4829 Safari Pass - Correction ltr
401~ City of Ea~an
Mike Maguire September 29, 2011
Mayor
Sanitary Sewer System -1/1 CORRECTION WORK ORDER
Paul Bakken Scott Stafford
Cyndee Fields 4829 Safari Pass
Gary Hansen Eagan MN 55123
Meg Tilley
Council Members Thank you for your recent cooperation and participation in completing the
inspection of your Sewer Service to identify sources of clearwater flow into the
Thomas Hedges sanitary sewer system. As a result of that inspection, certain aspects of your sewer
City Administrator 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.cityofeagan.com/inflow)
The following issues must be corrected or repaired to comply with City Codes:
The sump pump dischai ges into the sanitary sewer system with flexible piping.
The sum um will have to be disconnected from the sanitaty sewer system and
Municipal center discharged outside the house with rigi(ABS or PVC piping.
3830 Pilot Knob Road j
Eagan, MN 55122-1810 per the City Code, it is now your responsibility to complete these corrective
651 675 5000 phone improvements within 60 days of the date of this letter..
651 675 5012 fax
651 454,8535 TDD 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
Maintenance Facility 4% interest by spreading it as a special assessment for collection with your property
3501 Coachman Point taxes (NOTE: Permit fees are not considered as part of the repair cost and are not
Eagan, MN 55122 eligible for reimbursement or financing options.)
651 675 5300 phone
651 675 5360 fax OPTIONS & PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW FOR BRINGING YOUR PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE
651 454 8535 TDD • ALL REPAIRS REQUIRE CITY PERMITS„ If the repair work involves your sewer
service located outside your building, you will need to obtain an Inflow &
Infiltration Sewer Permit„ If the repair work involves your sump pump,
wwwcityofeagan.com foundation drain or other internal plumbing system, you will need an Inflow &
Infiltration Plumbing Permit„ Some situations may require both permits.
• If you plan to complete the repairs yourself, you will 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
The Lone Oak Tree City will then issue a reimbursement check for its 50% share If your share of the
The symbol of costs exceeds $200, you may also elect to have that amount financed by the
strength and growth 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
in our community.
• 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; all contractors must be pre-
approved before a permit can be issued. A large list of Licensed Plumbers is
available on the City's web site at: www.citvofeagan.com/i_nflow
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.
Still Have Questions
Contact Eagan Utilities at [651] 675-5200 or go to:
www..cityofeagan.com/Inflow
Thank you for your continued cooperation in this very important environmental
protection program.
City of Eagan
Public Works Department
Enclosures: Copy of Inspection Report
Contractor Lien Waiver
Contracting and Payment Options