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MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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DATE: December 2, 2014 CONSENT ITEM #: 9 AGENDA ITEM: 2015-2016 Washington County Subsurface Sewage Treatment Inspection Services Agreement
SUBMITTED BY: Adam Bell, Asst. City Administrator/Clerk
THROUGH: Mayor Mike Pearson
REVIEWED BY: Dean Zuleger, City Administrator
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS (if removed from Consent):
- Introduction of Item ..................................................................................................... Staff
- Report/Presentation………………………………………………………… .............. Staff
- Questions from Council to Staff .............................................................. Mayor Facilitates
- Call for Motion ................................................................................ Mayor & City Council
- Discussion ........................................................................................ Mayor & City Council
- Action on Motion ..................................................................................... Mayor Facilitates POLICY RECOMMENDER: Staff FISCAL IMPACT: The agreement reduces time and material expenses for City by eliminating the permitting and inspection costs. In 2012, this was estimated at an average of $25,000-$27,000 per year.
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Council is respectfully requested to renew contract with Washington County for the Inspection of Private Septic Systems for FY 2015-2016. As part of its Consent Agenda, no formal motion is required. If removed from the Consent Agenda, staff recommends the
following motion: “Move to Approve of the Subsurface Sewage Treatment Inspection Services Agreement Between the City of Lake Elmo and Washington County for Private Septic System Inspections.”
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: To better serve its taxpayer and reduce costs, the City of Lake Elmo has contracted in the past with Washington County for septic system inspections. This agreement allows for one-stop
City Council Meeting [Consent Agenda Item 9]
December 2, 2014
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permit approval process for the taxpayer installing / modifying a private septic service. The
current agreement expires at the end of 2014. BACKGROUND INFORMATION/STAFF REPORT: Staff has evaluated the contract based on service delivery, cost to the City, and cost to the
taxpayer. The agreement places the certification process in the hands of the technical experts of
Washington County. Experientially, the lines of communication and troubleshooting efforts between the City of Lake Elmo and Washington County are very good and result in efficient turnaround service for our taxpayers.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the aforementioned information, the City Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
As part of its Consent Agenda, no formal motion is required. If removed from the Consent Agenda, staff recommends the following motion:
“Move to Approve of the Subsurface Sewage Treatment Inspection Services Agreement
Between the City of Lake Elmo and Washington County for Private Septic System
Inspections.” ATTACHMENTS:
1. Washington County Letter from Girard Goder, Environmental Program Supervisor
2. Washington County Subsurface Sewage Treatment Inspection Services Agreement