Who is eligible to participate in this program?
(a) If you are a resident of the City of Struthers you are eligible to participate in the program. The following information and instructions are provided for eligible residents to participate in the Backflow Control Program.
(b) Residents of the City of Struthers are asked to read the following important information carefully to avoid delays or possible disqualifications in obtaining reimbursement for expenses and to insure the proper equipment is installed. Failure to follow the requirements and inspection process detailed herein will disqualify the applicant's eligibility for reimbursement.
(1) If you are eligible to qualify for the 50% reimbursement up to a maximum of $1,500.00, a gate valve and sump pump shall be installed. The removal of the footer drains from the sanitary sewer shall be completed prior to reimbursement. The removal of the footer drains from the system in accordance with code shall be required and part of the total cost of the project. Permit and inspection fees are not reimbursable.
Eligible properties with an existing sump pump will be inspected prior to reimbursement for an installed gate valve.
(2) To obtain reimbursement for costs to have the footer drains removed from the sanitary sewer, sump pump installed and gate valve placed on the sanitary sewer lateral, eligible home/property owner(s) are to obtain at least two (2) proposals from master licensed plumbers prior to installation of the devices. Residents contacting businesses to do the work should inquire as to experience in performing the work to be done. The home/property owner can select any qualified contractor however, the City will only reimburse 50% up to $1,500.00 of the lowest proposal submitted and will not participate in any cost beyond that stated in the proposal.
(3) For eligible residents who have completed the work after July 21, 2003 and before the effective date of this ordinance, to be eligible for reimbursement of fifty percent (50%) maximum of $1,500.00 of the cost, complete documentation of payment for work must be provided. Documentation of these costs may be in the form of cancelled checks or invoices marked paid by the vendor.
(4) When all work is completed, eligible residents shall provide the City of Struthers proof of payment to the contractor for work performed. Proof to include cancelled checks or invoice stamped paid and signed by the contractor before reimbursement of fifty percent (50%) of cost up to a maximum of $1,500.00 is paid by the City, the resident shall sign a statement releasing the city from all liability in connection with the work or the proper operation of the gate valve and sump pump and future basement flooding.
(5) The City, through the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager reserves the right to limit the number of participants in any given year based on the availability of funds for said program.
(6) All work must be performed by a master licensed plumber, who is registered with both Mahoning County and the City of Struthers Board of Health. The work shall be properly performed and meet all requirements of the State Of Ohio Plumbing Code.
(7) Permits must be obtained from the Struthers Board of Health for the sump pump installation, gate valve, and general inspection of work. Residents having work done prior to the effective date of this Ordinance are to contact the Board of Health for a permit if the permit was not originally obtained. Permit and inspection fees are not reimbursable.
(8) The Mahoning County Inspection Department must inspect the work prior to completion of the work, i.e., the covering of piping. If the work has been completed on or after July 21, 2003 and the effective date of this ordinance and a reimbursement for costs is requested, the resident should contact the Struthers Board of Health to see if an inspection of the work was done at the time of performance. If the work has not been inspected by the Mahoning County Board of Health, inspection of the existing sump pump and gate valve shall be made prior to any reimbursement.
(c) The Struthers Board of Health maintains a list of licensed and registered master plumbers. Please contact the Struthers Board of Health for a list of master plumbers to perform the work.
(d) Qualified reimbursements through this program will be made in sixty (60) to ninety (90) days from receipt of all required documents.
(e) Any questions concerning this program may be directed to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager or Assistant Manager.
(Ord. 04-078. Passed 11-10-04.)