RES 2013-32 Adopted si
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-32
AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF A CONTROVERSY WITH GENTRY MOBILE
HOME PARK RELATED TO WASTEWATER SERVICE RECEIVED BY THE MOBILE
HOME PARK AS A RESULT OF AN UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION TO THE
CITY'S WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, on or about the 30th day of October, 2012, the City was advised
of a wastewater spill at 614 Brigham Road,North Augusta, South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, upon investigation by the City into the matter, it was determined
that there was an unauthorized connection from wastewater collection/septic tank system for
the mobile home park into the City's Wastewater Collection System at 614 Brigham Road;
and
WHEREAS, the City has thoroughly investigated this matter and based upon
such investigation, is of the belief that this unauthorized connection has been in place since
at least November, 2002; and
WHEREAS, estimates of the amount of wastewater that has been, without
authorization of the City, placed into the City's Wastewater Collection System, as well as
the cost of treating same have been generated; and
WHEREAS, consideration has also been made as to the cost, based upon the
City's Ordinances, which would have been incurred for Tap Fees; and
WHEREAS, based upon the information received, the City has negotiated
with the Owner of the mobile home park to resolve this matter by way of the City receiving
payment for the services rendered; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Settlement Agreement related to the water and
sewer services provided to property generally referred to as Gentry's Mobile Home Park is
set forth in the exhibit attached hereto, marked as "Exhibit A"; and
Whereas, that the Mayor and City Council believe that it is in the best interest
of the City to resolve this matter by entering into the agreement as set forth in Exhibit A.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of
the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority
thereof, approve the proposed Settlement Agreement identified as "Exhibit A" and authorize
the City Administrator to execute any and all documentation necessary to carry out said
Agreement. .
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DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
1-14(- DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013.
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Lark W. Jone7 ayor
ATTEST:
Donna B. Young, Ci y C1ercr
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