Agenda - Council - 03/27/1984 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TO: FROM: DATE: RE: MEMO Ramsey City Council City Staff March 21, 1984 Recommendations on Implementation of the On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems Inspection Program The attached following items have been prepared by City Staff to implement the on-site sewage disposal system inspection and maintenance program: 1) A preliminary letter describing the program 2) On-Site Sewage Disposal System Location and Maintenance Report 3) Septic Tank Pumping Permit We have also prepared a map to show which areas are the most likely to pollute or fail. This map will be available for review at your March 27, 1984 council meeting. In setting up the program, we reviewed several options which could be used in implementing the ordinance. These options, with pros and/or cons, are as follows: l) Have the City complete the initial inspection and assess the cost to the homeowner. a. Provides more consistent reporting b. Detects more systems that have failed or are in violation of the City Code c. Initial cost to homeowner is higher 2) City takeover responsibility for pumping a. Contract with pumper reduces cost per tank pumping b. City has all information about riser pipe and manhole locations which saves homeowner time c. City maintains control over pumping d. Benefits city by reducing failures due to infrequent pumping - may delay need for sewer e. Eliminates need for checking sludge and scum levels-- inspect only for failed drainfield. 3) Individual contracts with pumper a. Requires follow-up by city that tank was pumped in two-year time limit. b. Variable quality of pumping - solids removal c. High cost d. No less control over disposal of septage