CC_Minutes_2012_0319 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Regular City Council Meeting Monday,March 19,2012 Page 12 A bench handout from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) was provided and entitled, "Risk Management Information— Optional `No-Fault' Sewer Backup Coverage;" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mayor Roe noted that this topic had been brought forward for discussion follow- ing last summer's major rain event and issues in the McCarron's neighborhood, as well as a resident in another neighborhood experiencing a sewer back-up. Mr. Schwartz provided several alternatives and examples from other communi- ties; and referenced the presentation at the last meeting by the LMCIT providing their rationale and criteria in considering claims based on actual city liability and their maintenance programs in place. Clean-up assistance (vacuuming, disinfecting, steam cleaning,pumping) • City of Fridley has a contractor called to clean up back-ups • No fault admittance by the City of Fridley • Clean-up averages $2,000—$3,000 per incident • Maximum clean-up assistance per Fridley City policy is $5,000 • Damage claims are routed to LMCIT • Roseville averages 6-8 claims per year In consulting with the City of Fridley, Mr. Schwartz noted that they experienced a similar situation to that of Roseville with the McCarron's neighborhood with a trunk line over-capacity during the 2011 summer's heavy rain events, and sewage back-ups into approximately twenty-five (25) homes in Fridley. Mr. Schwartz advised that the City of Fridley paid, through this program, approximately $75,000 total. Mr. Schwartz noted that the City of Fridley's system is smaller than that of Roseville, and they average 3-5 claims per year. Mr. Schwartz opined that the City of Fridley didn't seem overly concerned in paying out for that signif- icant rain event; and that their clean-up assistance policy had been in place for a number of years. Backflow prevention valves • Available for service laterals • In-line or in-drain types available • Cost for a device from $100-$300 plus installation (installation depending on individual plumbing configurations and systems and type of installation—with protection varying as well depending on lower level plumbing and fixtures • Installation costs variable • Possible device cost-share for homeowners and the city Councilmember Willmus questioned if the City could require backflow preven- tion devices as part of permitting for repair of existing systems or new installa- tions; and questioned the number of permits pulled on an annual basis for service lines.