Northamtpn O&M Agreement- May 2020O&M Agreement_rev 2012 Page 1 of 3
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE, AND INSPECTION AGREEMENT
City of Northampton, MA
Department of Public Works
(413) 587-1570
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this ___ day of ____________, 20___, by and between (Insert Full
Name of Owner) hereinafter called
the "Landowner", and the City of Northampton, hereinafter called the "City".
WITNESSETH, that WHEREAS, the Landowner is the owner of certain real property at (Street Address)
______________________________________________ as described as (City of Northampton Assessors
Map/Parcel/Lot Number) ____________________________________________ as recorded by deed in the land
records of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Deed Book __________ Page __________, hereinafter called the
"Property". WHEREAS, the Landowner is proceeding to build on and develop the property; and WHEREAS, the
Site Plan/Subdivision Plan known as ,
(Name of Plan/Development) hereinafter called the "Plan", which is expressly made a part hereof, as approved or to
be approved by the City, which provides for the conveyance, treatment, and/or detention of stormwater within the
confines of the Property; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Landowner, its successors and assigns, including any homeowners association, agree
that the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Northampton, Massachusetts, require that on-site
stormwater management facilities be constructed and maintained on the Property; and
WHEREAS, the City requires that on-site stormwater management facilities as shown on the Plan be constructed
and adequately maintained by the Landowner, its successors and assigns, including any homeowners association.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, in accordance with the Northampton Stormwater
the following terms and conditions, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The on-site stormwater management facilities shall be constructed by the Landowner, its
successors and assigns, in accordance with the plans and specifications identified in the Plans and
documents reviewed and approved by the Northampton Department of Public Works (DPW).
2. The Landowner, its successors and assigns, including any homeowners association, shall
adequately maintain the stormwater management facilities according to the maintenance schedule
described in Attachment A. This includes all pipes and channels built to convey stormwater to the
facility, as well as all structures, improvements, and vegetation provided to control the quantity
and quality of the stormwater. Adequate maintenance is herein defined as good working condition
so that these facilities are performing their design functions and so that water quality standards are
met in all seasons and throughout the life of the stormwater system.
3. The Landowner, its successors and assigns, shall inspect the stormwater management facility;
and shall submit an annual report documenting the inspection and maintenance of the stormwater
management system as certified by a Registered Professional Engineer or other qualified
stormwater professional as approved by the DPW and submitted to the Northampton Department
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of Public Works by October 1st each year. The purpose of the inspection is to assure safe and
proper functioning of the facilities. The inspection shall cover the entire facilities, stormwater
systems, berms, outlet structure, pond areas, access roads, etc. Deficiencies and a plan to correct
deficiencies shall be noted in the inspection report.
4. The Landowner, its successors and assigns, hereby grant permission to the City, its authorized
agents and employees, to enter upon the Property and to inspect the stormwater management
facilities whenever the City deems necessary. The purpose of inspection is to follow-up on
reported deficiencies, inspect the stormwater management facilities when annual reports have not
been submitted and/or to respond to citizen complaints. The City shall provide the Landowner, its
successors and assigns, copies of the inspection findings and a directive to commence with the
repairs if necessary.
5. In the event the Landowner, its successors and assigns, fails to maintain the stormwater
management facilities in good working condition acceptable to the City, and if after notice by the
City Engineer to correct a violation requiring maintenance work, satisfactory corrections are not
made by the Landowner, its successors and assigns within thirty days, the City may enter upon the
Property and perform all necessary work to place the facility in proper working condition and
assess the costs of such work and any penalties to the Landowner, its successors and assigns. This
provision shall not be construed to allow the City to erect any structure of permanent nature on the
land of the Landowner outside of the easement for the stormwater management facilities. It is
expressly understood and agreed that the City is under no obligation to routinely maintain or repair
said facilities, and in no event shall this Agreement be construed to impose any such obligation on
the City.
6. In the event the City pursuant to this Agreement, performs work of any nature, or expends any
funds in performance of said work for labor, use of equipment, supplies, materials, and the like,
the Landowner, its successors and assigns, shall reimburse the City upon demand, within thirty
(30) days of receipt thereof for all actual costs incurred by the City hereunder.
7. This Agreement imposes no liability of any kind whatsoever on the City; and further the
Landowner agrees to hold the City harmless from any liability in the event the stormwater
management facilities fail to operate properly.
8. The Landowner, its successors and assigns, including any homeowners association, shall
provide stormwater management easements as necessary for all areas used for off-site stormwater
control, preservation of stormwater runoff conveyance, infiltration, and detention areas and
facilities, including flood routes for the 100-year storm event, and access for facility maintenance
and inspection. A list of easements with the purpose and location of each shall be specified in
Attachment B. The Landowner, its successors and assigns shall record all easements in the land
records of the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
9. The Landowner, its successors and assigns, shall notify the DPW of any changes in ownership,
assignment of financial responsibility, reconstruction of the approved stormwater management
facilities and/or amendments to the maintenance schedule described in Attachment A. The
maintenance schedule described in Attachment A may be amended to achieve the purpose of the
Northampton Stormwater Management Ordinance by mutual agreement of the DPW and the
Landowner, its successors and assigns. Amendments shall be in writing and signed by the DPW
and all responsible parties.
10. This Agreement shall be recorded by the property owners or at the property owners expense
among the land records of Hampshire County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and shall
constitute a covenant running with the land, and shall be binding on the Landowner, its
administrators, executors, assigns, heirs and any other successors in interests, including any
homeowners association.
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WITNESS the following signatures and seals:
_____________________________________________
Company/Corporation/Partnership Name (Seal)
By: _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
(Type Name)
______________________________________________
(Type Title)
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
County of Hampshire
On this _____ day of ________________, 20___, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally
appeared _________________________, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was a
he signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose.
_______________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires: ____________
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
By: ________________________________________
David J. Narkewicz, Mayor
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
County of Hampshire
On this _____ day of ________________, 20___, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally
appeared _________________________, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was a
cknowledged to me that
he signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose.
_______________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires: ____________