Adopt Resolution #17-03-076 Approving Assessment Agreement for Repair of Failed SSTS (Subsurface Sewage Treatment System) 16400 Uranimite St. NW; Case of Kathy Charette

The property owner has requested assistance from the City to make required repairs to the property's SSTS by constructing a replacement septic system and assessing the costs back to the Subject Property. This practice is in line with existing City policy.

On September 2, 2016, the City received a complaint regarding the SSTS . An inspection revealed raw waste water surfacing in the area of the SSTS treatment area. The property owner was notified of the requirement to make repairs. The owner obtained a design and a quote to make the repairs. The owner applied for financial assistance to Anoka County which administers and serves as a local lender for the Department Of Agriculture Best Management Program (AgBMP).  Anoka County determined the owner did not qualify for assistance. The owner applied for a loan at Wells Fargo and was denied. Due to privacy concerns, communication from each of the agencies is not published, but verified by Staff. The owner then petitioned the City for financial help through the City's SEPTIC SYSTEM REPAIR policy (see attached). 

The SEPTIC SYSTEM REPAIR policy provides a way for the City to make the repairs and assess the cost of the project to the property.The cost of the project plus administrative fees is estimated to be $22,963.75. It is noted that the property is encumbered by a reverse mortgage and the City has certified delinquent utilities every year since 2009. An assessment for a sealcoating project in 2012 has recently been paid in full. The City's investment is protected through the Special Assessment process, which is protected from other encumbrances and foreclosure, if that were to occur.

The project is funded through the City's sewer fund, which will be repaid through the assessment agreement.

Staff recommends approval of the Assessment Agreement.

Motion to adopt Resolution #17-03-076 approving Assessment Agreement for repair of failed SSTS (Subsurface Sewage Treatment System) 16400 Uranimite St. NW.