Loading...
All sump pumps shall have a discharge pipe installed to the outside wall of the building with one-inch minimum diameter, with union or other couplings for easy pump disconnection or repair and replacement. The pipe attachments shall be rigid and permanent. The discharge shall extend at least three feet outside of the foundation wall and shall be directed toward the front or rear yards of the property. All new construction having a sump basket shall have permanent piping installed to the sump basket with permanent fittings and discharged to the outside of the foundation wall as described in this section. Such work shall be completed prior to the final building inspection and issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Subd. 1. Entering Property. Duly authorized employees of the city shall be permitted to enter all properties for the purpose of inspection, observation, confirmation that illegal connections are not present, measurement, sampling, and testing in accordance with the provisions of this section. Those employees shall have no authority to inquire into processes including metallurgical, chemical, oil, refining, ceramic, paper, or other industries except as is necessary to determine the kind and source of the discharge to the public sewer. Each property may be inspected at least once per year, even if found in compliance.
Subd. 2. Safety Rules. While performing the necessary work on private property as referred to in Subd. 1 above, the authorized employees of the city shall observe all safety rules applicable to the premises.
Subd. 3. Easements. Duly authorized employees of the city shall be permitted to enter all private properties through which the city holds easements for the purpose of, but not limited to, inspection, observation, maintenance, and construction of public sewers.
Subd. 4. Surcharge. Any person refusing to allow their property to be inspected shall be subject to a surcharge as provided in the city fee schedule. The surcharge shall in no way restrict the city’s right to seek an injunction in court ordering the necessary connections or disconnections to the sewer system, or from pursuing any other legal remedy.
All rates and rents for sewer use shall be charged directly to the owner of the real estate on which the sewer use occurred and billings paid by owners within 30 days after period of use. Bills shall be paid promptly when due at the office of the City Administrator or to the utility billing contractor. The City Administrator shall, in case bills are not paid when due, add a penalty identified in the city fee schedule to the amount of the bills and collect the bills. In case of a failure to pay the bills by the fourth month, notice shall be given by mail to the owner of the real estate upon which the sewer use occurred, and if the bill shall not have been paid, the amount of the bill shall be certified to the County Auditor, to be included with the taxes against the real estate involved and to be collected therewith. In addition, after notice to the owner and resident of the premises, the city may proceed with shutting off the water supply to the premises as provided in subsection 800.20.
(Ord. 2004-31, passed 10-27-2004)
Subd. 1. Any person found to be violating any provisions of this section shall be served by the city with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within the time period stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations.
Subd. 2. Any person who shall continue any violation beyond the time limit provided for in the written notice shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day in which any such violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate offense.
Subd. 3. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall become liable to the city for any expense, loss, or damage occasioned by the city by reason of the violation.