[Adopted 7-12-1989, effective 8-12-1989 (Ch. 4, Art. XI,
of the 1983 Code)]
The purpose of this article is to provide for
the levying of benefit assessments upon properties in the Town of
Woodbridge which are benefited by the extension of water mains which
may be funded, in whole or in part, by the Town of Woodbridge and
for methods of payment and other terms and conditions.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
CONNECTION CHARGE
A charge payable by a property owner whose property does
not abut the water main and was not assessed but who connects to a
main which has been funded, in whole or in part, by the Town.
EXTENSION
The construction of additional linear footage of main, including
valves, pumps, laterals and other appurtenances.
MAIN(S)
Water pipes used for the purpose of conveying water to service
connections.
RESIDENTIAL USE
Use of any structure as the living quarters of any person
or group of persons.
UNIT
One unit is equal to the average water consumption for a
building, or portion thereof, providing housekeeping facilities for
one family.
In the case of any assessment under this article,
notice of the time and place for a hearing upon such assessment shall
be published at least 10 days before the date thereof in a newspaper
having a circulation in the Town of Woodbridge, and a copy of such
notice, signed by the Town Clerk, shall be mailed to the owner of
any property to be assessed.
The owner of any property so assessed may appeal
to the courts from the valuation of his assessment in accordance with
and subject to the limitations of § 7-137c of the Connecticut
General Statutes.
The owner of real property subject to such a
benefit assessment shall be liable for and shall pay for such assessment
in accordance with the payment and due date established by resolution
of the Woodbridge Board of Selectmen. Such assessment, together with
interest thereon, as defined by the Connecticut General Statutes,
shall constitute a lien upon the property being assessed and such
lien may be foreclosed, and such charges may be collected in the manner
provided in § 7-137d of the Connecticut General Statutes
and other applicable statutes.
Properties which do not abut the water main
and were not assessed, but which tie into the line, shall be required
to pay a connection charge. Connection charges are payable upon connection
to the water line. The total connection charge shall be equivalent
to one unit charge.
[Adopted 12-9-1998, effective 1-9-1999 (Ch. 4, Art. XVII,
of the 1983 Code); amended 5-24-2006, effective 6-23-2006]
No individual or commercial operation shall
be allowed to obtain water from a fire hydrant within the boundaries
of the Town of Woodbridge except by annual permit.
The Woodbridge Fire Department shall issue an
annual permit for the fee of $100. The permit shall be carried by
the operator of the vehicle and displayed in such fashion as to be
visible while obtaining water.
Failure to obtain the annual permit and violations
to the above will result in a fine of $100 and subject the violator
to revocation of the annual permit.
The Woodbridge Fire Department will ensure that
the above location will be posted indicating the permitted use.