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Meeting Date of July 10, 2007
COMMITTEE: Chairman Kyle Cook; Alderman: Lioneld Jordan, Bobby Ferrell, Adella Gray
COPY TO: Mayor Dan Coody, Sondra Smith, Gary Dumas, Paul Becker, Susan
Thomas, Tim Conklin, Jeremy Pate, Ron Petrie, a ion Jones, Tom
Hubbard, Peggy Bell, Lynn Hyke, OMI
FROM: David Jurgens, Water and Wastewater Director
A meeting of the Fayetteville Water and Sewer Committee is plan ,.,d for July 10, 2007,
at 5:15 PM (following the City Council Agenda Session), in the Dis 1 t Court Room, 100
West Rock Street. Proposed topics include:
1 . Approve Minutes of the June 12, 2007 Water/Sewer Committee Meeting.
2. WSIP U date.
Contract Description ' Contractor Cost % Complete
WL-1 Porter — Hamestring & Old Wire — Gregg Oscar Renda $ 7,186,957 100%
WL-2 North St -Poplar— Gregg Gravity Line T-G Excavatina $ 4,413,664 67%
WL-3 Porter — Hamestring & Old Wire - Gregg Combined contract with WL-1 99%
WL-4 Gregg Ave Hamestring LS,Gravity Line Oscar., Renda $ 10,441 ,319 55%
WL-5 Force mains Hamestring — West Plant Garne Const $ 4,752,287 99%
WL-6 Hamestring Lift Station Brasfield & Gorrie $ 6,133,546 68%
WL-7 GreggAve Lift Station Crossland Heavy $ 1 ,527,000 0.00%
EP-1 Noland Wet Weather Improvements Wilson Brothers $ 1 ,327,794 0.00%
EP-2 Noland WWTP Renovation Archer Western $ 14,818,644 94.63%
EP-4 Noland WWTP Oxygen. Injection BluelnGreen $ 66,460 0.00%
WP-1b Broyles Road Construction Crowder Const $ 3,737,965 0.00% .
BWD-1 Geos ntec Consulting Geos ntec $ 199,883 0.00%
WP-2b Wetlands Mitigation, WWTP Site Green Scaping $ 145,200 5.00%
WP&L BP West Side (WL-6 & WP-3) Backup Power PowerSecure $ 1,986,897. 14.21%
WP-3 West Side WWTP Construction Brasfield &. Gorrie $ 59,994,710 57.72%
This percentage reflects only this particular contract. 'The overall completion percentage for the
wetland mitigation site; including berms, water control-structures etc.,'is 75%.
a. WSIP Farmington Area Work. , Design and easement acquisition are underway.
b. WSIP Easement Update. An updated matrix is attached.
c. WL-6 Change Order Number 2 with Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC., in the amount of
$146,260 is attached. $241 ,454 is available in the approved contract contingency. The
change order makes a number of relatively minor improvements for the lift station, as
detailed on the change order itself. The most expensive is $91 ,430 worth of piping that will
allow the future installation of a screen at the pipeline entrance to the lift station, significantly
increasing the ability to protect the pumps (over $150,000 replacement cost each) from
damage from large objects that may come down the pipes. This screen was much debated
in the design and value engineering phases of the project. This pipe will allow the flexibility
to install a screening mechanism in the future if it is determined one is needed. This change
order also integrates connections and interfaces between work performed under other
contracts in the same area (backup power generator, WL-1 and 3 pipeline, WL-4 pipeline).
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d. Wetlands Mitigation Update. The wetlands site is repairing itself. One of the
major requirements of our Corps 404 permit is to establish a high density of native wetlands
plants in this area. We had intended to do this by contract. Due to the berm construction,
elimination of grazing, and selective spraying of undesirable plants, the plant species have
increased from 51 (May, 2006) to 266 (May, 2007), all with no planting having taken place.
These plant species have all grown from seeds that were resident in the soil for years. .
Seven of these plant species are tracked as rare species by the Arkansas Natural Heritage
Commission. One of these species is only found in one other county in Arkansas. With this
improved state, we are now negotiating a closure of the contract with Greenscaping (at their
suggestion), with an estimated savings of approximately $100,000. Some work will still
have to be performed under smaller contracts (spraying, controlled burns, etc.).
e. Wetlands 1 .Expansion/Mitigation Bank Discussion. Given the natural success
of the wetlands, staff feels that it may be of great benefit to the City to consider expanding
the wetlands area west toward 54th. This would allow us to expand the "Wetlands Park"
area significantly, as shown on the attached map, and create a wetlands bank that will be
an asset and revenue source for the wastewater utility in the future. There are a number of
financial and physical advantages to doing this now rather than later, some of which are
identified on the attached fact sheet. Staff requests authorization to further evaluate
this possibility.
f. WSIP EL-4 Lift Station Upgrades. At the request of City Staff and the
concurrence of Garver, the Engineer, OMI has submitted proposals to execute the planned
WSIP work on liftstations 13 (Stone Bridge), 14 (Industrial Park), and 16 (McCollum Road),
all of which are included in the WSIP scope of work for the east side. The work consists of
installation of backup power generators, mechanical, and odor control upgrades to all three
lift stations, and essentially a total renovation of Lift Station 13 (Stone Bridge). Staff believes
OMI will be able to accomplish the missions with an estimated savings of almost $125,000
to the City. Inspection will still be performed by Garver and City staff. The three proposed
out of scope agreements are attached. OMI's work will be on a cost plus basis with a not-
to-exceed price on each out of scope agreement. Staff proposes that these out of scope
agreements be brought forward to the full City Council in August.
g. Contract Review- West Plant Construction Contract. The $59,994,710
negotiated procurement/guaranteed'maximum price contract with Brasfield & Gorrie is the
first of its kind for Fayetteville and for any municipality in Arkansas. The project has been
running so smoothly that staff intends to use this type procurement and contract for other
large projects in the future, where appropriate. In order to capitalize on lessons learned
from this contract, to ensure the best possible execution of any future contracts, because
this contract is large enough to warrant an extra quality control check, and to. ensure we
handle contract change orders, project close out and final reconciliation smoothly and
completely properly, staff recommends we hire an attorney specializing in public agency
construction contract law to review this construction contract.
h. EL-1 and 2 advertised on June 29; bids will open July 31 . The Contract provides
for three separate bids for construction of: (1 ) EL-1 LS, the 1 ,800 gpm Mally Wagnon Lift
Station; (2) EL-1 FM, approximately 4,000 feet of 16" force main including a White River
crossing; and (3) EL-2, 25,0000' of 42" gravity sewer pipe, 1 ,240' of 18" — 36" gravity sewer,
70 manholes, 170 concrete piers, and related items.
i. WSIP Construction Schedule and Cost Update will be distributed at the
meeting.
3. Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Update.
a. Basins 1-5, 18 & 19 Sewer Rehab. T-G Excavating, $2,514,292, including
Change. Orders 1 and 2. Awaiting scheduling by the contractor, who just completed work at
the Sycamore area of WL-2 and is executing other portions of that project.
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b. Farmington Area. The Farmington Sewer Rehabilitation Project Notice to
Proceed will be issued on July 10th. Work should commence within ten days following.
4. Water and Sewer Rate Study Schedule. HDR is in the final stages of completing the
Water/Sewer Rate Study. A special Water/Sewer Committee meeting is scheduled for
Thursday July 26, 20079 4:30, room 326 to discuss.
5. 24" Water Line- Custer and Morningside. The 1 ,400' section of 24" main on Custer is
complete; Crossland Heavy is moving to complete the 3,700' section on the Morningside
Drive. Work should be completed in ninety days.
6. Water and Wastewater Policies and Procedures and Ordinance Updates.
a. WWW-01 , Sewer Service Line Policy discussion.
b. WWW-02, Water Service Line Policy discussion.
c. WWW-03, Water and Sewer Main Extension Policy is still being drafted based
on guidance from the June Committee meeting.
d. Backflow Prevention Ordinance discussion.
7. Water and Sewer Account Physical Audit. Map analysis and field verification work is
underway.
8. 36" Water Transmission Main Rehabilitation. The surge tank is back in service.. Work
is underway on the flow control structures for the 36" and 42" water transmission mains.
Due to water demands and the delivery time for some specialized components, some work
has been deferred to the fall.
9. Scheduling the Next Water/Sewer Committee Meeting. Staff recommends the
following W/S Committee meetings be scheduled: (1 ) Water/Sewer Rate Study, Thursday
July 26, 2007, 4:30, room 326; and (2) general topics, Thursday August 2, 20072 5:00, room
326.
Attachments: WSIP Easement Matrix
WL-6 Change Order # 2 Packet
Wetlands Status Fact Sheet
Wetlands Map
EL-4 Lift Station Upgrade Agreements
Sewer Service Line Policy
Water Service Line Policy
Backflow Prevention Ordinance
WSIP Construction Schedule and Cost Update (to be distributed at meeting)
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David Jurgens Wastewater System Improv Proj Water/Wastewater
Submitted By Division Department
Action Required:
Approval of change order # 2 to the construction contract with Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC., in the amount of
$146,260.00, for construction of the Hamestring Sewer Lift Station, WL-6. Funds are available within the approved
contract contingency of $241 ,454.00.
$146,260.00 245,000.00 Wastewater System Imp Project
Cost of this request Category/Project Contingency Program Category / Project Name
4480-9480-5315.00 is 3,546.00 Water and Wastewater
Account Number Funds Used to Date Program / Project Category Name
02133.0362 E$ 241,454.00 Water/Sewer
02133.0362
Project Number Remaining Balance Fund Name
Budgeted Item Budget Adjustment Attached
Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 126-06
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De artr eJDirtor Date Original Contract Date: 18-Jul-06
Original Contract Number: 1045
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Comments:
City Council Meeting of N/A- Mayor's Approval
CONTRACT REVIEW MEMO
To: Mayor Dan Coody
Fayetteville Sewer Committee
From: David Jurgens, Water and Wastewater Director ! 1 A
Date. July 2, 2007
Subject: Approval of change order # 2 to the construction c ntract with Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC.,
in the amount of$146,260.00, for construction of the Hamestring Sewer Lift Station, WL-6. Funds
are available within the approved contract contingency of$241,454
RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends approval of change order # 2 to the construction contract with Brasfield &
Gorrie, LLC., in the amount of$146,260.00, for construction of the Hamestring Sewer Lift Station,
WL-6. Funds are available within the approved contract contingency of$241,454.
BACKGROUND
Brasfield and Gorrie is constructing the 36 million gallon per day Hamestring Lift Station
containing seven 350 horsepower pumps. The station pumps.water through the 24" and 30" sewer
force mains (construction completed) to the West Side Wastewater Treatment Plant, and is the
primary source of wastewater to the plant. It is located where 51s' Street crosses Hamestring Creek:
DISCUSSION
This change order makes a number of relatively minor improvements for the lift station, as detailed
on-the change order itself. The most expensive action is the addition of$91,430 worth of piping
that will allow the future installation of a screen at the pipeline entrance to the lift station,
significantly increasing the ability to protect the pumps (at over $150 000 replacement cost each) ".
from damage from foreign materials that may come down the pipelines. This screen was much
debated in the design and value engineering phases of the project. The pipeline will allow the
flexibility to install a screening mechanism in the future if it is determined one is needed. This
change order also integrates connections and interfaces between work performed under other
contracts in the same area (backup power generator, WL-1 and 3 pipeline, WL-4 pipeline).
This change order has been reviewed by RJN Group, the Engineer; they recommend approval.
The project is over 65% completed; no further change order items are anticipated.
BUDGET IMPACT
Funds are available within the approved contract contingency of$241,454.00. A balance of
$95,194.00 will remain in the contingency after this change order.
WL-6 Brasfield Chg Ordr 2 CCMemo)un07
Change Order No. 2 Page 1 of 1
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER Contract Schedule
Section Date 5/21/2007
F Project No.: CS-050808-03 Owner Project No.: WL-6
Project Name: Hamestring Lift Station Location: Fayetteville,Arkansas
Owner: City of Fayetteville Contractor: Brasfield&Gorrie
Address: 113 West Mountain Address: 3021 7th Avenue South
Fayetteville, AR 72701 Birmingham, AL 35233
THE FOLLOWING CHANGES ARE HEREBY AMENDED INTO THE CONTRACT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
ITEM# DESCRIPTION DECREASE INCREASE
Furnish the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools and
supervision to install:
1 Generator and Transformer Pad $10,790.00
2 Automated Pump Volute Air Vent Valves $8,364.00
3 Electric Heater for Backflow Preventer $2,053.00
4 Revise Water Piping and Backflow Preventer Elevation $11,481.00
5 Manhole Coatings $2149.00
6 Dry Well Suction Valve and Line $8,521.00
7 24 inch Sewer Line Loop to 48 inch $91,430.00
8 Access Hatch Revisions $7,552.00
9 Additional PLC inputs $2,336.00
10 Chemical Pad Stairs to Safety Shower $3,113.00
11 Additional Dewatering $10,364.00
12 Roof Modification -$11,893.00
TOTAL DECREASE AMOUNT -$11,893.00
TOTAL INCREASE AMOUNT $158,153.00
NET CHANGE ORDER $146,260.00
ENGINEERS FINAL
CHANGE TO CONTRACT AMOUNT: TOTAL AMOUNT ELIGIBLE AMOUNT
Original Contract Amount $6,130,000.00
Total Previous Change Order(s)
$3,546.00
Met Amount This Change Order $146.260.00 $146.260.00
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO DATE $6.279,806.00
CHANGE TO CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
Original Completion Date
Previous Adjusted Completion Date
(Increase)(Decrease)This Change Order No change Calendar Days
W CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
COMMENDED: oRIN GROUP,
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June 22, 2007
Judd Branch
Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
3021 7th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Re: Change Order No. 2
Dear Mr. Branch,
Please find attached Change Order No. 2 for $146,260 for the following items:
I. Generator and Transformer Pad —these pads were not part of the original contract because at the
time of bidding the foundation details were not available from the providers.
