§ 74-216. Within town.

(a)

Division of costs; size of line installed; liability of property owner. Sewer main extensions from existing sewer mains within the town limits shall be made by the town unless otherwise provided for and on the availability of funds. The town will, at its cost, extend sewer mains a maximum of 50 feet for each paid connection on the extended line. For extensions in excess of 50 feet, the excess above 50 feet shall be borne by the property owner, who shall reimburse the town for excess footage over 50 feet on the basis of extending an eight-inch sewer line. The size of line installed is to be subject to the recommendations of the town manager and approved by the town council. In distribution of costs, the town shall bear the entire cost of manholes. The property owner agrees in making the extension that he will connect to the sewer extension within six months of completion, and, on failure to do so, the applicant agrees to reimburse the town for the entire cost of making the sewer main extension. The property owner also agrees that title to that portion of sewer line laid at the cost and expense of the applicant shall revert to the town.

(b)

Lien created. The portion of sewer line cost to be borne by the affected landowner shall constitute a lien on a benefited property until such time as the costs have been paid to the town treasurer.

(c)

Duty of property owners to make connections. When any sewer in any street is completed and ready for use, the owner of every abutting lot containing an active building whereon sewer is supplied for any human use shall cause such lot to be connected with such sewer main.

(d)

Connection permit required. No connection shall be made to any sewer lateral except after the written application therefor has been approved by the town manager and the permit obtained.

(Code 1992, § 17-56)

(Code 1992, § 17-56)