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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 23, 1997 Page 8 • 1 Mr. Kuharski explained this would be a temporary holding pond that water could not escape 2 from. The next day City Staff would pump the water out of the basin and into the sewer. 3 Mr. Kuharski explained that Section 4 addressed technical assistance for flood proofing' 4 homes. After establishing which homes were damaged by the July 1 flood, the City would 5 hire an outside engineer to work with City Staff and the engineer to determine what 6 improvements can be made to the home to prevent future water problems. The engineering 7 firm would also recommend possible minor improvements the City would be responsible for 8 in various areas. 9 Mr. Kuharski explained that Section 5 called for a moratorium on building until short-term 10 solutions are carried out. The City should not permit any property grading or construction 11 which would increase any possible risk of flood damage or increase the public cost of 12 alleviating flooding. He noted this recommendation came straight from the 1992 Barr 13 Engineering recommendations. This Section also states that redevelopment of the City's parks 14 should not begin until it is determined that the parks will not be involved in a long-term 15 solution to the flooding issues. 16 Mr. Kuharski explained that Section 6 addressed the sanitary sewer ordinance. It is the 17 opinion of the Task Force that the Ordinance should be strengthened to allow a fine to be 18 imposed for failure to comply. It would allow the City to inspect all residential and • 19 commercial property for compliance at any time, not just when the property is sold. Also, a 20 number of homes do not have check valves. It is recommended that the City install the check 21 valves. If the owner refuses, he would be required to install a check valve at his own expense 22 or sign a release form. It is recommended that these items be completed by May 1, 1998. 23 Mr. Kuharski explained that Section 8 states that no funds should be expended to improve 24 City parks until the short-term needs of the flood victims are resolved. 25 Marks noted that some of the neighbors on the northeast edge of Central Park have suggested 26 that installation of a walkway would help their flooding situation. There is some synergy in 27 the goals of the two Task Forces. 28 Mr. Kuharski stated he felt that was a long-term solution. Also as a member of the City Task 29 Force he could not recommend use of land that was not owned by the City. 30 Mr. Kuharski explained that Section 8 addressed use of current City resources. It calls for the 31 City's Maintenance Department and the Fire Department to be put on alert when a heavy rain 32 is forecasted by the Weather Bureau or is in process. It also suggested that the City purchase 33 six additional generators to use is cases where the power is lost. He noted that during the 34 July. 1 storm many homes were without power and therefore, the sump pumps did not work. 35 This Section also suggests that the Fire Department establish through its Civil Defense unit a 36 hot line telephone number for senior citizens and the physically challenged to call and get • 37 help during a heavy rain or after it is over.