2. Automated Pump Volute Air Vent Valves —this is to prevent the pumps from potential air
locking of the pump volute cavity and causing cavitation at start-up.
3. Revise water piping and backflow preventer—the backflow preventer had to be raised above the
100 year flood plan. Piping changes were also required to accommodate the placement of the city
water tap.
4. Electric Heater for Backflow Preventer— a heater for the elevated backflow preventer was not
included in the bid specifications.
5. Manhole Coatings — the two onsite manholes did not have coatings specified in the bid package.
6. Dry Well Suction Line—this will provide a method to pump out the dry well should the sump
pumps fail to provide adequate capacity.
7. 24 inch Sewer Line Loop to 48 inch —This is being added for future consideration of a self
cleaning screen to filter all the influent to the lift station.
8. Access hatch revisions —the specifications did not include corrosion resistant hardware.
9. Additional PLC inputs —this will provide inputs to the PLC for a temperature and humidity read
out and alarm for the dry well, odor control chemical feed failure alarm, and automation of PV 8;
the force main return valve to the wet well.
10. Chemical Pad Stairs — this will provide ready access to the,safety shower for anyone on the
chemical pad. The safety shower is at grade to accommodate the truck operator during unloading.
Should anyone on the elevated chemical pad need access to the safety shower this will provide
unobstructed access.
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11. Additional dewatering— dewatering requirements increased at the lift station with the excavation
of the WL-4 sewer line. This occurred before the lift station roof was installed and the walls of
the lift station were at risk to failure from exterior water pressure.
12. Roof modification (credit)—modifications were made to how the roof is constructed to reduce the
amount of materials required.
Please sign and return.
I will return a copy after the City has approved.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 314-588-9764 x325.
Sincerely.
Kevin White, P.E.
Project Manger
RJN Group, Inc.
ADVANTAGES OF EXPANDING WETLANDS SITE
1) Cost-Effectiveness Benefits
❖ Spend 2008 dollars to generate credits that can be used in future years for other City
projects that require compensatory mitigation;
❖ Dirt for berms and clay cores is on site, some of which will probably have to be hauled off
site by B&G;
❖ B&G equipment and crews are onsite;
❖ Geotech work has been done on material for berms and cores;
❖ Wet prairie concept/strategy has been researched and developed;
❖ Design strategy and learning curve already developed;
❖ Site-specific Design/Bid document templates are available;
❖ Engineering firm, environmental consulting firm, and contractor have site-specific
experience with the process;
❖ hydrological model has been done;
❖ Can extend westward and use existing berm on West Mitigation site as a berm for the
expansion;
d• Deed-Restrictive Covenant language developed and approved by Corps;
❖ Mitigation Plan has been developed and approved by the Corps;
❖ Financial Assurances and Contingency Plan mechanisms have been developed and
approved by Corps
2) Aesthetic and Environmental Benefits
❖ City of Fayetteville will have the First Public Single Client mitigation bank in Arkansas;
❖ Best use of land since most other uses would likely require compensatory mitigation;
❖ Will restore and preserve a rare and rapidly vanishing ecosystem in NW Arkansas;
❖ Will create habitat for rare bird and plant species;
❖ Will provide unique public educational and recreational opportunities;
❖ Will blend well into the City Trails System;
❖ Will provide some level of Goose Creek watershed protection in a rapidly developing
area;
❖ Will be a cornerstone demonstration project to create positive public relations for the City
of Fayetteville;
❖ Will aid City in meeting public support of preservation of a network of natural areas
within the city;
❖ Will demonstrate to other pubic entities that environmental benefits can be spawned from
a progressive Wastewater Systems Improvement Project.
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City Council Meeting of August 7, 2007
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Fayetteville City Council
Thru: Mayor Dan Coody
Fayetteville Sewer Committee
From: David Jurgens, Water and Wastewater Director
Date: 3 July 2007
Subject: Approval of three out-of-scope agreements with O I, for the upgrades of Lift Stations 13
(Stone Bridge), 14 (Industrial Park), and 16 (McCollum Road), WSIP subproject EL-4, in the amounts of
$236,225, $74,942, and $74,931 respectively, and approve a 2% contingency of$8,000.00
RECOMMENDATION
City Administration recommend approval of three out-of-scope agreements with OMI for the upgrades of Lift
Stations 13 (Stone Bridge), 14 (Industrial Park), and 16 (McCollum Rd), WSIP subproject EL-4, in the amounts of
$236,225, $74,942, and $74,931 respectively, and approve a 2% contingency of$8,000.00.
BACKGROUND
Lift stations in the White River Watershed portion of our wastewater collection system are being upgraded for
capacity, odor control, and backup power as defined in subproject EL-4 of the WSIP. Garver Engineers has
performed the design work for these upgrades to conform to other WSIP improvements.
DISCUSSION
Staff and Garver have independently estimated the costs of this work. Staff's estimate is for OMI to execute the
work; Garver's is for the project to be bid out to contractors. Because the work is renovation and modification to
existing lift stations, OMI will have to be heavily involved in these lift station upgrades whether they take the lead
on the projects or if they are performed under contract. Having OMI execute the work, inspected and supervised by
both the Engineer and the City, offers significant cost savings and provides a higher level of protection against
sewer overflows from the work. The estimated cost savings are shown below.
EL-4 Cost Estimates
Lift Station Garver OM1 Estimated
Savings
LS 13- Stonebridge $302,495 $236,225 $66,270
LS 14- Industrial Park $86,960 $74,942 $12,018
LS 16- McCollum $98,560 $74,931 $23,629
Bid Subtotal $488,015 $386,098 $101 ,917
Other Savings
Engineering Const Phase Work including Inspection $10,200
Bidding $5,000
OMI Basic Costs Est 250 Hours @ $30/hr $7,500
Subtotal Other Savings $22,700
Grand Total Estimated Savings: $124,617
BUDGET IMPACT
Funds are available in the WSIP project budget.
