§ 26-74. County and district acceptance.

(a)

Upon completion of construction of the subdivision improvements required by this chapter and those shown on the approved construction plans, the project engineer shall submit to the county a certification that all such work has been accomplished substantially in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Accompanying the certification shall be as-built plans, test results as required by the county and district, and a letter of approval from the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation (DER) to place the sewage and/or water system into service. Upon receipt of this certification, the county will review the project, make the necessary site inspections, and if no unsatisfactory conditions are found, the improvements will be accepted for the developer's maintenance period. If the improvements have been performance bonded, this approval shall entitle the developer to a release of eighty (80) percent of the bonded amount and will begin the developer's maintenance period.

(b)

The developer shall maintain all improvements within the project for a period of eighteen (18) months from the date established by the county for the beginning of the maintenance period. Water and sewer facilities shall have been in continuous operation during the entirety of the eighteen (18) month maintenance period.

(c)

During the developer's maintenance period, the developer will be required to provide any maintenance repairs required by the county to ensure the integrity of the improvements, as designed and constructed, are maintained. This includes, but is not limited to:

(1)

Repair and/or replacement of drainage systems, pavement, culverts, catch basins, etc.

(2)

Control of erosion, replacement of sod, removal of soil washed into the street or drainage system.

(3)

Maintenance and/or replacement of regulatory signs and markings.

(4)

Maintenance of sewer lines, force mains, lift stations and wastewater treatment plants if approved and maintenance of water plants and distribution systems.

(5)

Developer will be required to reimburse the county or district for any and all repairs it might make to the systems during the maintenance period. Example: an emergency situation that cannot wait for the contractor to react.

(d)

The project will be inspected periodically during the developer's maintenance period to ensure the improvements are being properly maintained and the developer required to make necessary repairs.

(e)

Approximately ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the developer's maintenance period, the developer shall request a final inspection of the project. The county or district will advise the developer of the necessary corrections. Upon completion of the corrections, the county or district will inspect the project and advise the board with respect to unusual maintenance conditions therein.

(f)

The board, if satisfied that the maintenance of the improvements will not place an undue burden on the county or district, will accept the improvements for maintenance by the county or the district.

(g)

The developer shall provide proof that there are no delinquent taxes on lots under his ownership within a subdivision when that subdivision is presented for acceptance for maintenance by the county or the district. If there are delinquent taxes, it shall be considered a violation of the provisions of this chapter and may result in forfeiture of the security.

(Ord. No. 91-22, § 1, 6-13-91; Ord. No. 2008-05, § IV, 2-26-08)