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Enid staff propose reimbursing homeowners up to $1,000 for sewer backflow preventers amid rising claims
Summary
City staff proposed a program to reimburse residents who voluntarily install sanitary sewer backflow prevention systems — up to 100% of cost, capped at $1,000 — as local and statewide sewer-backup claims accelerate, and outlined a five‑year cleaning plan and outreach strategy.
City staff on Tuesday detailed a proposed incentive program that would reimburse homeowners who voluntarily install sanitary sewer backflow prevention systems, part of a broader effort to curb rising sewer‑backup claims and liability costs.
The proposal, presented by staff members identified in the meeting as Melissa and Brooke, would add amendments to city code related to the capital improvement and replacement account (Title 2, Chapter 6) to create a voluntary reimbursement pathway. Staff said installation costs for a typical residential backflow prevention system are estimated at about $500 to $750 and recommended reimbursing 100% of the documented cost, with a per‑customer cap of $1,000.
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