HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-11-03; City Council; Resolution 2015-269EXHIBIT 1
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-269
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SEWER
LATERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO
4 THE CITY OF CARLSBAD'S SANITARY SEWER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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WHEREAS, on Aug. 7,2007, City Council adopted revisions to the Carlsbad Municipal Code
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7 section 13.04.045 defining responsibilities for private lateral maintenance and cleaning; and
8 WHEREAS, Jul. 21, 2009, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2009-192 approving the City
ofCarlsbad Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP); and
WHEREAS, sanitary sewer spills threaten public health and adversely affect the
environment; and
WHEREAS, many ofthe reported sewer overflows are caused by deteriorated or damaged
14 sewer lateral piping; and
15 WHEREAS, Feb. 25, 2015, the City of Carlsbad settled litigation pertaining to sewer spills
and is required to establish a Sewer Lateral Grant Program (Program); and
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WHEREAS, the establishment ofthe Program will enable the city's Wastewater Division
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to assist our sewer service area customers with repair, rehabilitation or replacement of their
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2Q sewer laterals; and
21 WHEREAS, modifications to the SSMP will incorporate language regarding the
22 establishment ofthe program and its guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California
as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
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1 2. That the Program is hereby established and funded as provided herein. The
2 Wastewater Division shall be charged with awarding grants through this program, provided
sufficient funds are available.
3. That the Program shall be funded with $50,000 for half of Fiscal Year 2016 and then
Fiscal Years 2017-21. Funding is budgeted in the Wastewater Operating Budget. Following
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7 expenditure ofthe annual funds dedicated to this purpose, the program shall be suspended to
8 evaluate its validity and until such time as additional funds are appropriated to the program.
^ 4. That a Program report shall provide an accounting of the use of funds and
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assistance in determining ifthe program should be continued.
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5. That the Utilities Director, or designee, shall be authorized to implement the
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^2 Program in compliance with the guidelines as attached hereto as Exhibit A, and as provided in
14 applicable resolutions, ordinances and laws
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting ofthe City Council ofthe City
of Carlsbad on the 3"^ day of November, 2015, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
Council Members Hall, Blackburn, Schumacher, Wood, Packard.
None.
ABSENT: None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
ATTEST:
BARBARA ENGLESOriyiity Clerk
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Exhibit 2
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Utilities
Sewer Lateral Grant Program
Guidelines
The City of Carlsbad Wastewater Division will assist property owners with replacement or
rehabilitation of their private sewer lateral from the building to the sewer main in an effort to
lower the number of sewer spills associated with faulty sewer pipelines.
The sewer lateral is a pipeline that runs from the building to the sewer main generally located in
the middle ofthe street.
Spills from private sewer laterals account for a majority ofthe overflows reported to the State
Water Board. The Carlsbad Wastewater Division is responsible to report every sewer spill
including spills from private sewer laterals. The goal ofthis lateral grant program is to lower the
amount of spills by assisting Carlsbad sewer customers with refurbishing the sewer lateral that
are in most need of repair.
This assistance is in the form of a grant program that will reimburse the property owner half (up
to $3,000) ofthe expenses spent on these repairs. Repairs can be accomplished by either open
trench cut method where the pipe is replaced or through trenchless techniques where the sewer
pipe is lined and all of the work is done inside the pipe and there are a minimal number of
trenches cut.
The property owner is required to:
• Fill out a questionnaire; and
• Solicit three bids for the repair work; and
• Submit the questionnaire and the bids to the Carlsbad Wastewater Division for
approval.
The bid winning licensed plumbing contractor will then apply for all appropriate City of Carlsbad
Permits. All of the necessary permits and plans must be submitted before they are granted
approval to start the work.
A video of the sewer lateral after construction is required. The Carlsbad Wastewater Division
representative and the property owner will review the video. The property owner will then
release the City of Carlsbad from liability.
The Sewer Lateral Grant Program will operate on a first come, first served basis. In the event
there are several applications submitted at one time, there will be a triage survey done to decide
a prioritization. The highest priority will be given to locations that have had overflows/spills.
This Program is offered to sewer customers within the Carlsbad Wastewater service area which
includes a majority ofthe City of Carlsbad except for the south and southeast portions ofthe city.
Sewer Lateral Grant Program - Guidelines
Update 11-03-2015
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EXHIBITS Ccityof
CarlsDad
SEWER LATERAL GRANT PROGRAM QUESTIONNAIRE
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
Applicant Name
Address of Lateral Location:
HOW DID YOU CONFIRM YOUR LATERAL PROBLEM?
• BLOCKAGE/STOPPAGE
• OVERFLOW
• PLUMBER INSPECTION / VIDEO / DOCUMENTATION
• CARLSBAD WASTEWATER NOTIFICATION
DOES THE ISSUE OR PROBLEM WARRANT A REPAIR OR REHABILITATION?
• YES
• NO
DO YOU HAVE A LICENSED PLUMBING CONTRACTOR BID?
• YES
• NO
I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT.
• YES
• NO
Initials Date
Request Received
Plumber Certification
Invoice / Bid Attached
Carlsbad Wastewater verification that work qualifies underthe Sewer Lateral Grant Program
Post construction video provided
Reimbursement Approved
Reimbursement Amount $.
Property Owners Signature Date
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