Sec. 134-96. - Generally.

(a)

Each developer, owner, or builder shall be responsible for the design, installation, inspection and testing of the complete utility system within their development and that necessary to connect the same to the county system. "Complete utility system" shall include all component parts of a water distribution system, including valves, fittings, laterals, hydrants and all appurtenances as shown upon the approved design of such water distribution system.

(b)

All plans and specifications of such proposed installation shall conform to the county specifications as set forth in the Collier County Uniform Water System Code as adopted and as may be amended from time to time, and shall be submitted to the county for approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, prior to submission to the appropriate local and state agencies.

(Ord. No. 78-10, § 1)

Sec. 134-97. - Developer installed lines.

(a)

The developer of a tract of land, after approval of plans by the county, and other appropriate agencies, shall, at his expense, install the required transmission mains to connect the development to the county's transmission system. The developer shall, also at his own expense, after approval by the county and all appropriate agencies, install all distribution lines, service lines and meter boxes within said development. The minimum size pipe allowed for distribution shall be six inches in diameter unless a smaller size pipe can be justified. Upon acceptance of such installation by the county, all transmission, distribution, service lines and meter boxes shall be deeded to and become the property of the county through the procedure outlined in section 134-98

(b)

Should the county oversize the lines beyond the requirements to serve the developer, the county shall reimburse the developer only for the difference in the cost of the pipe. Should the county require fittings and hydrants beyond the requirements to serve the developer, the county shall reimburse the developer for the cost of such fittings and hydrants.

(c)

If the county cannot supply the development with water, the developer, after approval of plans by the county and other appropriate agencies, shall, at his expense, install the required water supply and treatment system. The water supply and treatment system shall be maintained and operated by the developer in a manner acceptable to all appropriate regulatory agencies until such time as the county or other legally designated public body provides potable water facilities to the vicinity of the developer's property. When such potable water facilities and services become available the developer shall, at his own expense, connect the development's water distribution system to the public facilities. Connection shall be made in full compliance with applicable rules, regulations and ordinances governing such connection.

(Ord. No. 78-10, § 2)

Sec. 134-98. - Turnover of lines and/or system.

When construction has been completed, the turnover of lines and/or system to the county shall be in accordance with the following procedures:

(1)

Upon completion of construction, the engineer of record shall certify to the county as to construction, results of pressure testing and shall forward a copy of the bacteriological clearances, three sets of as-built plans and one reproducible mylar.

(2)

By instruments acceptable to the county, the developer shall submit to the county the following:

a.

Bill of sale for the lines and/or system;

b.

Affidavit of no liens;

c.

Certification concerning contributions in aid of construction;

d.

Verification of final costs;

e.

Legal description;

f.

Copy of recorded plat (if a new subdivision, or if an existing subdivision is redivided);

g.

Contractual guarantees from suppliers, along with applicable dates;

h.

Up-to-date list of customers and/or owners of individual lots;

i.

Recorded easements granting right of access to lines and/or system within private property.

(3)

The county will not render service, process building permits for such service, nor accept responsibility for maintenance of lines and/or system until the documentation set forth in subsections (1) and (2) of this section has been received and accepted by the governing body of the county.

(4)

No plat will be certified by the utility division for final recording until subsections (1) and (2) of this section, excepting only subsection (2)f. of this section are complete and acceptable.

(Ord. No. 78-10, § 3)

Secs. 134-99—134-110. - Reserved.