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Despite the above Lr.regularities and violations, the septic system was approved. Obviously, the City of Orono therefore bears at least some responsibility for the condition of my septic system and my current plight, yet, as current owner of the property, I am the one held accountable. Basis the City's failure to approve my septir. cyst ,. have lost the ability to refinance rm. iuse. This has already cost me approximately 4350.00 in unrecoverable appraisal fees, credit reports, water tests, etc., and could potentially cost me approximately $50,000 3150 per no. x 30 years savings) if I am unable to refinance at the advantageous interest rates that were available earlier this year. Additionally, within two creeks after receipt of the "bombshell" inspection report, my finished, carpeted basement was flooded not once but twice by back-up of the septic systeo. Our damages amounted to well over $600 (none of which was covered by insurance), and included many hours of disgusting clean-up and trauma ti) my family. Subsequent to receipt of the City Inspection Report, I have contacted a number of contractors to obtain cost estimates relative to repair/replacement of my system basis City recommendations. To fully remedy the situation, via uncovering Fnd waterl -)fing the existing tanks, adding risers and manholes, installation - high water alarm, installation of the proper pump, and replacement ui ,e existing drain field with a mound system (as indicated on page 6 of the inspection report) would cost approximately $5800 at minimum, excluding repairs to my lawn. This is completely beyond our financial means. This proposal would also result in the los_. of usable lawn space and possible loss o trees. As in'.tially indicated, - am requesting that we be permitted to onnect o the urist.ng City sewer in Lane, a:: an alternative to repair/reply ement of my on •+te septic system. e Elm Lane sewer line is directly Ijacent to my pr nerty ants is only abo,it 220 ft. from the sewer discharge a of my house. C ntractor estimates indicate that approximately C. 00 wouli co-- r all costs necessary to complete this hook-up. Although thi- sum of mor? 's also more than we can currently rfford, it is at least financially feL At present we have a home that cannot be reLinanced, cannot ue -+ld, and cannot be left unattended without fear that the septic system may again erupt in our basement during our absence. Currently we are unable to ccrrect this situation as we lark the finance:; required to COMDlete the extensive repair/replacement work proposed by the City. We therefore ask your assistance in resolution of this problem, and that our alternate proposal be ari,- -)ved. %k, ) �[V,0 Toward W. Hul- 2445 Woodhaven Drive Long Lake, MN 55356 cc: Jeanne Mabusth Building and Zoning Administrator Orono City Offices P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 r 2693F