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OUMBS ENV REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION STAFF REPORT AGENDA SESSION DATE April 4, 1994 Report Date: 1-31-94 Agenda Section: 10. Report Number: 94-1111WS DISPOSITION Item Description: Consideration of Special Assessment of Private Sewer Repair Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report - Comments attached. 0.11° a Explanation/Surnmary (attach supplement shee s as necessary.) $ILMMARY; f " On January 13, 1994 Public Works Staff received a call regarding a possible sewer back up on Eastwood Drive, north of Woodcrest. Staff responded to the complaint, found that the City's main line was plugged and jetted the line to free the blockage. The weather was not conducive at the time (extremely cold weather) to do any further inspection with the camera, therefore, we monitored the situation closely throughout the winter months. During the week of March 21st staff cleaned the line, removing a substantial amount of sand and inspected the line to assess the location of the damage. The sanitary sewer service at 5108 Eastwood Drive was identified as the source of the sand infiltration. A letter was sent to the resident, Mr. Bob Hitt, notifying him of the problem and the responsibility of the homeowner to make the repair of this service line. On March 30th that I met with the homeowners to explain the situation and probable repair costs. The homeowner stated that their financial situation would not allow this amount of expenditure at this time. It was further explained to Mr. Hitt that in extenuating circumstances or hardship cases, the City has, in the past, has granted a special assessment to a homeowner for this type of repair and that staff would approach Council, apprise them of the situation, and ask for their consideration on this matter. This repair should be made as soon as possible to prevent any further damage to the residential service and to the City's main line. Mike Ulrich, Public Works Supervisor RECOMMENDATION; Staff recommends that the City solicit bids on the repair, award bid to the lowest responsible bidder and grant a special assessment to the homeowner.