HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Reimbursement for water service transfer at 818 8th Street RESOLUTION NO. 17-323
RESOLUTION APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT TO PROPERTY OWNER FOR
818 8TH STREET WATER SERVICE EXPENSES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, during the winter of 2016, Public Works staff investigated running water behind
the curb on 8th Street; and, through the investigation, it was found that there was not a public water
main break, but instead a private water service that was leaking; and,
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2016, the homeowner at 818 8th Street was notified that their
water service was leaking between the curb stop and the main; Section 28.214 of the Municipal Code
was referenced in the notification letter, stating that if the owner or consumer does not act to correct
the defect within 14 calendar days after notice, water service may be discontinued; and,
WHEREAS, the water service was lead between the old 4"water main under the street and
the curb box, with galvanized pipe running from the curb box to the house; this material required
that a new copper line be installed from the newer 8"water main under the street into the house; and,
WHEREAS, in March 2016, City Council adopted the FY 2016-17 budget that included
fimding for the 2016/17 Water System Improvements; the Water System Improvements included the
costs to transfer all water services along the 81h Street project corridor between Northwestern Avenue
and Duff Avenue, which includes the subject property; and,
WHEREAS, upon being notified, the homeowner hired Benjamin Franklin Plunbing of
Ames to install a new water service on April 21, 2016, and the work was completed for a total price
of$6,098; and,
WHEREAS, at the beginning of the 16/17 fiscal year, Public Works staff began the design
of the 2016/17 Water System Improvements Program#1 — Water Service Transfer to abandon the
old 4" water main along 8th Street and transfer water services to the newer 8" water main from
Northwestern Avenue to Duff Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the cost to transfer the water services are completely covered as part of the
project; had the homeowner not already installed a new service in April, replacement of her service
would have been included in the project; and,
WHEREAS, upon receiving notification of the upcoming project, the homeowner at 818 8t'
Street called staff to explain that she recently installed a new water service from the 8" water main
and inquired if any reimbursement would be available for the water service expenses due to the
unfortunate timing of the break and start of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that reimbursement to the property owner at 818 8th Street for the 016/17 Water System
Improvements Program #1 - Water Service Transfer project unit cost for a Type B water service,
totaling$3,500 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23'day of May, 2017.
a] 144i'o -A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23' day of May, 2017.