§ 98-378. Basic policy.

(a)

Subdivisions within the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction shall be provided with an approved water supply and distribution system and with an approved sewage collection and disposal system. Connection with the city's sanitary sewer system shall be required in accordance with the subdivision ordinance and section 98-92 of the Haltom City Code.

(b)

The developer shall pay all costs attributable to the installation of water and sanitary sewer facilities as are needed to fulfill the basic criteria requirements of the city for service within the subdivision.

(c)

The construction of all water and sanitary sewer infrastructure for a subdivision shall be covered by a written agreement prepared or approved by the city attorney and ultimately the city council which clearly defines the scope and details of the proposed improvements and particularly contains the developer's agreement to abide by all regulations of the city and to deliver to the city clear and unencumbered title to all the proposed improvements at the time of acceptance by the city, which must be prior to commencing service.

(d)

The city intends to extend or cause to be extended limits and its extraterritorial jurisdiction at some point in the future. Public utility system extensions will be made in conformance with the city's adopted subdivision regulations based upon the fiscal capability of the city and the growth characteristics of each area of the city.

(Ord. No. O-98-004-11, § 1(21-172), 1-26-98)