[Adopted 4-30-1996 by L.L. No. 1-1996]
Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used in this Article shall be as set forth in Article I, Sewer Use.
Except as may be specifically provided elsewhere
in this Code, it shall be the responsibility of the owner of property
located in the village or otherwise connected to the village sewer
system to arrange for and pay for the cost of repairs to sewer laterals.
In the sole discretion of the Superintendent
of Public Works or such village officer or employee in charge of a
situation involving a sewer lateral, provided that village employees
and equipment are available, in the event of an emergency situation
when the property owner is unable to obtain a plumber and/or contractor
capable of making necessary repairs, the village may respond to a
request to make repairs to the sewer lateral, in which case the property
owner shall be responsible for the time and material costs actually
incurred by the village in payment to its employees or others and/or
for materials utilized in connection with such repairs.
If possible, the person responding on behalf
of the village to the request of the property owner shall advise the
property owner of the basis of the costs to be incurred for such services.
Notwithstanding this provision, the failure of the village to give
such notification of the basis of the costs to be incurred shall not
relieve the property owner of responsibility for payment of such costs.
In the event that the property owner fails to
pay the time and material costs in a timely manner, including any
applicable interest and penalties, the same shall be charged to the
owner of such property on the next regular tax bill for such property,
and said charge shall be due and payable by the owner at the time
of payment of such bill.
