[Ord. No. 2001-1225 §1, 10-16-2001]
A.
As approved
by the voters of the City of Frontenac, in April, 2002, this policy
will be effective January 1, 2002.
B.
The owner
of a single family home may recover one hundred percent (100%) of
the authorized costs (not to exceed thirty-four hundred dollars, $3,400.00),
in repairing defective sewer lateral service lines serving the property
of the owner, in compliance with the City's policy and procedures
governing this program.
C.
Each
owner of a single family home shall be assessed twenty-eight dollars
($28.00) per year on their annual general tax levy bill. Owners of
residential dwellings who are delinquent in paying any City of Frontenac
taxes, fees or assessments will not be allowed to participate in the
program until all taxes, fees, assessment and interest have been paid.
D.
Commercial
and industrial properties cannot participate in the program.
E.
This
program will not cover any costs associated with sewer lateral repairs
performed prior to January 1, 2002.
F.
Reimbursements
to homeowners will be based on a first come first served basis.
[Ord. No. 2001-1225 §1, 10-16-2001]
A.
A sewer
lateral service line is the sewer line, which extends three to five
(3 — 5) feet from the outside of the building foundation wall
or exterior wall to the sewer main in the street or sewer easement.
It does not include a sewer line located under any part of any building.
A sewer lateral service line may be located in a front, side, or rear
yard.
B.
If a
property owner is experiencing a problem with their sewer lateral
service line, the owner must first contact a St Louis County licensed
plumbing contractor or a St Louis County licensed drainlayer contractor
and have the line cabled or jetted. (The problem may be a clogged
line, and not a defective sewer lateral service line.) The cost of
cabling or jetting is not reimbursable by the City because this is
a home maintenance expense. If the problem is not resolved by cabling
or jetting of the line, the owner should contact the City of Frontenac
Public Works Department at 994-3200, Monday through Friday, between
the hours 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., to obtain an application and instructions
for participation in the program.
[Ord. No. 2001-1225 §1, 10-16-2001]
A.
The property
owner (not a tenant or property manager) must submit the application
to participate in the program, prior to any repair work of the sewer
lateral service line.
B.
A completed
application form shall be submitted to the Public Works Department
by the property owner with:
1.
A signed
and notarized statement completed by the St Louis County Licensed
Master Plumber or Drainlayer who verified the need for sewer lateral
repair;
2.
Paid
receipt for all current year taxes, fees and assessments;
3.
One
copy of a camera video of the entire sewer lateral service line showing
the break, the video will be kept by the City of Frontenac for its
records; and
4.
Three
(3) bids from St Louis County licensed Master Plumber or Drainlaying
contractors.
[Ord. No. 2001-1225 §1, 10-16-2001]
A.
The City
will review the application along with the information submitted by
the St Louis County Licensed Master Plumber or Drainlayer and will
accept or deny the application.
B.
Upon
approval of an application and at the City's discretion inspections
may be performed periodically to verify repairs.
[Ord. No. 2001-1225 §1, 10-16-2001]
A.
The property
owner will be responsible for the hiring of a contractor to perform
the repairs.
B.
In addition
to repair of the sewer lateral service line, this program will also
be used to defray the costs to replace street-side sidewalks, driveway
approaches and streets to the extent they are damaged and/or removed
to accomplish the repair, for a total reimbursement up to a maximum
of thirty-four hundred dollars ($3,400.00).
C.
Upon
completion of the work the homeowner shall provide the City of Frontenac
Department of Public Works for review and approval with the following:
D.
The City
will issue a reimbursement check directly to the owner(s) of record
as listed with the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds office, not
to exceed the lowest bid, up to a maximum of thirty-four hundred dollars
($3,400.00).
[Ord. No. 2001-1225 §1, 10-16-2001]
A.
The following
costs are authorized for reimbursement under the program up to a maximum
of thirty-four hundred dollars ($3,400.00).
1.
The
cost of removal of any site improvements (i.e. fences, sidewalks,
driveway, etc.) necessary for excavation to repair or replace the
sewer.
2.
The
cost of excavation and repair of the defective sewer lateral service
line and the cost of the video taping of the entire line. This program
does not cover excavation and repair under any structure, including
the home.
3.
The
cost of restoration of any street, street-side sidewalk, or driveway
approach.
[Ord. No. 2001-1225 §1, 10-16-2001]
A.
The following
costs are not authorized for reimbursement under the program:
1.
The
cost of interior clean-up or other damage to the interior of the home
or personal property caused by sanitary sewer back-ups resulting from
the failure of the sanitary sewer lateral.
2.
The
cost of lost wages or income to the homeowner or occupant due to absence
from work necessary to work with the City or contractors to complete
the repairs under the program.
3.
The
initial cost of cabling, jetting or other methods to attempt to clear
the blockage prior to repair.
4.
If it
is determined that the need for such repair of the sanitary sewer
lateral is the result of a natural disaster, negligence or damage
caused during the course of other excavation or construction on the
site.
5.
Flowers,
bushes, trees, landscaping and other similar yard improvements.
6.
Utilities,
lawn irrigation systems, low voltage and high voltage wiring and other
similar equipment, materials or related devices.
[Ord. No. 2001-1225 §1, 10-16-2001]
A.
No individual
repair shall be charged against the fund in an amount in excess of
thirty-four hundred dollars ($3,400.00). Any costs in excess of this
amount shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
B.
The City
will invest the money collected for this fund until needed. Any interest
earned shall be added back into the fund. The money in this fund is
dedicated for the sole use of eligible sewer lateral repairs as described
in this document and in accordance with Section 249.422, RSMo., and
Section 249.423, RSMo. Reimbursements to homeowners will be based
on a first come first served basis. Reimbursements shall not exceed
the amount in the fund at any time. If the fund becomes insolvent
during any calendar year the homeowner must wait for reimbursement
out of the next year's fund revenue.
C.
The Board
of Aldermen may periodically amend these guidelines in the best interest
of the City and its homeowners as allowed by State law.
