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prove that location, and what level of maintenance had been provided on that segment of the line. Mr. Schwartz noted that generally most of the older laterals in Roseville were constructed without clean-outs at the property line, and suggested that be a consideration in the PWETC's analysis especially on the sanitary sewer portion. Specific to the water main service connection in Roseville, Mr. Schwartz noted that the main is usually 10' off the center line of the street, so properties on one side of the street were responsible for 20' of lateral to the property line and the homes on the other side of the street may be responsible for 40' of the lateral within the street ROW. Mr. Schwartz noted that this created an inequity in the distance and responsibility for total length of service among property owners. Mr. Schwartz advised that typically the City shutoff or curb box is at the property line, and some cities have taken on ownership of water laterals up to that point, even those having policies similar to the current policy in Roseville (e.g. a recent policy change in the City of Little Canada). Mr. Schwartz noted that typically in terms of the water line, it is either leaking which eventually surfaces or is working fine, and has a clearly defined point for shutoff and determination of which side is the responsibility of the property owner and which is the City's responsibility, which provides another consideration for the PWETC as part of their review. Policy Change Considerations • Why change now • Location of ownership hand off • Long-term cost and risk implications • Residential vs. commercial differences Having experienced such a leak, and the number of workers and equipment required to make the repairs, Member Felice stated that she would have been overwhelmed to pay for that if it hadn't been determined that due to the location it was the City's responsibility to repair it. If consideration is given to change ownership to under the street, Member Felice opined that there would need to be some way to fund that expense; and further opined that it was well worth the cost of insurance to have it available should something like that happen. Member Felice stated her willingness to pay taxes to have that ownership moved to the City; with Mr. Schwartz advising that if that was the PWETC's recommendation and subsequent policy of the City Council, it would require some type of rate increase for those home and/or business owners. Cost Implications • 9000 residential properties in Roseville • $2,500 - $6,000 repair/replacement cost per service lateral—water and sewer separated • Potential $72 million cost with a 50 year liability (based on a $4,000 average cost) Page 5 of 19