EL-4 OMI CCMemoJu107
I June 2007
David Jurgens
City of Fayetteville
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Subject: Out of Scope Letter Agreement
Dear David:
As agreed upon in our previous discussions, Operations Management International, Inc. (OMI)
will provide the following Out of Scope services at the sewer"I station located at 878 South
Stone Bridge Road as per the Operations, Maintenance, and Management Agreement executed
between the parties:
What is being provided:
■ Material and labor required to modify the existing lift station, Lift Station
#13 at 878 S. Stone Bridge'Rd, from a dry well-wet well configuration to a
submersible."station. Provide ttnd install two submersible pumps, controls,
wiring and"conduit asneeded Install discharge piping, valves and a new
12 "force,main with provisions to facilitate discharge into either the
existing 36" main or to the proposed 42 " main.
■ Labor to purchase materials and install a generator that is provided by
the owner.
Materio and labor to purchase and install concrete pad, transfer switch,
.main disconnect, generator disconnect, wiring and conduit associated
with" e generator.
■ .,Material and labor to provide temporary, bypass, pumping around the
station while construction activities are underway.
■ Material and labor to raise station site elevation above the 100 year flood
plain (approximately 4 ' 6 51 on the top with a 4 to 1 slope on the sides to
the existing soils) and to construct a hard surface access road to serve the
station.
■ Material and labor to install new fence and gates around the station.
■ Remove all construction debris associated with this modification and site
work under this scope from the construction site and provide for its proper
disposal.
The work to be performed on this Lift Station will be according to the specification and plans
provided to OMI by Garver Engineers. Any change or deviation from their specification or plans
will be presented to the City's staff for approval before any work is done.
When it is being provided:
■ Services shall be coordinated with City staffand design engineers and are
expected to be completed within 180 days?of OMLreceiving signed
authorization from the City to proceed
Price of services:
■ To be billed at OMI's cost plus'78% as per article 2.26 of aur Agreement
upon completion of the services ,
Estimate of costs:
■ Estimated at approximately $236,225
Payment terms:
■ Due upon receipt of OMI's in ,
oace.and payable within 30 days as per
Article 5.2 of our Agreement „
Additional terms:
1
■ 011�I shall not'be liable for d4 fines or penalties incurred by City of
Fayetteville i&it relates to the�S'ervices provided in this Out of Scope Letter
Agreement.`
All other terms and coedit ons of th-�Agrecment dated August 16, 1994 between OMI and The
City,of h'ayetteville remains in full force and effect.
If these terms are agreeable t6 ;ou, please sign both copies of this letter. We will return one fully
executed original"for your files':`
OMI appreciates the opportunity to provide these additional services to the City of Fayetteville.
Sincerely,
Roger B. Quayle
Both parties indicate their approval of the above-described services by their signature below.
Authorized OMI: Authorized City of Fayetteville, Arkansas:
Roger B. Quayle Dan Coody
Senior Vice President Mayor
Date: Date:
1 June 2007
David Jurgens
City of Fayetteville
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Subject: Out of Scope Letter Agreement '
Dear David:
As agreed upon in our previous discussions, Operations Mana iement International Inc. (OMI)
will provide the following Out of Scope services at the sewer 1` ft station located at 1820 South
Armstrong as per the Operations, Maintenance, and Management Agreement executed between
the parties:
What is being provided:
■ Labor-to, install a new generator that is.-provided by the owner.
■ z Material and labor to purchase and install transfer switch, main
disconnect, generator disconggct and wiring associated with the generator
for Lif n`#14 at 1820„S: Armstrong.
■ Material and labor to excavate existing lift station site and backfill with
appropriate material for generator pad.
■ Material and labrir to form and pour generator pad per engineer's
specificitions.
Materialand labor top urchase and install replacement wetwell hatch
covers.`
■ Material and labor to cap or plug existing overflow line.
■ Material and labor to install a security fence.
The work to be performed on this Lift Station will be according to the specification and plans
provided to OMI by Garver Engineers. Any change or deviation from their specification or plans
will be presented to the City's staff for approval before any work is done.
When it is being provided:
■ Services shall be coordinated with City staff and design engineers and are
expected to be completed within 180 days of OMI receiving signed
authorization from the City to proceed.
Price of services:
■ To be billed at OMI s cost plus 18% as per article 2.26 of our Agreement
upon completion of the services.
Estimate of costs:
• Estimated at approximately $74,942
Payment terms:
■ Due upon receipt of OMI's invoice and payizble within 30 days as per
Article 5.2 of our Agreement.
Additional terms:
■ OMI shall not be liable for a/y'fines or penalties incurred by City of
Fayetteville as it relates to the ser vices pi o:Yided in this Out>of,Scope Letter
Agreement.
z
All other terms and conditions of the Agreement dated August'16, 1994 between OMI and The
City of Fayetteville remains in full force anel effect.
If these terms are agreeable to you, please sign bofh copes of this letter. We will return one fully
executed original for your files.
OMI appreciates the opportunity`t"rovide these 'additional services to the City of Fayetteville.
Sincerely,
Roger B. Quayle
Both parties mdicate_their approval of the above-described services by their signature below.
Authorized OMI: Authorized City of Fayetteville, Arkansas:
Roger B. Quayle Dan Coody
Senior Vice President Mayor
Date: Date:
I June 2007
David Jurgens
City of Fayetteville
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Subject: Out of Scope Letter Agreement
Dear David:
As agreed upon in our previous discussions, Operations Management International, Inc. (OMI)
will provide the following Out of Scope services at the sewer-] ft station located at 3917 South
McCollum Road as per the Operations, Maintenance, and Management Agreement executed
between the parties:
What is being provided:
■ Labor to astall a new geFnerator that asrovided by the owner.
xcy
■ Material and labor to purchase and install transfer switch, main
disconnect, generator disconnect and wiring associated with the generator
forLift Station #16 at 3917„S, McCollum Rd.
'MlateraaZ and labor to excavate existing lift station site and backfill with
apprapraate material for generator pad.
Maternal and labor to form and pour generator pad per engineer 's
SP
ecification. M
■ Maternal”and labor to purchase and install replacement wetwell hatch
;covers
■ 1Vdterial and labor to cap or plug existing overflow line.
The work to be performed on this Lift Station will be according to the specification and plans
provided to OMI by.Garver Engineers. Any change or deviation from their specification or plans
will be presented to the City's staff for approval before any work is done.
