Adopt Resolution #19-069 Approving Memorandum of Understanding with Anoka County for Septic Plan Review  Please Note:  This case was moved from Consent Agenda 4.7 to Regular Agenda 7.7.

The purpose of this case is to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Anoka County Environmental Services to perform plan review for septic systems.

Due to the recent retirement of the City's former Building Official, a temporary service level gap exists and needs to be addressed. The City administers a program as required by Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080 to track the maintenance of private septic systems in order to protect the health of the community and groundwater supply from noncompliant septic systems. The City's new Building Official, Mr. Jesse Szykulski, starts on Monday, March 11, but is not currently certified to complete septic plan review. Mr. Szykulski will obtain this certification in the next 6 to 12 months.

Staff reached out to Anoka County Environmental Services who maintains the Countywide Ordinance for septic systems, as well as provides resources to local homeowners. Staff at this Department are certified to perform the activities of need for Ramsey. Anoka County has agreed to assist Ramsey on a temporary basis, but charges for this service. This is a reasonable charge for service. The proposed hourly rate is $75. Based on recent quotes obtained by the City for other Building Inspection related activities, this is a reasonable and average charge.

Alternatively, Staff could obtain additional quotes from private consulting firms. It is anticipated that the hourly rate would still be the same. Since this is a temporary situation, Staff believes the arrangement with Anoka County is most efficient.

Funding for this activity is paid by permit revenue.

Staff recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding.

Motion to adopt Resolution #19-069 approving Memorandum of Understanding with Anoka County for septic plan review.