§ 1145.88. Implementation of I/I Reduction Program

(A)

Investigation : Pursuant to 1145.89, the director may access the exterior of the property of any person within an area designated by the director pursuant to Section 1145.87 to perform necessary survey work, such as dye testing, smoke testing, or sewer videography.

(B)

Corrective Measures : Once the director has made the designation authorized by 1145.87, the director is authorized to implement or contract for the implementation of these corrective measures at private residences, dwellings, buildings, properties, or other structures in the designated areas. Pursuant to 1145.89, this may include entry onto the property and./or building.

(1)

The City may take the following corrective measures to reduce the contribution of I/I from private properties:

(a)

Rehabilitate private sanitary service laterals;

(b)

Replace damaged private sanitary laterals;

(c)

Disconnect and redirect downspouts that directly or indirectly connect to private sanitary lateral. A downspout is considered indirectly connected to a foundation drain if it discharges within seven feet of the foundation of the building. Said downspouts may be redirected to the street or at least seven feet from the building.

(d)

Rehabilitate or replace damaged or poorly functioning downspouts that are currently directed to the street or at least seven feet from the home.

(2)

With the property owner's written permission, the City may install a sump pump in single family or duplex residential buildings if the building does not have a sump pump.

(3)

Upon completion of any of the corrective measures set forth in Subsections (1) and (2), the City will restore the property at the City's expense.

(D)

Post-Implementation Inspection: Upon completion of required corrective measures, the director is permitted to conduct a post-implementation inspection in accordance with 1145.89. If additional corrective measures are required to further reduce I/I, the City will undertake those measures pursuant to this Section.

(E)

Payment of Costs . The costs of all corrective measures shall be paid by the City.

(F)

Maintenance: In accordance with this Chapter, the owner of the property shall be responsible for the maintenance of any rehabilitated or replaced private sanitary lateral, redirected downspouts and/or sump pump installed pursuant to this section. Any costs of repair, replacement, or maintenance incurred after the corrective measures taken by the City shall be paid by the owner and shall not be subject to reimbursement by the City. The City will, if applicable, transfer any warranty for the work to the owner of the property.

(Ord. No. 2905-2015 , § 3, 12-14-2015)