HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-23-21 Public Services Com. MinutesDublin City Council
Public Services Committee
Monday, August 23, 2021 – 4:00 p.m.
5555 Perimeter Drive
Council Chamber
Meeting Minutes
Ms. Fox called the August 23, 2021 Public Services Committee meeting to order
at 4:00 p.m.
Present: Vice Mayor De Rosa, Ms. Fox and Mr. Reiner
Staff present: Mr. Ranc, Mr. Plouck, Mr. Hammersmith, Mr. Stanford, Mr. Stiffler,
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Earman
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Reiner moved to approve the minutes of June 15, 2021 Public Services
Committee meeting.
Vice Mayor De Rosa seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion: Ms. Fox, yes; Vice Mayor De Rosa, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes.
Water & Sanitary Sewer Extension Policy
Mr. Ranc introduced the water and sanitary sewer extension policy and invited
Mr. Stanford to present the subject.
Mr. Stanford shared a presentation (Exhibit A) and explained that this report is
typically reviewed with City Council in the fall.
Mr. Reiner asked why a backflow is necessary on public water. Mr. Stanford
stated that it is a City of Columbus requirement. Mr. Hammersmith explained
that it is an EPA requirement and is inspected annually.
Mr. Stanford broke down the fees for a sanitary sewer connection as: City of
Dublin at just over $1,100 at a 50% reduction, inspection fee of $150, and City
of Columbus capacity fee based on a ¾-inch tap would be just over $3,000.
There is a cost associated with abandoning an on-site septic system. For a water
connection only, homeowners’ expenses are estimated to be between $8,600
and $14,000. For sanitary sewer connection, it would be $11,000 to $22,000.
Mr. Reiner shared past experiences where residents found that drilling wells
deeper was more cost effective than the fees required to connect to public
utilities.
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Ms. Fox asked what factors brought Area 1C to be scheduled. Mr. Stanford
stated that an AEP project drove the need to bring this forward in prioritization.
Mr. Hammersmith explained that with the Bethel/Sawmill transmission line
improvement project, AEP impacted and removed vegetation from three mound
systems along Glencree Place and those systems became inoperable. Current
standards would not allow a new system to be installed on a lot of that size. The
City became concerned that if someone’s system failed there would be no system
in place and so that area was accelerated.
Ms. Fox asked if there is commitment from residents on upcoming projects. Mr.
Standford stated that though they have had a lot of public interaction, they do
not have commitment. He added that a lot of the discussion around that project
has focused on sidewalks.
Vice Mayor De Rosa suggested that providing residents with costs up front may
be the only way to obtain a solid commitment.
Mr. Stanford shared that lack of expected commitment is affecting the 15-year
implementation and when (not it) systems fail, if there is no public sewer
available, residents will be forced to install new and updated household sewer
treatment systems (HSTS). Once new HSTS are installed, the option to install a
public connection is gone.
Ms. Fox asked about inspections of septic systems and if they require permits
through the City. Mr. Stanford stated that permitting and inspecting is done
through the Franklin County Board of Health.
Vice Mayor De Rosa requested updated information to show actual numbers of
homes or connections. The Committee asked what other communities are doing
with regards to implementing public sewer/water connections.
Mr. Ranc stated that Staff has done some benchmarking and none offer great
options so they will continue to do research. He also committed to bring back to
the Committee costs per unit (a range).
Ms. Fox shared ideas for assisting in financing like a grant through the State of
Ohio, assessment, waiving the sewer cap charge for the first year, or low-interest
loans. She would also like to inform property owners of concerns found by
Franklin County. Ms. Fox recommended that desire for public water/sewer be a
factor for prioritization. Mr. Hammersmith explained that they cannot install only
a piece of the system.
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Vice Mayor De Rosa stated that high-risk areas must be taken care of first if this
is being done for public health.
Mr. Ranc stated that Staff recommends getting Franklin County to look at the
health assessment and prioritize that highest and finding ways to reduce cost to
residents.
Vice Mayor De Rosa noted that the City of Columbus costs are still high.
Ms. Fox asked if there is a way to avoid putting in public sewer and water and
have these HSTS become inspected and maintained in a safe way. This would
also keep these areas rural in character.
Mr. Reiner and Ms. Fox are not in favor of making connections mandatory. Vice
Mayor De Rosa stated that if a situation is going to impact the health and safety
of the community, she is not sure she would be opposed to a mandate.
The Committee requested Staff to provide:
- Updated numbers to reflect number homes,
- Other financing options,
- And a reassessment of health and safety risks.
The item was requested to return to Public Services Committee for further
discussion.
Waterway Maintenance Staff Report
Mr. Hammersmith introduced the Waterway Maintenance Program. This program
will assure waterways are kept clear of unnatural debris and other blockages,
maintain conveyance capacity, reduce illicit discharges, improved habitats and
add value to properties. He shared visuals of waterways and streams in good
health. Staff has been working with Franklin Soil and Water and received
inspections over four years identifying areas of deficiencies. The area remaining
to be inspected is north of 270 and east of the Scioto River. Portions of the
waterways have been designated by FEMA as floodway and floodplain. Staff is in
the process of developing an RFP for a consultant to assist in developing a
waterways maintenance program. The program being proposed is an annual
program shifting from ditch maintenance to a more comprehensive waterway
program.
Mr. Reiner asked about setbacks on waterways. Mr. Hammersmith stated that
stream corridor protection zones are in code and actively enforced. The setback
requirements vary. Mr. Stanford stated that often that is a legally defined zone
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