What: Resolution 2026-081 raises the City's payment toward cleanup of property damaged by sewer backups (where the City is not deemed responsible) from $4 to $8 per affected square foot, and adds a backflow preventer reimbursement.
Where it stands: The Legal and Finance Committee approved it October 28 by voice vote, amended to reimburse owners up to $500 for a backflow preventer on proof of installation. Unconfirmed against the minutes.
Next: The City Attorney said the resolution would be updated before the Monday council meeting.
Details
The committee favored applying the increase retroactively to this year's claimants.
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