Municipal ownership. Where Upper Makefield Township has accepted
offer of dedication of the permanent stormwater management facilities,
Upper Makefield Township shall be responsible for maintenance. Municipal
ownership notwithstanding, the applicant is required to prepare a
stormwater management plan including a maintenance component, as defined
above. Upon approval of the stormwater management facilities by Upper
Makefield Township, the applicant shall provide a financial security,
in a form approved by Upper Makefield Township Solicitor for maintenance
guarantees, as follows:
(a)
Long-term maintenance bond. The long-term maintenance bond shall
be in an amount and for a time period as determined by Upper Makefield
Township. The estimated annual maintenance cost for the facilities
shall be based on a reasonable fee schedule provided by the Township
Engineer and adopted by Upper Makefield Commissioner.
(b)
Documentation. The terms of the maintenance guarantees shall
be documented as part of the stormwater management plan and the maintenance
plan.