When it is being provided:
■ Services shall be coordinated with City staff and design engineers and are
expected to be completed within 180 days of OMI receiving signed
authorization from the City to proceed.
Price of services:
■ To be billed at OMI's cost plus 18% as per article 2.26 of our Agreement
upon completion of the services.
Estimate of costs:
■ Estimated at approximately $74,931
Payment terms: /
■ Due upon receipt of OMI's invoice and payable ivathi� 30 days as per
Article 5.2 of our Agreement.
x
Additional terms:
■ OMI shall not be liable for any fines orpenalties ancrred by City of
Fayetteville as it relates to the services provided in thas Out of Scope Letter
/i
Agreement. �
/v
All other terms and conditions of the Agreement dated August/16, 1994 between OMI and The
City of Fayetteville remains in full force and effect.
If these terms are agreeable to you, please sign bloth copies of this letter `"We will return one fully
executed original for your files.
OMI appreciates theopportunity to provide these additional services to the City of Fayetteville.
Sincerely,
'y
r
Roger B lQxayle
Both parties mdZcate their approval of the above-described services by their signature below.
Authorized OMI: Authorized City of Fayetteville, Arkansas:
Roger B. Quayle Dan Coody
Senior Vice President Mayor
Date: Date:
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CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
POLICY AND PROCEDURE
Subject: SEWER SERVICE LINE AND CONNECTION POLICY
Policy Number: WWW-01
Original Policy Date: June 23, 1988
Effective Date of New/Revised Policy: July 21, 2005
Revision Dates: June 12, 2007
Custodian: (Division) WATER AND WASTEWATER
Mayor's Signature and Date
WW-1 .0 PURPOSE:
To establish a uniform policy concerning sewer service connections and sewer service
lines.
WW-1 .1 POLICY:
General. There have been numerous pipe configurations installed underground since the
City of Fayetteville's sewer system was first designed and installed in 1889. This policy
is correct and appropriate for over 99% of the situations found. It does not eliminate
using sound judgment for the remaining 1% of the cases. Judgment calls shall be the
responsibility of the Mayor or his designated representative, who is currently the
Water/Sewer Operations Manager. Grandfather clauses do not apply in cases where
public health and safety is compromised, and thus do not apply for sewer issues.
Ordinance references are based on the City of Fayetteville Code of Ordinances as in
effect on 1 April, 2003.
1. Connection permit required. [Section 51.035, City of Fayetteville Code of
Ordinances]. "No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connection with or
opening into, use, alter, or disturb, any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without
first obtaining a written permit from the approving authority. No permit shall be issued
to allow any person to tie his property to the sewer system until the connection fee
prescribed by Section 51.114 as presently amended or as may be amended in the future is
paid. "
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2. Separate building sewer provided for every building;, exceptions. [Section 51.039,
City of Fayetteville Code of Ordinances]. "A separate building sewer shall be provided
for every building except as follows:
(A) Where multiple buildings are constructed in an apartment complex or
condominium on a single lot or tract of land which cannot be subsequently subdivided
and sold in parcels, the individual buildings may be connected to a collector building
sewer, provided that only one person is responsible for maintenance of the building
sewer.
(B) Temporary buildings, mobile homes, or similar portable structures may be
connected to a building sewer installed to serve a previously constructed permanent
building, provided that both the permanent and temporary buildings are located on the
same lot. "
The temporary status is null and void if the structure is in place for more than 365 days.
At that time, a separate building sewer must be provided.
Two buildings, or two parts of one building which may have different owners (i.e.,
townhouses) may not be attached to one 4" or 6" private service line. This has never
been legally allowed. If two buildings, or two parts of one building which may have
different owners, are attached to a single private service line, this situation must be
corrected by the owners and each structure must have a dedicated tap onto the main. The
only exceptions are listed above. Multiple structures hooked to one sewer service line are
not covered by any grandfather clause, and the situation must be corrected.
Condominiums and other structures which can have separate ownership must each have
their own dedicated sewer service line which remains on the same lot/property as the
building or portion of the building which it serves.
Vertical condominiums and other horizontal property regimes may share sewer services
only when there is a legally formed entity that has states responsibility whereby there is
only one entity responsible for maintenance of the building sewer from the point where it
joins a common building sewer to the point where it connects to the publicly owned
main. These services shall not cross another lot, and one sewer service shall serve no
more than one structure. Each structure must have a dedicated sewer service line all the
way to the point of connection to the publicly owned sewer main.
3. Service Line Crossing Adjacent Lots. Sewer service lines must run directly from
the lot which they serve to the main without crossing another lot. The service may cross
street right of way and/or the easement to access the main. It may not run parallel to the
main, but can run at an angle between 450 to and perpendicular to the main if the main is
already installed prior to the development of said land and said service line will be no
more than 60' in length within the combined easement/right of way area. Ownership is
not the deciding factor; lot lines or parcel lines are the issue. Thus, if one Owner owns
two adjacent lots, and builds on one lot, the service for this structure and lot cannot cross
the other lot. If the service line would have to be more that 60' in length within the
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combined easement/right of way area, then the main must be extended so the service line
can connect at a 90° angle to the main.
4. Sewer Mains Accessing Every Lot. Sewer mains shall be installed so as to adjoin
each lot such that all service lines meet the above requirements. Sewer main extensions
and the costs for said extensions are the responsibility of the owner of the lot receiving
the service.
5. Sewer Easements for Private Lines. Sewer line easements for private lines to cross
adjacent lots are prohibited except in very rare cases. In general, these are when a given
private residence tandem lot, containing only one structure which requires sewer service,
is "landlocked" from a sewer main, all adjacent lots have legal access to a main, and the
sewer line easement is collocated with an above ground access easement. Private
easements shall not be used in cases where sewer main extensions are in the public best
interest, such as where a sewer main shall be made accessible to other lots or where a
future main may be required.
6. City and Owner Service Line Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities.
There are two general situations which cover sewer service line configurations in the City
of Fayetteville. The following two paragraphs explain City and Customer responsibilities
for each of these situations.
A. Situation 1, No City Cleanout is Present.
If no City cleanout is present, the Customer owns the service lateral all the way to the
main. They are responsible for any and all repairs, clearing any blockages, etc., with the
following caveat. If there is a blockage under the paved or concreted portion of the street
(from a vertical line drawn at the back of curb to the back of curb, or from the actual edge
of the asphalt if no curb is present) which cannot be cleared via rodding or washing, then
the City will repair the pipe under the street. If the blockage is determined to be caused
by anything which should not be placed in a sewer line (grease, paper towels, toys,
croquet balls, cleanout caps, sticks, gravel, kitty litter, or any other materials which are
not allowed per the sewer use ordinance) then the Customer will be billed for the work.
