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City Council Meeting Minutes June 3, 2008 Page 3 of 11 City Manager Malcolm Fleming updated Council on the Sycamore Circle sewer back-up situation. In addition to updating the City policy, the City's insurance carrier was notified and they will be providing assistance to the Sycamore Circle residents. They have asked each homeowner to supply an itemized list of replacement items and the basis for their claim. Reimbursement may vary from $4,000 to $11,000. The name and contact information of the City's insurance agent has been released to the Sycamore Circle residents so they may contact him directly. He noted this incident will have an affect on the City insurance premiums. The Public Works Department will address this issue by targeting problem sewer lines and jetting them on a monthly basis., The City will identify the most effective ways of monitoring the sewer systern and coordinate replacement of sewer lines with street and other infrastructure projects. The 2009 budget process will also examine purchasing the appropriate tools for monitoring the sewer system. Councilor Dalton noted his homeowner's insurance carrier provided a sewer backup addendum option to his policy for approximately $45.00 annually. City Manager Fleming reported on the golf course pond repair project. The contractor returned to work and projects a June 23~d completion date, which is past the contract date. The contractor will be notified that the City will pursue liquidated damages and that the project must be completed as quickly as possible. REGULAR BUSINESS APPROVAL OF THE ECO PASS AGREEMENT Mayor Pro Tem Sheri Marsella noted she was advised by the City Attorney, under City ordinances, she has no conflict of interest with this agenda item, but in the interest of full disclosure, she stated her husband is employed by Regional Transportation District (RTD) in the capacity of General Manager. City Manager Fleming explained two of the goals the City adopted for 2007-2008 were to: 1) Promote resource conservation, to minimize resource use, promote energy efficiency, make use of renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and 2) Ensure the City of Louisville is an "Employer of Choice" by implementing changes as necessary to address Organization culture and Rewards Package. The City may participate in the Eco Pass program offered through the RTD. The Eco Pass entitles the holder to unlimited rides on local, regional and express bus and light rail services for a full year. The cost for the'/2 year prorated program for