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Name
Description
Cost

Sewer Connection

Connection from the sewer main to the property line, constructed by City of Saginaw Public Utilities crew. Permit is required for a new line, or when the connection is over 50 years old. The Public Utilities department will direct homeowner for this service if it is an existing connection.

The sewer fee can be placed on the property taxes for a period of 10 years with a max of 10% yearly interest, set by council. You must be the Recorded Owner of the Property to Add this Fee to Taxes.

Varies by the size of the Right of Way

 

 

 

Sewer Investigation

Sewer is warranted for 50 years from main installation. The city will check out the connection after the connection fee is paid. If it is a problem with a covered item the fee is refunded. If it is the owner's problem, the fee is used to replace the connection. The Public Utilities department will direct homeowner for this service.

The sewer fee can be placed on the property taxes for a period of 10 years with a max of 10% yearly interest, set by council. You must be the Recorded Owner of the Property to Add this Fee to Taxes.

Varies by the size of the Right of Way

 

 

 

Sewer Extension

The section of pipe behind the property line to the home. Permit is required when doing a repair or replacement. Homeowner or contractor may do the work, and an inspection is required.

$20.00

 

 

 

Water Connection

Connection from the water main to the shut off, constructed by the City of Saginaw Public Utilities crew.

The water fee can be placed on the property taxes for a period of 10 years with a max of 10% yearly interest, set by council. You must be the Recorded Owner of the Property to Add this Fee to Taxes.

Varies by the size of the Right of Way

 

 

 

Water Extension

The section of pipe from the shut off to the home. Permit is required when doing a repair or replacement. Homeowner or contractor my do the work, and an Inspection is required.

$20.00

 

 

 

Street Cut

Allows work to be done within the City's Right of Way. Required with a water extension when working at the shut off.

$15.00

 

 

 

Sidewalk

Allow the sidewalk to be replaced and inspected to meet code.

No fee

 

 

 

Barricade

Required when blocking any part of the Right of Way: i.e. Sidewalk or Road

$15.00

 

 

 

Curb Cut Application

This is an application for the survey crew to investigate and approve or deny the request. This is required when homeowner wants to remove the curb to widen or close the drive approach.

$15.00
Non-refundable

 

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