The burden of proof of the location of the blockage rests on the Customer. The City will
meet the Customer or their representative (plumber, rooter, etc.) and try to help them
determine the location of the blockage. The City will not place a City owned rod,
camera, tape, or other item into the Customer's cleanout or sewer system to determine the
location of a blockage- anything placed inside the pipe at this time must belong to or be
working for the Customer. If the combined forces determine beyond a reasonable doubt
that the blockage is under the street, then we will investigate as necessary to determine
what type of repair is necessary. This is the only time we will place City tools inside the
Customer's piping system. If there used to be a City cleanout and the cleanout has been
removed or damaged, then the situation is the same as when there is no City cleanout
present.
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If the blockage is outside the area of the paved or concreted portion of the street (from a
vertical line drawn at the back of curb to the back of curb, or from the actual edge of the
asphalt if no curb is present), then the City grants the property owner who owns the
service line the right to perform maintenance on said service line within the easement
and/or right of way. This includes work performed on both sides of the road or right of
way, to include work performed under a sidewalk.
B. Situation 2, City Cleanout is Present.
A City cleanout is defined as a 4" cleanout located behind the curb or at the easement line
(for back yard lines). These cleanouts are typically within 10' of the edge of the roadway
or within 10' of the main, respectively. Cleanouts smaller than 4" are never City
cleanouts, and are always the responsibility of the property owner.
When a City cleanout is present, the City assumes ownership and responsibility for any
blockages between the City cleanout and the main, and which can be cleared by rodding
from the City cleanout. If the blockage is determined to be caused by anything which
should not be placed in a sewer line (paper towels, toys, croquet balls, cleanout caps,
sticks, gravel, kitty litter, or any other materials which are not allowed per the sewer use
ordinance) then the owner will be billed for the work. Any blockages prior to the City
cleanout shall be the Customer's responsibility. This includes any work to attach to the
Customer's side of the tee or wye where the cleanout riser ties to the service lateral.
7. Billing. If a bill is required, the bill will be processed through the accounts receivable
process, rather than by being added to the Customer's utility bill. If the bill is not paid or
payment terms negotiated within 60 days of first issuance, then the bill will be transferred
to the utility bill. Job costs will be based on an actual time and materials basis.
Personnel rates will include the full hourly salary costs.
8. Use of old building sewers with new buildings. [Section 51.040, City of
Fayetteville Code of Ordinances]. "Old building sewers, or portions thereof, may be used
in connection with new buildings only when they are found on examination and test by
the approving authority to meet all requirements of this subchapter. "
Complete remodeling is included in the definition of "new building" if the remainder of
the plumbing system is being replaced and must meet current plumbing codes, or if the
value of the renovation is equal or grater than 50% of the current value of the structure.
If a structure's use is changed (single family dwelling is converted to multi-unit use, any
structure to condominium or other use, etc.), then the sewer service must be inspected to
ensure it meets all current plumbing and building codes, and all other requirements of this
policy and related ordinances.
The cost of this examination and test is borne by the Owner. Current Environmental
Protection Agency regulatory requirements and plumbing codes require that the lines be
completely water tight and capable of passing a test with pressurized air. In these cases, a
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new tap shall be purchased, with the note that the Owner would like to use the existing
service lateral. If the latter is determined to be acceptable, then the Owner will be
reimbursed the tapping fee less the actual cost of the inspection and testing. It is the
owner's responsibility to identify the location of the service lateral.
9. Separation Between Water and Sewer Services. City sewer connections shall be
made at least ten feet away from water connections. The sewer service shall have ten
(10) feet of separation from the City portion of the water service, measured from the
outside of the respective pipes.
10. Service Line Unusual Installation Requirements.
A. Exposed Ditch or Creek Crossings. To protect such service lines from the
hazards of water flow, debris damage, freezing, leakage, drainage system maintenance,
vandalism, and other factors, sewer service lines which are exposed or which have less
than 12 inches of cover where they pass through or under a drainage ditch, creek, swale,
intermittent stream, or any other feature whereby they have insufficient cover and/or are
exposed shall have special protection in these areas. Sewer service lines in these
circumstances shall be installed in a continuous smooth steel encasement across the entire
exposed or shallow area. Water tight boots shall be installed on both ends of the steel
encasement. Where the line is exposed, the encasement shall be anchored by concrete no
less than two feet long along the length of the pipe and surrounding the pipe by six inches
in all directions inside the bank. The concrete shall be placed against undisturbed soil in
the same fashion as blocking on water lines.
B. Pump Systems. Pump systems are sometimes required in the City of
Fayetteville to provide sewer service to facilities which are physically lower than the
sewer main which provides them service or in other special cases. Pumps for these type
systems shall be grinder or solids handling type pumps specifically designed to handle
sanitary sewage, the flow volume, and to pump against the head for the specific
circumstance in which the pump is installed. Pumps designed for use with septic systems
and for ground water sumps shall not be used for sanitary sewer uses. If physically
possible, the service lines that come from these pumps shall flow to a gravity section of
service lateral prior to entering the sewer main so as to enter the main with a standard
four inch gravity flow service lateral connection.
C. Six Inch or Larger Service Lines and Connections. Structures requiring
service lines and connections six inches or larger must discharge into a manhole on the
lot from on which the structure is located from which the service transports flow.
Connections to existing manholes shall be made by City crews core drilling the manhole.
If no manhole is already constructed at the time the service is required, the owner is
responsible to have a manhole designed and installed, at his expense and by an Engineer
and contractor of his hire. New manhole construction shall be consistent with existing
manholes along the existing sewer line, including the manhole diameter, frame and cover,
and any protective coatings. All protective coatings on existing manholes that are
damaged as a result of the coring process shall be repaired. If an existing manhole is not
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available, a new manhole must be constructed. All costs associated with the connection
work shall be borne by the owner.
D. Commercial Services. Sewer service for commercial establishments shall be
evaluated on a case by case basis, but the following guidelines apply.
1. New restaurants and establishments requiring grease traps should have
their own connection to the main when physically possible, and shall not share service
lines with other businesses in the same structure.
2. A manhole shall be physically located on every commercial lot such
that no crossing of a public street is required to access the sewer line.
3. Some other establishments such as photo labs, medical facilities, etc.,
may be required to have unique service lines that are not shared with any other business
within the same structure.
4. Separate structures shall have separate service laterals in a multi-
building commercial establishment, even if they are all physically located on one lot. In
this case, the sewer mains and manholes shall be locates as if there were a property line
equidistant between each separate structure.
