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From: Graham Updegrove [
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2017 9:43 AM
To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocitv.oEg>
Subject: 5-16-17 Council Meeting - Private Sewer Lateral Ordinance
Greetings Council,
This email is in regards to potential adoption of a Private Sewer Lateral Ordinance and if you decide to move
forward with this program, I strongly urge you to remove any requirement that repairs to a lateral deemed to be
defective be made prior to close of escrow. The typical escrow period is 30-45 days and sometimes shorter.
Inspections do not typically take place until a buyer is a week or more into escrow. I believe the 7 business day
period for staff to make a determination on whether the code section applies is necessary as many buyers will be
reluctant to remove contingencies until they know if the lateral passes inspection. If a lateral is found to be
defective, the ability to obtain a permit, schedule with a licensed plumber for replacement and complete repairs
prior to close of escrow will have a detrimental and burdensome effect on real estate transactions. This
requirement will cause unnecessary delays in close of escrow and affect a buyer's interest rate lock period. This
does not just hamper the real estate community; it harms anyone buying or selling a property. If you adopt this
ordinance, please remove any requirement that repairs be completed prior to the completion of the transaction.
Thank you!
Regards,
Graham Updegrove