06/24/10 - City Council Newsletter

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only a certain amount of water and sewage. Inflow and infiltration of stormwater runoff and groundwater can overload the system, increasing the difficulty and cost of transporting and treating wastewater. If smoke-testing reveals a defect in the public portion of the wastewater collection system, the defect is corrected as soon as possible. If extensive defects are found, capital rehabilitation projects are planned, funded and completed to correct the problem. This year, as in years past, the City plans to spend more than $1 million on wastewater system capital rehabilitation. Two major wastewater system repair projects at various locations around the city are scheduled this summer. If smoke-testing identifies a stormwater connection prohibited in the City code, such as a roof drain connected to the sanitary sewer, the property owner is notified and is required to correct the problem. If the testing indicates a defect in the private portion of the sewer (usually in the line that connects the building to the public sewer), the owner is notified of potential problems with the sewer, and repair or replacement of the defective line is recommended. For more information on the program, contact Inflow/Infiltration Investigation Project Manager Carla Spangler at 541-682-4894 or at www.eugene-or.gov/smoketesting. For more information on the wastewater system capital repair program, call Project Manager David Starns at 541-682-8306. Dog Wash Is Fish Friendly and Encourages Clean Canines What does the Barks & Bubbles dog wash fundraiser have to do with protecting local waterways? Plenty! This Sunday, June 27, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., an outdoor dog wash fundraiser for PAAWS (People And Animals Who Serve) will use the stormwater program’s fish-friendly car wash kit to protect their storm drain from soapy run- off. The kit includes an inflatable cover for the storm drain, a sump pump to divert water and other accessories for easy use. A stormwater staff person will also be on hand to promote and register dog owners for the Canines for Clean Water program. Dog owners who make a pledge to be “super scoopers” and dispose of their dog waste properly receive a free bandana. The Barks & Bubbles fundraiser is located outside of Salon De Lange at 3007 North Delta Highway, behind Gold’s Gym. Well-behaved dogs on leash are invited to participate. Pet owners are asked to bring towels for drying their pet. For more information about the Canines for Clean Water Program, visit www.eugene-or.gov/cleancanines or contact Public Information Specialist Kathy Eva at 541-682-2739 or at Kathy.a.eva@ci.eugene.or.us. Safety Fest Lives Up to Its Name Once Again Eugene’s bike routes and waterways will be a little safer for kids again this year, thanks to the bicycle helmets and life jackets given away at the annual Family Fun & Safety Fest held last Saturday at Alton Baker Park. Organized by the Fire & EMS Department’s Water Rescue Team, the free Safety Fest draws thousands to the park each year to see exhibits and demonstrations, gather safety information, participate in free helmet and life jacket programs, and generally have a good time in the sunshine. This year, overall attendance was estimated to approach 10,000, and approximately 1,000 life jackets and 1,000 bicycle helmets were given to kids whose families could not otherwise afford them. The Fire & EMS Department would like to thank the many public and private- sector agencies who contributed to the success of this year’s Safety Fest, either by attending or making donations. Notable supporters included the Springfield Fire & Life Safety Department, Bi-Mart, KVAL-TV, Papa’s Pizza and Les Schwab. For more information, contact Cinimint Harper, Eugene Fire & EMS, at 541-682-7120. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 June 24, 2010