11. Tapping Procedures.
A. Making Taps. The City will make all taps on existing sewer mains, either by
contract supervised by the City or by City crews.
B. The City will provide a wooden stake that is marked "sewer". Please drive
this stake in the ground at your property line where you need the service connection. If
this is not done, the connection will not be made. Failure to place the stake promptly
could delay your construction process.
C. Write the desired depth of the service connection on the stake in feet and
inches. (Note: Due to the depth of the sewer main, conflicts with other existing utilities,
and other underground circumstances, it may not be possible at all times to achieve the
desired depth, in which case the Owner and/or plumber will be notified by the City
personnel). It is the owner's responsibility to determine if the depth is adequate for the
service line. The City will not determine grades on either the service or the mains for
purposes of determining whether a structure can tie onto a main using a gravity line.
D. It is safer to wait for the service connection to be installed by the City so that
the yard line's grade can be adjusted accordingly. This will assure that unnecessary
bends will not be needed at the point of connection. Also, the plumber will have the
exact depth to work with. The builder and/or plumber are responsible for determining
grades and building elevations for service. The grade on the City installed portion of the
service line can be affected by a number of factors which cannot be identified prior to
installation, to include location and depth of other utilities, etc.
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E. The City service connection will terminate at the property line. However, the
customer will be responsible for maintenance of that service line from the building to the
City main.
F. If the service connection exceeds sixty (60) feet in length (as in a street right-
of-way crossing) the property owner will be charged for the excess footage. Prior
arrangements must be made for long service connections. All other sewer service
connections will consist of one joint of pipe or approximately ten (10) feet. In no case
will the line stub out beyond the easement or right-of-way line.
G. If the excavation for the tap exceeds eight (8) feet in depth, the property owner
may be charged for excess time required to make the connection. Prior arrangements
must be made for deep service connections.
H. Permanently marking the location of the sewer service connection for future
reference shall be the responsibility of the property owner. Unless the customer's
plumber is on site, the City will backfill their entire excavation, to include the end of the
stubbed out pipe, immediately.
I. The stubbed out piece of service pipe (coming from the new tap on the main)
will be left plugged when installed. The customer's plumber is required to connect the
customer's yard line to this piece of pipe. City crews will not connect the stub out from
the tap to the customer's service line.
J. If the City crews have to return to the site to make any adjustments which are
necessitated because of the property owner's change of plans, the labor, materials, and
equipment will be charged in full to the owner.
K. A new sewer connection could take as long as four to six weeks or more. All
connections are made on a first-come first-served basis, and the demand can fluctuate
greatly. Jobs adjacent to or on Arkansas State Highway rights of way require a permit
from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, which generally add an
additional four weeks. Please allow enough time in your construction plans.
12. Taps Installed When Areas Are Developed. Sewer lines are generally installed
when land is developed. Taps, with a section of private service line attached, are
generally made for each lot at this time. The City and the lot owner rely on accurate
information from the developer, his Engineer, and his contractor as to the location and
grade of these taps and service lines.
A. If a tap for a lot is installed when the sewer main is installed, the building on
that lot is required to use the tap installed for that lot.
B. If the service line coming off the main cannot be found by the owner or his
representatives, then the owner is responsible to buy a tap from the City using the process
described in this document. The Water/Sewer Operations Manager will then determine if
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it is optimal to make a new tap or to televise to find the tap that is supposed to be present.
If televising is performed and the cost of the televising is less than that of the purchased
tap, then the difference between the two costs shall be reimbursed to the owner. If a tap
is found by televising, the City will mark the location of the tap (at the main) for the
owner. If no tap is found, the cost of the televising will not be added to the tapping fee.
C. If a tap is not in the most desirable location due to slope, building design, etc.,
then all expenses related to making a different connection shall be paid by the owner.
This includes installation of the new tap and proper abandonment of the tap which is not
used. The latter involves excavating at the point of connection to the main and removing
the connection to the main. The owner shall purchase a new tap paying the normal tap
fee, and will pay the actual costs of abandoning the unused connection.
D. Owners are responsible for hooking to the correct tap for that lot, as shown on
the developer's as-built plans. If there is a discrepancy between the as-built drawings and
the actual installation on the ground, that discrepancy must be resolved between the lot
owner and the developer. If an owner inadvertently connects to a tap which is designated
for an adjacent lot, then all costs of remediation for all involved lots shall be borne by the
owner of the lot which connected to the incorrect tap. No additional taps shall be made
until the lot which does not have a connection purchases a tap through the city Engineer's
office, using the process described in this document.
13. Taps Prohibited on Transmission Mains Force Mains, and on Sewer Pump
Station or Detention Basin Sites. For public health and building safety reasons,
individual user or structure sewer taps shall not be made on transmission mains, defined
as any sewer main 15" and larger, or any pressurized force mains. Dead end main line
extensions off of transmission mains shall only be approved on a case by case basis, and
may be rejected. Individual user sewer taps shall not be made on sewer pump station or
detention basin sites. Taps for lots adjacent to these sites shall only be made on the
collection (as opposed to transmission) mains outside these sites.
14. Control of Extraneous/Illegal Flows. It violates federal, state and local regulations
to have any extraneous flows in the sewer system. These flows include but are not
limited to rain water, ground water, sump pump water, water from area drains exposed to
outside weather (including external stairwell drains, loading docks, etc.), defective pipe
joints, defective cleanouts, cellar drains, catch basins, foundation drains, yard drains, and
roof down spouts. These flows must be routed to the storm water system, and cannot be
routed to the sewer system. Owners are responsible for maintaining their portion of the
sewer system in such a way that these flows are prevented from entering the sewer
system.
A. Cleanout caps must be properly installed and must meet current plumbing
codes. Caps shall not be removed to allow extraneous flows (ponded yard water, etc.)
into the sanitary sewer system.
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B. If caps are removed such that they allow extraneous flows to enter the sewer
system, the City may replace the cap at the owner's expense.
C. If the cap is removed after the first time the City replaces the cap, then a riser
will be installed in the cleanout so that extraneous flows cannot enter the sewer system
through the cleanout. All associated work will be billed to the owner.
15. Grease Control. Grease is a significant problem in our sewer system. Many people
assume that running grease down the drain is acceptable, as long as they use plenty of hot
water. Unfortunately, the hot water cools in the pipes, and the grease coagulates further
down the line. Sometimes people assume that putting grease in the line through the
garbage disposal or with cleansers is acceptable. These do not prevent the grease from
coagulating in the pipes. No amounts of grease, cooking oil, butter, margarine or similar
products, animal fat grease or byproducts, cooking fats or solid animal fat or meat
products can be put down any part of the sewer system. These materials should be
disposed of in the trash. Grease covered pans or dishes should be wiped down first with a
paper towel or rag, which should then be disposed of in the trash.
