benefitted property in the area.

B. 

Service lines.

(1) 

Definition. "Service lines" are defined as a sanitary sewer line that allows individual connection to the sewer system.

(2) 

Assessable cost. The assessable cost equals the entire project cost for the service lines.

(3) 

Maintenance. Maintenance of service lines is the responsibility of the property owner. The cost of repair, maintenance, or replacement of service lines shall be assessed to the property owner. In cases where the service becomes clogged, obstructed, detrimental to the use of the public sewer, or unfit for the purpose of drainage, the owner shall make repairs as directed by the City's representative. The property owner may correct the improper discharge condition. In order to preserve the owner's right to cost sharing as defined hereinafter, the owner must obtain prior approval of the nature and cost of the work by the City. If the City performs or contracts for the work or if the property owner obtains prior approval from the City for the repair, one-half the cost of such repair shall be paid by the City and the property owner shall pay the remaining one-half of the cost. The City Clerk-Treasurer shall mail notice to the property owner of the amount of the property owner's cost. If the property owner does not pay the owner's share of the cost in full within 30 days after mailing of such notice, the City may spread the charges so unpaid against the real estate of the owner as a special assessment under Minnesota Law for certification to the County Auditor for collection along with the current real estate taxes. At the time of such certification the City shall direct that the special assessment be paid in a single installment or it may direct that the assessment be paid in up to five equal annual installments at 0% interest.

C. 

Hookups.

(1) 

Charges. The City Council may set by resolution a charge for allowing properties to connect to the sanitary sewer system.