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Sewer and water service line protection available for homeownersThe City has partnered with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) to offer protection for homeowners in the event of damage or breakage in their sewer and water lines. The coverage is voluntary and available at afford- able monthly or annual prices. SLWA is endorsed by the National League of Cities and has partnered with more than 400 leading cities and mu- nicipalities in the country to provide repair service plans. “Many homeowners do not know that damage to the service lines on their property is their responsibility to repair,” said Sue Polka, City engineer and public works director. “In the event of a service line emergency, the homeowner is responsible for schedul- ing the repair and covering the associated cost. As the City’s homes age, along with the infrastructure serving them, SLWA repair plans provide homeowners with an optional peace of mind solution so they can be better prepared in the event of these unexpected repairs.” The SLWA Service Line Warranty Program protects against damage to pipes on home- owners’ property. Repairs to these pipes are not covered by basic homeowners' insurance or by the City of Arden Hills. If a customer’s line is in need of repair, a simple call to the SLWA 24-hour hotline will dispatch a lo- cal, licensed contractor familiar with local code. There are no service fees or deductibles. Many factors contribute to the life expectancy of a service line includ- ing the age, type of piping material, soil conditions, and installation quality - all factors which are cov- ered through the SLWA protection program. This program is voluntary for residents and provided at no cost to the City of Arden Hills and no public funds are used to promote or administer the program. Residents will soon receive a letter from SLWA that outlines the program, its ben- efits, and rates. For questions about this service, or to enroll, please contact SLWA at 1-844-257-8795, or visit slwofa.com. Walk & Bike to School Day is May 9 Many of our local schools will participate in Walk & Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 9. While we must be aware of kids walking and biking every day, please know that on this day there will be many more kids on the streets making a healthy trek to their classrooms. Sheriff’s Office deputies, reserves, and community affairs officers will be on hand directing traffic in some of the com- munities. Importance of bike safety Spring in Minnesota will find more people out and about, so more attention will need to be paid to bike and pedestrian safety. It is important to remember that bicyclists and motorists are equally responsible for bicycle safety. Bike Rodeo to be held June 14 The Sheriff’s Office will conduct a Bike Rodeo on Thursday, June 14, at Island Lake County Park, 3611 North Victoria Street, Shoreview. The event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and is open to all Ramsey County residents. This Bike Rodeo will have four components, including equipment check, safety instruction, rules of the road, and an obstacle skills course. It will take about 45-60 minutes to complete all the train- ing, and sessions will start on the hour. Bike rodeos are geared toward children, however adult riders are welcome to participate in the training too. Advance registration is appreciated, and can be done online at surveymonkey.com/r/BikeRo- deo2018, or by calling 651-266-7332. The number-one factor contributing to bicycle-vehicle collisions is failure to yield the right-of-way — by bicyclists and driv- ers alike. About one-half of all bicycle- vehicle collisions are due to a variety of bicyclist behaviors, such as disregarding a traffic sign or signal. The other half are caused by vehicle driver behaviors, such as inattention and distraction. Upcoming events hosted by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office promote bicycle safety