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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03) 2005-R-1Resolution No. 2005-R- BEFORE THE JEFFERSONVILLE SANITARY SEWER BOARD STATE OF INDIANA A Resolution Establishing Policy for Reimbursement of Sewer Related Damages WHEREAS, the Jeffersonville Sanitary Sewer Board (hereinafter called the "Board") may adopt rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the administration of the City's sanitary, sewers; WHEREAS, the Board has received request from property owners who believe their property has been damaged caused by the failure of the City's sewer system; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board that is hereby establishes a Written Policy for Reimbursement of Sewage Related Problems as follows: That ifa property owner believes he or she has incurred damage caused by the failure of the City's sewer system, then a claim must be filed with the Board within 120 days of the date of the damages; That the property owner must submit with the claim written receipts evidencing payment for repairs; That the Board shall review all claims and give the property owner an opportunity to appear m support of his or her claims; That the Board shall pay properly submit claims if all of the following have been shown: That the damage was caused by a failure of the City's sewer system; That the damage was not caused by nature or act of God or an unusual ~veather occurrence such as a large rainfall or was not caused by the property owner who alters the sewer system or was not caused by a third-party or private contractor; That the Board has prior notice of problems with the City's sewer system and failed or refused to take reasonable action to cure those problems causihg the property damage; d. That the repairs must have been to return the property to its original condition 'immediately prior to the failure of the City's sewer system; andI e. The Board reserve!s the right to deny any claim for expenses from any third party damage restoration firm that is not submitted to the B ' oard for prior approval or any unsubstantiated claims; f. The property owner has complied with the attached "Checklist" and has completed and filed with the Board the attached "Request for Reimbursement of Sewer Related Damages." 5. All payments for approved claims shall be based on fair market value at the time of the loss· This Resolution shall be ih full force and effect after its passage and approval. So passed and adopted thi} day of , 2005 by the Jeffersonville Sanitary Sewer Board. Chairman, Sanitary Sewer Board Attest Secretary, Sanitary Sewer Board Prepared by: Leslie D. Merkley City Attorney A CHECKLIST OF WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE SUFFERED' SEWER DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME Contact the City Sewer Treatment Facility IMMEDIATELY!! The telephone number is 285-6451. We must determine the source of the backup so that it can be repaired. If the problem is within the main sewer line, calling the City first may save you hundreds of dollars in plumbing bills because the City is responsible for repairs to sewer lines and laterals that are not on your property. The City is not responsible for the cost of repairs to the lateral service lines between your home or building and your property line, but City sanitary sewer personnel can often locate the problem in your laterals, saving your plumber time -- and you money. Contact your homeowner's insurance agent as soon as possible. You may have insurance coverage to help compensate you for your damages, but you must make your claim prompdy. Take pictures of the damage and prepare an inventory of damaged items. Generally, the City is not legally responsible for sewer backup damage, however depending on the circumstances of your case, the City Sanitary Board may vote to reimburse you for part or all of your damages AFTER you have made the repairs and IF you can show cause for the reimbursement. REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR SEWER RELATED DAMAGES Name of Property Owner: Address: Day Telephone: Date of Loss: Description of Damage: Other Telephone: Costs of Repairs: $ Have you made a claim with your insurance? Yes No If so, has your insurance paid? Yes No If so, please state amount your ~nsurance paid: $ Do you have photographs of the damhges? __ Yes __ No If so, please attach the photographs. Please attach an itemized list of all expenses related to the cost of repairing the damage that you believes was caused by the City's sewer system. Also, please attach copies of all receipts evidencing the payment of those expenses. Signature Date Please submit this form along With any other supporting documentation to the Jeffersonville Sanitary Sewer Board through the City Sewer Treatment Facility.