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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP <br /> Michael J. Morrison <br /> September 30, 1997 <br /> Page 3- <br /> are opposed to inspection. This paragraph also refers to installing checkvalves at <br /> City expense. Again, this would, likely be an improper expenditure of public funds <br /> for private purposes. As you know, many residents have already paid for such <br /> checkvalves with their own funds. I do not think we should pursue any notions of <br /> forcing owners to sign a release form. I believe some cities may have ordinances <br /> that impose additional sanitary sewer or stormwater charges if an owner refuses to <br /> permit inspection. This is something you may wish to check with neighboring <br /> cities. <br /> 10. Method to determine emergency financial relief to residents. This <br /> paragraph seems to imply that the City will provide emergency financial relief to <br /> residents. Again, this would be an improper expenditure of City funds. If the City <br /> wants to compile records relating to stormwater damage, there probably is nothing <br /> wrong with that, but it is unclear as to what the City would do with such detailed <br /> information. <br /> I hope this addresses the legal issues presented by the report, but if you or the <br /> Council members have any further questions, please let me know. <br /> V ry tr y yours, <br /> o. <br /> William R. Soth <br /> WRS/ms <br /> • <br />