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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 13. iNDS Report Number: 9 2—4 2 8 W S STAFF REPORT AGENDA SESSION DATE December 7, 1992 Report Date: 12/7/92 • DISPOSITION ADDED ON AMENDED AGENDA AS ITEM NO. 13 Item Description: Sewer Service Line Repairs Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) SUMMARY: Mr. Lyle Nelson of the above address contacted me regarding repairs necessary to his sewer service. He told me a plumber had cleaned the service line and found an obstruction 85 feet from his house; this places the obstruction within the street right-of-way. He said that he remembered that the City repaired problems within the right-of-way. I explained that the City had changed the ordinance and now the property owner is responsible for repair of service lines from 41) the main to the house. He indicated that he did not feel this was fair, because he believed that heavy traffic on the road could cause the damage and the home owner had no control of the traf- fic. He asked that I let Council know that he felt the ordinance should be changed back to the original wording that the City repaired damage between the property line and the main. Over the last few years there have been a small number of service line breaks in the boulevard or the street. The repairs in the street can be fairly expensive, depending on the depth of the sewer. This is a concern to each resident that has encountered this situation. If the Council is interested in any change to the ordinance, our staff could survey surrounding cities as to their policies and provide an estimate of cost impact to the sewer budget. I am requesting Council's direction, whether to place this on a future agenda or discontinue pursuing the matter. Ric M'neto City Engineer/Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION;