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Board approves septic-elimination study and asks staff to refine a sump-pump program
Summary
The board approved a task order to study septic-system elimination costs and tabled further work on a voluntary sump-pump disconnection program pending more tailored analysis and community outreach.
The board approved Task Order #12 to evaluate septic-system elimination and associated program costs and discussed, but did not approve, a proposed sump-pump connection/disconnection program.
Staff and a consultant outlined the septic-elimination scope: gather contractor estimates, review typical setups across the city and produce baseline cost figures to inform program design. The board approved the task order to produce that evaluation by motion and voice vote.
On sump pumps, staff and consultant argued a program should include detection methods (smoke testing, camera inspections, house-by-house checks), public education and options for incentives or enforcement. Staff emphasized locating problem areas before paying incentives and suggested pilot or targeted approaches; the board asked staff to tailor the draft scope to local conditions and tabled final action until a refined draft is available.
Next steps: consultant will produce a draft scope and policy options for a voluntary disconnection program; staff will return with a refined proposal and cost estimates.
