Sanitary Sewer Lateral Emergency Program August 21, 2023

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E. INFRASTRUCTURE 4. Sanitary Sewer Lateral Emergency Program (August 21, 2023) Background The Economic and Community Development Department, as part of the Neighborhood Revitalization Division, manages an Emergency Program which provides grants for owner occupied homes to correct life-threatening situations or conditions that threaten health and safety. The Emergency Program, funded through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD), currently provides up to $6,000 for various issues including: hot water heaters, electrical problems, furnace replacement in the winter and medically necessary air conditioning replacements in the summer. The Emergency Program is currently able to accommodate the addition of sanitary sewer lateral repair for owner occupied homes. City Code Chapter 74 establishes that the sewer lateral from the house to, and including, the connection to the public sewer main is owned and maintained by the property owner. Ownership to the main often means that major repairs will extend into the right of way which can increase repair costs significantly if repairs are necessary under pavement. The property owner is responsible for all pavement removal and replacement along with necessary traffic control. A typical spot repair can range from $8,000412,000 or higher if the depth of the City sewer exceeds twelve feet or is located in a busy street. City Staff receives numerous requests for sanitary sewer lateral repair assistance and currently the City does not offer an assistance program. The addition to the Economic and Community Development Department's Emergency Program will provide up to $15,000 for sewer lateral repair. This policy outlines the general requirement of the program to receive a City contribution. Requirements 1. The recipient must meet the existing program requirements as established by the Economic and Community Development Department and Housing and Urban Development(HUD). 2. The project will be managed by Neighborhood Revitalization Division staff. 3. Routine maintenance related items will not be covered, a statement of emergency need shall be provided by the contractor. 4. Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) funds will cover the first $6,000 with the remaining cost up to a maximum total cost of$15,000 being covered by the Sewer Fund until one or both of the allocated funds are expended. 5. The contractor will be required to get the necessary permits for the work. Inspection and approval of the repair will be provided by the Public Works Department.