16. Garbage Disposals. Garbage disposal use can cause significant problems in both
private and public sewer system. Garbage disposals are not intended for high volumes of
food waste; instead they are only intended for incidental scraps that come off dishes in
the performance of normal dishwashing. Potato peels, lettuce leaves, and any material
that begins greater than '/2" in any dimension shall not be allowed to go down the drain,
even if later ground by a garbage disposal. Vegetable and food waste must be disposed
of through composting or the trash.
17. Items Which Are Allowed To Go Down the Sewer.
A. Water from showers, bath tubs, dishwashers, laundry facilities, sinks and non-
basement floor drains.
B. Body wastes from toilets.
C. Toilet paper.
D. Household chemicals that are specifically designated for use in sinks, showers,
and toilets.
E. Swimming pool drain water. Water from swimming pools, hot tubs, etc., can
be harmful to the environment, up to and including killing fish and other organisms in the
receiving stream. Thus, swimming pool and related water is allowed to be discharged to
the sanitary sewer system. Permits for swimming pool construction and /or modification
must be obtained through the City of Fayetteville Building Safety Division. Permits may
be issued for swimming pools under the following conditions.
1. Application is complete and the address is verified
2. Valuation of work is indicated.
3. An electrical permit has been approved.
4. A plumbing permit has been approved.
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The connection must be through an indirect waste with an air gap between the discharge
line and the waste receptor. The unrestricted rate of flow of swimming pool discharges
can sometimes exceed the capacity of the sanitary sewer system. In order to prevent
sanitary sewer overflows into the environment or homes, it is necessary to restrict the rate
of flow from swimming pools. The maximum size of the discharge line shall be 1 inch in
diameter and the flow shall be limited to a maximum of ten gallons per minute. This
volume and/or rate can only be exceeded after the specific circumstance is evaluated by
representatives of the Water and Sewer Department certifying that the receiving sanitary
sewer system piping has sufficient capacity, under peak wet weather conditions, to accept
a higher flow from the pool connections. All water from the City's system used in pools
must be metered such that the sewer charge is paid for the water as the water from a
correctly connected pool will ultimately be discharged back to the sanitary sewer.
18. Items Which Are Not Allowed To Go Down the Sewer. The following cannot be
placed in a sewer system under any circumstances. Repair costs incurred due to a
blockage caused by any of these items being placed in a sewer line, either intentionally or
unintentionally, will be billed to the customer who owns or resides in the building to
which the sewer line provides service.
A. Grease of any type, to include cooking oil, butter, margarine or similar
products, cooking grease, cooked animal fats, etc. Grease should be handled as specified
above.
B. Meat, meat by products, animal fats.
C. Paper towels.
D. Feminine Hygiene Products, including those that claim to be "flushable."
E. Any items greater than V2" in any measured dimension except body wastes and
toilet tissue, including garbage disposal waste that started greater than %2" in any
measured dimension per paragraph 16 above.
F. Chewing gum.
G. Household chemicals other than those specifically designated for use in sinks,
showers, and toilets.
H. Baby wipes and other similar wipes, including those that claim to be
"flushable."
I. Kitty litter.
J. Animal wastes.
K. Diapers.
L. Foreign materials such as toys, sticks, cleanout caps, gravel, etc.
M. Air conditioner condensate.
N. Uncontaminated cooling water from cooling towers. If said water is too hot to
be discharged into the storm drain, the owner is responsible to hold the water until it
cools enough to be discharged into the storm drain. Cooling tower water which is
treated, and is thus contaminated, shall be discharged to the sanitary sewer.
O. Clean or uncontaminated natural water to include but are not limited to rain
water, ground water, sump pump water, water from area drains exposed to outside
weather (including external stairwell drains, loading docks, etc.), defective pipe joints,
defective cleanouts, cellar drains, catch basins, foundation drains, yard drains, and roof
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down spouts. These flows must be routed to the storm water system, and cannot be
routed to the sewer system. Owners are responsible for maintaining their portion of the
sewer system in such a way that these flows are prevented from entering the sewer
system.
P. Automobile or engine mechanical lubricant liquids, semi-liquid materials or
solids.
Q. Wastewater having a pH less than 5.0 or more than 12.5, or otherwise causing
corrosive structural damage to the wastewater collection system, the wastewater plant or
equipment.
R. Wastewater having a temperature greater than 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65° Q.
S. Pollutants which create a fire or explosive hazard, to include but not limited to
liquids with a closed-cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60° C).
T. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gasses, vapors, or fumes within
the collection system or wastewater treatment plant which may cause the potential for
acute worker health and safety problems.
U. Wastewater which imparts color which cannot be removed by the treatment
process, to include but not limited to dye, wastes and vegetable tanning solutions which
consequently impart color to the treatment plant's effluent.
V. Any radioactive wastes or isotopes except in compliance with applicable
federal or state regulations and approved by the City.
W. Medical wastes including unused or expired medicines, whether over-the-
counter or prescription.
X. Swimming pool drain water in excess of ten gallons per minute, unless
approved the Water and Sewer Department after certifying that the receiving sanitary
sewer system piping has sufficient capacity, under peak wet weather conditions, to accept
a higher flow from the pool connections (per paragraph 17 E above).
19. Pop-up Cleanout Caps and Sewer Service Check Valves. In order to prevent
sewer backups into structures, sewer pop-up cleanout caps and check (backwater) valves
are required to be installed in some circumstances. The check valve is also required to
comply with the Arkansas Plumbing Code, §715.1. In cases where a structure's lowest
sewer fixture is below the height of 6" above the next upstream manhole of the public
sewer main to which the structure is connected, a sewer lateral check valve and pop-up
style cleanout cap shall be installed. The check valve shall be between the structure and
the pop-up cleanout cap such that any backwater escapes through the pop-up cleanout cap
and does not back up into the structure.
20. Access to Easements. The City of Fayetteville is required by federal law to properly
operate and maintain its utilities. Doing this requires periodic work on said utility system
to include but not limited to clearing easements, adjusting manholes to grade, inspecting
manholes and cleanouts, installing and inspecting marking signs, locating lines, testing
lines with dye and smoke, televising lines, washing lines, and more. In order to do this
work, City employees and contractors working for the City are required by law to access
the pipe. This often requires crossing private property to get to our easement. By having
an easement on a lot, these workers are granted the legal right to cross said lot to get to