Who uses the Public Improvement Bond Application?

Developers use it to provide project and developer details and identify the financial security submitted for public improvements after the City Engineer approves the cost estimate.

How do I submit the Public Improvement Bond Application?

After the City Engineer approves the cost estimate, submit the completed application and suitable financial security to the Clerk of Council.

Do I need a notary for the Public Improvement Bond Application?

No. The application does not require notarization. However, paperwork for a surety bond must be notarized for recording with the Butler County Recorder.

What financial security can I submit?

The procedures list cashier’s checks, certified checks, surety bonds, and letters of credit as acceptable forms. The security amount must match the City Engineer-approved cost estimate.

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Public Improvement Bond Procedures & Application

Developers use this application to submit financial security for public improvements after the City Engineer approves the improvement cost estimate.

What this form is

This application records project and developer details, design engineer information, the approved cost estimate, and the type of financial security provided for public improvements. The procedures say to submit it with suitable financial security to the Clerk of Council after the City Engineer approves the cost estimate. Security must match the approved estimate; acceptable types include cashier’s checks, certified checks, surety bonds, and letters of credit.

Who needs it

A developer seeking to provide financial security for public improvements after the City Engineer approves the project cost estimate needs this application.

How to submit it

After the City Engineer approves the cost estimate, submit the application and suitable financial security to the Clerk of Council.

About notarization

This application does not require notarization; if you submit a surety bond, its bond paperwork must be notarized for recording with the Butler County Recorder.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Public Improvement Bond Procedures & Application PDF.
2
Complete Project Details
Fill in the project, developer, design engineer, cost estimate, and bond type fields.
3
Prepare Financial Security
Gather suitable financial security matching the approved cost estimate. Surety bond paperwork must be notarized.
4
Submit To The Clerk Of Council
After the City Engineer approves the cost estimate, submit the application and financial security to the Clerk of Council.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Public Improvement Bond Application?: Developers use it to provide project and developer details and identify the financial security submitted for public improvements after the City Engineer approves the cost estimate.
How do I submit the Public Improvement Bond Application?: After the City Engineer approves the cost estimate, submit the completed application and suitable financial security to the Clerk of Council.
Do I need a notary for the Public Improvement Bond Application?: No. The application does not require notarization. However, paperwork for a surety bond must be notarized for recording with the Butler County Recorder.
What financial security can I submit?: The procedures list cashier’s checks, certified checks, surety bonds, and letters of credit as acceptable forms. The security amount must match the City Engineer-approved cost estimate.

Need something notarized?

This Public Improvement Bond Procedures & Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oxford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.