Motion Adopting City Council Policy - Overhead Sewer Program

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6. The applicant must submit to an inspection by a Public Works Department representative to review the typical installation of the system with the applicant and check for possible rainwater or ground water connections to the sanitary sewer system, including sump pumps or down spouts. These connections must be removed prior to system installation. 7. The applicant will acquire 2 estimates for the proposed work. The City's maximum contribution will be at the lowest reasonable estimate up to a maximum of$10,000. 8. The plumbing contractor will be employed by the applicant and not the City. 9. Upon funding approval by the Public Works Department, the applicant shall contract with a licensed plumbing contractor who shall provide the property owner with a detailed proposal and drawings for the installation of an overhead sewer device in the residence. The work must disconnect all plumbing fixtures lower than the City's upstream manhole rim elevation and connect the fixtures to the proposed overhead sewer device. 10. The applicant's plumbing contractor will obtain all necessary permits required by the City. 11. The Public Works Department must approve the final installation prior to final payment. 12. The City of Decatur does not and will not own, maintain, or warranty the overhead sewer system. It remains under the sole ownership of the applicant. Funding for this program is appropriated yearly in the Sanitary Sewer Fund as part of the yearly budget approval process. Funding for overhead sewer installation contributions will be allocated until all authorized funding is expended. Approvals will be on a first come first served basis.