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Resolution to Establish the Footing Drain Disconnection Funding Cap at $4,100.00 per Individual Home In Accordance with Section 2:51.1 (3) of Chapter 28 of Title II of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to establish the Funding Cap at $4,100.00 in accordance with Section 2:51.1(3) of Chapter 28 of Title II of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor.
On August 20, 2001, the City Council approved Chapter 28, Section 2:51.1 of the City Code (Ordinance No 32-01), which details the implementation of a citywide footing drain disconnection (FDD) program. In addition, an Administrative Consent Order (ACO) was signed with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to work toward the elimination of sanitary sewer overflow and compliance with Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, Part 31.
The SSO Task Force and City Council recognized that implementation of the FDD Program would not be without challenges. Construction on private property requires effective program management, including community engagement and education, an adequate funding mechanism, responsible contractors, and flexibility to work with individual homes and homeowners. The project management team strives to provide the best possible solution for each home and funding is provided for not only the basic installation components but for restoration of finished basement areas and yards. A number of installation alternatives have been developed to help minimize disruption to the home. An ongoing monitoring program is in place to verify that the flows being removed from the sanitary sewer system are at the magnitude expected. In addition, homeowner feedback is frequently compiled and posted on the project website to help identify areas of improvement.
The City currently provides funding for qualifying footing drain disconnection (FDD) work, which includes the material and labor costs for the foll...
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