§ 70-223. General regulations.

(a)

Floodproofing. The developer and his engineer are reminded that all water and sewer system components must be floodproofed against the 100-year flood occurrence and against inflow and infiltration.

(b)

Predesign conference. It is strongly recommended that a predesign conference between the owner, his engineer and the city be held.

(c)

Plans.

(1)

Submission.

a.

All construction plans submitted to the city for review and approval shall bear the seal and signature of the state registered professional engineer responsible for the project. The address and telephone number of this person shall be shown along with the signature.

b.

Six sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted for approval to the city. Two approved sets shall be returned to the engineer for the construction of the project.

(2)

Assembly.

a.

Sheet size. The standard size sheet for construction plans submitted to the city for approval shall be 24 inches by 36 inches. Worksheets and data sheets used in preliminary design work and reviews are not limited to any size, except that which is convenient to handle.

b.

Items of construction required. The developer shall provide, as appropriate, water and sanitary sewers, and all other necessary improvements in accordance with city specifications, standards and policies.

(3)

Utility coordination. It shall be up to the developer to coordinate all utilities within his development.

(4)

City standards and specifications. Copies of city standards and specifications may be obtained from city hall at the cost of reproduction.

(d)

Construction.

(1)

Start.

a.

Notification. The city shall be notified in writing of the proposed date of the beginning of construction of the water and sanitary sewer facilities. Any time that work is to stop for a period of time in excess of two working days, the city shall be notified of such interruption.

b.

Preconstruction conference. A preconstruction conference shall be held at least two days before the commencement of construction. The developer shall be responsible for arranging this conference with the city. Required insurance certificates will be provided by the developer to the city when the work involves city property, right-of-way, or easement.

(2)

Completion.

a.

As-built drawings. Within two weeks following final inspection, the developer shall submit one mylar set and four full sets of white background prints of as-built drawings to the city. These drawings shall be signed by a registered engineer attesting that the accuracy of the facilities shown on the drawings are, in fact, correct. In addition, the developer shall provide the city with an electronic copy of all plans on either compact disk or 3½-inch floppy disk.

b.

Certificates of compliance. Certificates of compliance with the specifications furnished by the material supplier shall be submitted on all materials used in the completion of this work.

(3)

Off-site pollution protection. It will be the developer's responsibility to provide downstream siltation protection during construction. If such protection is inadequate, it will be the developer's responsibility to remove any downstream siltation prior to the time of final inspection.

(e)

Inspection.

(1)

Periodic. The city will periodically visit the project site to make a visual inspection of the progress of the work and methods of construction. Upon observation of work not done in accordance with the plans and specifications, the city will notify the developer's contractor, and request that necessary corrections be made or tests performed to ensure compliance with the specifications, at no cost to the city.

(2)

Final. The city shall be notified in writing when the project is complete. Upon receiving a written request for final inspection of the completed work, the representatives of the city, together with the representatives of other interested agencies, shall perform the final inspection within two weeks of the receipt of the request.

(f)

Maintenance. All items or systems must be designed in such a manner to minimize future maintenance. A one year warranty on all work shall be furnished to the city at the time of final acceptance along with all warranties and manufacturers' manuals for all items to be maintained by the city. All disturbed earthen areas shall be grassed and mulched or sodded prior to acceptance. The city shall be provided five-year warranties on all pumps, motors, electrical panels, etc., by the manufacturer prior to final acceptance by the city.

(g)

Transfer of private ownership. When transfer of private facilities to public ownership takes place, all such private facilities shall be brought up to the current city standards, at no cost to the city insofar as construction and maintenance are concerned, before the city will accept such facilities. The city is to be furnished copies of all approvals, permits, certificates of completion, etc., to or from completion, etc., to or from other agencies such as the county, state department of environmental protection, St. Johns River Water Management District, state department of transportation, railroads, etc., before proceeding with construction. Proof of satisfactory completion of water and sewer facilities, positive water bacteriological tests, and submission of quitclaim deeds, bills of sale, prior and current permits, warranties, manufacturers manuals, and a two-year maintenance bond shall be furnished to the city prior to acceptance.

(h)

Property ownership. All facilities to be owned or maintained by the city shall be located on city property, within city right-of-way or on easements dedicated to the city for the uses intended.

(i)

Time period of approved plans. Plans shall be valid for construction for a period of one year from the date of city approval only. All items not under construction within two years of the approval date shall require a new approval prior to the commencement of construction.

(Pamphlet 9-25-2001, § 1.2)