Sanitary sewer inspections across the city
Summary
Fifteen properties (13 on Benton Street NE) will have failing sewer laterals replaced from the main to the property line, with assessments of $10,150–$12,990 payable over 10 years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Affected owners face assessments of $10,150–$12,990, spread over 10 years via property tax bills.
All users of the sanitary system benefit from protected pavement and infrastructure.
The 15 assessed property owners bear the cost.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 20, 2026
A $900,000 project will camera-inspect 82,000+ feet of big sewer lines and 277 manholes to find cracks and groundwater leaking in, including areas like Czech Village that saw infiltration in recent storms.
City Council - Feb 24, 2026
Fifteen properties (13 on Benton Street NE) will have failing sewer laterals replaced from the main to the property line, with assessments of $10,150–$12,990 payable over 10 years.
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