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1852 Turquoise Tr - Correction LtrCity of Eagan Mike Maguire Mayor Pau! Bakken Cyndee Fields Gary Hansen Meg Tilley Council Members Thomas Hedges City Administrator Municipal Center 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 551 22 -1 81 0 651 675 5000 phone 651 675 5012 fax 651.454.8535 TDD Maintenance Facility 3501 Coachman Point Eagan, MN 55122 651 675.5300 phone 651 675 5360 fax 651 4548535 TDD www cityofeagan com The Lone Oak Tree The symbol of strength and growth in our community Sanitary Sewer System -- I/I CORRECTION WORK ORDER Richard Pieper 1852 Turquoise Trail Eagan MN 55122 April 12, 2011 Thank you for your recent cooperation and participation in completing the inspection of your Sewer Service to identify sources of clearwater flow into the sanitary sewer system.. As a result of that inspection, certain aspects of your sewer service were found to be out of compliance with Section 3.40 of the City Code regarding Inflow & Infiltration (1/1), (A copy of the City Code can be found at www.cityofeaga n.com /inflow) The following issues must be corrected or repaired to comply with City Codes: The sump pump discharges into the sanitary sewer. This will have to be disconnected and discharged outside the house with rigid (PVC or ABS) piping. Please be aware that the City of Eagan has adopted a program whereby the City will pay 50% of the costs for these required repairs.. If so requested, the City will also finance the property owner's share of these costs over a period of up to 5 years at 4% interest by spreading it as a special assessment for collection with your property taxes. (NOTE: Permit fees are not considered as part of the repair cost and are not eligible for reimbursement or financing options..) OPTIONS & PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW FOR BRINGING YOUR PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE • ALL REPAIRS REQUIRE CITY PERMITS. If the repair work involves your sewer service located outside your building, you will need to obtain a Sewer Permit. If the repair work involves your sump pump, foundation drain or other internal plumbing system, you will need a Plumbing Permit„ Some situations may require both permits. • If you plan to complete the repairs yourself, you must first obtain a written itemized bid from two (2) different Contractors /Plumbers and submit that information when applying for the City permit. You will also have to provide an original copy of all receipts for actual material costs incurred once the work has been completed and a Final Inspection has verified compliance with City Codes The City will then issue a reimbursement check for its 50% share If your share of the costs exceeds $200, you may also elect to have that amount financed by the City.. An application form will be provided upon request.. This will allow the City to issue a reimbursement check to you for 100% of the costs incurred.. • If you plan to hire a Contractor /Plumber to complete the work, you must obtain a written itemized bid from two (2) different Contractors /Plumbers and submit that information when applying for the City Permit We are enclosing a list of pre - approved sewer pipe contractors for your convenience, While you are not obligated to use a Sewer contractor from this list, all contractors must be pre - approved before a permit can be issued. A much larger list of Licensed Plumbers is available on the City's web site at: www.cityofeagan.com /inflow After the work has been completed, you must submit a copy of the Contractor /Plumber's Final Invoice when scheduling a Final Inspection Once the inspection has verified compliance with City Codes, the City will then issue a reimbursement check for its 50% share made out jointly to you and the contractor /plumber if your share of the costs exceeds $200, you may also elect to have that amount financed by the City. An application form will be provided upon request This will allow the City to provide reimbursement for 100% of the costs incurred„ NOTE: before any payment can be processed by the City, a Final Inspection must be completed and a Certificate of Compliance issued.. If you fail to make the noted repairs within the required 60 days, a SURCHARGE of $150 PER MONTH WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR UTILITY BILL (Until the repairs are satisfactorily completed) We recognize that this mandatory program is an unexpected inconvenience and expense to you We want to minimize its impact and help you through this process. Thank you for your continued cooperation in this very important environmental protection program City of Eagan Public Works Department Still Have Questions? Contact Eagan Utilities at (651) 675 -5200 or go to: www.cityofeagan.com /Inflow Enclosures: Copy of Inspection Report Contractor Lien Waver Contracting and Payment Options