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Request for Sewer Connection - 2445 Woodhaven Drive September 15, 1986 Page 4 OPTION 4. Install innovative system, such as composting or incinerating devices; feasible but perhaps not the most economical or palatable alternative. Estimate $5,000-$15,000. OPTION 5. Install holding tanks: feasible but very expensive. Estimate $1,000+$3,500/year. OPTION 6. Install collection systems and community drainfield: circumstances do not warrant this action. OPTION 7. Collection system connected to municipal sewer: again, circumstances do not warrant any type of community system. OPTION 6. Condemn and demolish: not realistic given other options available. Based on Options 1 thru 5 being feasible, it does not seem viable that a "sewer project" is warranted. Item 10: Potential Similar Requests Q. Are there similar situations in the City where sewer is nearby and similar requests could be forthcoming? A. Yes, in general, anywhere along the 1, riphery of the sewered zones. In fact, we have actual gravity sewer lines on easements over property where we have not allowed connections to that sewer (east of Hackberry). A non -exhaustive review finds 15-20 rural properties that are perhaps 200' or less from a sewer line which they could feasibly connect to. From a general standpont, this may not be significant in overall numbers but might be very significant depending on the local sewer lines involved. Item 11: City's Responsiblity For Existing Situation Q. What is City's responsiblity to Hull given his claim that the City did not fulfill its inspection and follow-up obligation? A. In providing the service of building inspections, the City has never assumed any financial liability or obligation for omissions or errors by contractors. The fact that a private contractor dir' not perform does not mean the City assumes the responsiblity f his non-performance. In this case, in retrospect, the two items that the inspections department failed to insist that the contractor complete, namely the high-water alarm and the manhole risers, are not items that impair the proper functioning of the system, but are required for convenience of maintenance or for the owner's protection as a warning system. The cost of retrofitting these 2 items is probably in the range of $600- 800. If a mound system is constructed to replace the existing drainfield, the retrofitting would be required.