HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 992ORDINANCE NO.992
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 52 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO A COST -SHARING PROGRAM TO
FACILITATE CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL SANITARY SEWER LINE INSTALLATIONS
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends chapter 52 of the
Mounds View Municipal Code by adding a new section 52.014 as follows:
§ 52.014 RESIDENTIAL SEWER LATERAL SEPARATION PROJECTS.
Due to past construction practices and the individualized sewer lateral requirement
contained in section 52.004(C)(11), there are instances where residential property owners are
required to incur substantial costs to separate an existing sewer service lateral that is shared with
one or more nearby properties. Because the City Council finds that such sewer lateral separation
projects provide a significant public benefit and are in the best interests of the City's overall
sanitary sewer network, and therefore wants to encourage such projects, it hereby authorizes a
cost -sharing program through which the City Council may, via resolution and on an individualized
basis, authorize reimbursement to a homeowner for one-half of the costs associated with such a
project, provided, however, that in no event shall the City's share exceed $7,500 for any one
project. In order to qualify for City cost -sharing under this section, the following conditions must
be met: (i) the homeowner, not the City, must contract for the work and obtain all duly required
permits; (ii) the work is performed to accommodate an existing home and not new construction;
(iii) the work must be performed satisfactorily and in accordance with all state and local
regulations; (iv) the homeowner requesting reimbursement must not have owned the property
when the shared sewer lateral was originally installed; and (v) the project for which reimbursement
is sought was completed after January 1, 2022.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, and assuming at least four -
fifths of the City Council vote to adopt this ordinance, City staff shall have the following summary
printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On July 25, 2022, the Mounds View City Council adopted Ordinance No. 992, "An
Ordinance Amending Chapter 52 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Relating to a Cost -
Sharing Program to Facilitate Certain Residential Sanitary Sewer Lines."
This amendment would allow for qualifying projects, where an existing sewer service
lateral that is shared with one or more properties, to be eligible for a cost -sharing program
with the City when that service is separated.
Ordinance No. 992
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A printed copy of the entire ordinance is available for inspection during regular business
hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available online at the City's web site located at
www.moundsviewmn.org.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage
and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter.
Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on: June 27, 2022
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on: July 25, 2022
Publication Date: July 5, 2022 and
August 2, 2022
Carol A. Muell r, Mayor
Attest:
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Brian Bee n, Assistant City Administrator
(SEAL)