§ 530.070. Non-Eligible Costs.

A. 

The following costs are not authorized for reimbursement under the program:

1. 

The cost of interior clean-up or other damage to the interior of the home or personal property caused by sanitary sewer back-ups resulting from the failure of the sanitary sewer lateral.

2. 

The cost of lost wages or income to the homeowner or occupant due to absence from work necessary to work with the City or contractors to complete the repairs under the program.

3. 

The initial cost of cabling, jetting or other methods to attempt to clear the blockage prior to repair.

4. 

If it is determined that the need for such repair of the sanitary sewer lateral is the result of a natural disaster, negligence or damage caused during the course of other excavation or construction on the site.

5. 

Flowers, bushes, trees, landscaping and other similar yard improvements.

6. 

Utilities, lawn irrigation systems, low voltage and high voltage wiring and other similar equipment, materials or related devices.

Ord. No. 2001-1225 §1, 10-16-2001