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123 Various portions of the code were reviewed with the Commission, with staff 124 attempting to simplify language and references for the general public to better 125 understand (e.g. Section 802.08) and other agency requirements as well. 126 127 Section 802.08 128 Member Cihacek pointed out apparent language missing (e.g. "this") in reference 129 to prohibited discharges including but not limited to... 130 131 Section 802.11 132 Staff reviewed staff options for entry upon private property, and alternate 133 language proposed for a licensed plumber to provide an acceptable certification of 134 an inspection to meet I/I requirements as an option beyond staff performing 135 inspections if so desired by the property oner 136 _, N 137 802.12 138 Specific to rates and charges, staff advised that the intent was to address these 139 (e.g. surcharges for non-compliance) as part of the annual review of City fees 140 reviewed and adopted by the City CounVispectiOns on versus continually 141 changing ordinances. 142 46h., 143 Discussion ensued regarding how "certiwould be handles and 144 requirements for that certification if staff was not welcomed by the property 145 owner to^refe ue diligence and how inspections could be verified and 146 legitimat 147 148 Mr. Schd a court case in ittle NCanain the recent past when a 149 property owner refused the City entrance into their home, resulting in a court 150 finding that the City could not demand access to perform sump pump inspections. 151 However, Mr. Schwartz noted that the court determined that a city did have the 152 ability to shut off water/sewer service to encourage property owners to allow 153 access in some situations, but not in a sump pump inspection situation, thereby 154 leaving a city with no recourse. Mr. Schwartz advised that this had prompted 155 cities to find alternative ways to have a sump pump inspection certified by a third 156 party. 157 158 Ms. Giga advised that as part of the water meter replacement program, the City 159 anticipated 5,000 additional homes available for sump pump inspections; with the 160 certification process an option available for those homes with new meters already 161 installed. 162 163 At the request of Member Seigler, Mr. Schwartz clarified that this was applicable 164 for any home currently without an automated meter; with 6,000 remaining to be 165 done, 5,000 under the contract approved with Ferguson Waterworks and the other 166 1,000 to be completed by City staff. Mr. Schwartz advised that, for those homes 167 with no sump pump, the inspection sheet would indicate that no sump pump 168 existed, but with those homes constructed prior to foundation drains being Page 4 of 14