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requesting use of the septic system repair policy and the Council. At this time it appears that a couple of other options may be available; including a "Rebuilding Together Loan" with the County, and "Fix Up Fund Loan" with the state. If directed by Council to proceed under this policy, staff would solicit quotes from septic system installers while the property owner investigates the alternative funding options identified to determine eligibility. If they are unsuccessful in securing funds and wish to continue under the City's policy, the appropriate paperwork can be prepared to initiate the improvement (see attached correspondence from the City Attorney). Due to time constraints associated with the failing system, and the imminent cold of winter approaching, staff would like to expedite this process to the extent feasible. Recommendation: If all other financing options have been exhausted by the property owner, staff recommends use of the Septic System Repair policy to repair the failing septic system at 16361 Ferret Street NW. Funding Source: Funding for this program would come from the sanitary sewer enterprise utility fund, and paid back with a special assessment against the property. Council Action: Motion to approve the use of the Septic System Repair policy to repair the failing septic system at 16361 Ferret Street NW. The Council may also consider requiring the property owner to submit evidence that they have investigated all other potential funding options, and are ineligible to receive financing through such programs. Septic System Repair Policy Notice of Failing Septic System City Attorney Correspondence Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Brian Olson Brian Olson 11/16/2011 12:37 PM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 11/17/2011 08:55 AM Form Started By: Tim Himmer Started On: 11/14/2011 03:15 PM Final Approval Date: 11/17/2011