[R.O. 2008 §405.340; Ord. No. 381 Art. X §1, 11-9-1987]
Upon the filing of a preliminary plan for a subdivision, or any portion thereof, the subdivider shall pay a filing fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
[R.O. 2008 §405.350; Ord. No. 381 Art. X §2, 11-9-1987]
Upon the filing of the final plat for a subdivision or any portion thereof, the subdivider shall pay a filing fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) plus one dollar ($1.00) for each lot shown on the final plat.
[R.O. 2008 §405.360; Ord. No. 381 Art. X §3, 11-9-1987]
A. 
The subdivider shall be required to furnish a performance guarantee to guarantee actual construction and installation of all improvements within two (2) years after the approval of the final plat. The performance guarantee shall not be less than the estimated cost of the improvements as determined by the City Engineer.
B. 
If the required improvements are not completed within the time allowed, the City shall enforce the performance guarantee by all appropriate legal and equitable remedies, collect said money, and complete the required improvements in behalf of the City. Renewal of the performance guarantee may be made upon the approval of the Board of Aldermen for an additional period of time specified by the Board of Aldermen, provided that the application for renewal is made at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of said bond.
C. 
The performance guarantee shall be made in one of the following manners:
1. 
A performance bond issued by a surety company, a title insurance company, or a financially reliable corporate security engaged in the business of signing bonds in the State of Missouri, approved by the City Attorney and Board of Aldermen;
2. 
An escrow agreement, to be held in a special escrow account, subject to the audit of the City, approved by the City Attorney and Board of Aldermen, in one of the following forms: cash, or an irrevocable letter of credit or commitment from a lending institution to the escrow agent guaranteeing to said escrow agent the availability of escrow funds, from time to time upon demand, or certificates of deposit, treasury bills, or other readily negotiable instruments endorsed by the escrow agent; or
3. 
In lieu of posting a performance bond or escrow agreement as specified in Subsection (C)(2), the subdivider may elect to deposit, in an escrow account, the amount required. The escrow agreement shall provide that the escrowed funds are held by a qualified escrow depository, approved by the City Attorney and Board of Aldermen, in a special account to be dispersed by the escrow holder solely for the payment of labor and materials used in the construction and installation of the improvements guaranteed as the work progresses and as approved by the Board of Aldermen. In no event shall an authorization be given for the release of, nor shall the escrow holder release, more than ninety percent (90%) of the escrow fund until the improvements have been completed in a satisfactory manner in accordance with this Chapter and approved by the Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 2008 §405.370; Ord. No. 381 Art. X §4, 11-9-1987]
A. 
Unless the Board of Aldermen otherwise provides by either ordinance, resolution, or other procedure, the subdivider shall submit as a part of the final plat, a maintenance agreement setting forth the person, corporation, trustees, or other agency responsible for the assessment and collection of monies for the maintenance of all improvements within the subdivision.
B. 
The subdivider shall maintain and keep in repair the streets and curb and gutter improvements for a period of one (1) year from the date of completion of said improvements. To guarantee this maintenance, a maintenance bond may be accepted by the Board of Aldermen in the amount of the contract price of the improvements against defects in workmanship and materials for the one-year period. The bond, if accepted, shall be filed with the City Clerk and be from a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Missouri and approved by the City Attorney and Board of Aldermen.