The purpose of this article is to define and identify the responsible parties for the cost of installation, modification and/or damage/repair for the Opticom Priority Traffic Control Systems within the Township of Howell as follows:
A. 
New systems. Whenever an intersection requires a traffic signal as a result of either a residential or commercial building project, the developer of the project shall be responsible for the cost of installing the Opticom Priority Traffic Control System, pursuant to the standards established by the Fire District Commissioner having jurisdiction.
B. 
Modifications of existing systems. Whenever an intersection equipped with an Opticom Priority Traffic Control System is modified as a result of a construction project, roadway realignment or any similar project that modifies the existing traffic patterns, the agency responsible for the modifications shall also be responsible for all costs affecting the Opticom System, including parts, equipment and labor. All modifications to this system must be approved by the Fire District Commissioner having jurisdiction.
C. 
Damage to existing systems. Whenever an existing intersection equipped with an Opticom Priority Traffic Control System has been damaged as a result of a motor vehicle accident or incident, the operator of the vehicle or equipment that is responsible for the damage shall be liable for all costs to repair the Opticom System back to its original operating condition. All repairs to the Opticom System must be approved by the Fire District Commissioner having jurisdiction.