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Jim Graham July 29, 1991 Page 2 � . _ It is our opinion that it would be appropriate to initially give Ms. Stewart a loan for the recommended septic system work and any other necessary home repairs. A second loan might then be appropriate if necessary to help with the costs of the hook-up if sewer becomes available, or for the additional septic work if the City sewer project does not become a reality. There probably are other homeowners in the neighborhood in a situation simi lar to that of Ms. Stewart, i.e. fai ling septic system with minimal funds available to do interim repairs. These are, however, across an area one-quarter mile wide and one mile long, and there is no reasonable way to install a centralized ho lding tank, for instance. Also, in our past discussions with septic contractors, there would be little if any savings gained by coordinating say half a dozen similar interim holding tank installations. Each installation is approximately a half day job, and each takes about the same materials and effort to accomplish. Equipment set-up and travel time would not be significantly decreased by doing a number of pro�ects consecutively in this neighborhood. The only other potential cost saving might be if the City were to contract with a pumper for multiple pump-outs at a reduced rate. However, Orono has always taken the position that the City should avoid being responsible for maintenance of individual systems, and again the pumpers fixed costs cannot be decreased appreciably by pumping multiple tanks, since most pump trucks have a 1500 gallon capacity and would need to make a separate trip to the dump site for each tank pumped out. If we can be of further assistance, please contact me or Assistant Planning and Zoning Adminstrator Mike Gaffron at 473-7357. Sincerely, � � 2r� �j. �t�1�=�� John Gerhardson Public Works Director cc: Michael P. Gaffron, Asst. Planning & Zoning Administrator Stephen Weckman, On-Site Systems Manager JRG/lsv