The Regional Municipality of Halton

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Report To: Chair and Members of the Planning and Public Works Committee

From: Jim Harnum, Commissioner, Public Works

Date: June 15, 2016

Report No. - Re: PW-18-16 - Region Wide Basement Flooding Mitigation Program

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT Council approve the Phase II Targeted Downspout Disconnection Program, as set out in Report No. PW-18-16 re: “Region Wide Basement Flooding Mitigation Program”.

2. THAT the current Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program be enhanced, as set out in Report No. PW-18-16, including:

• a 100 per cent subsidy for downspout disconnections up to a maximum of $500 increased from the current 50 per cent;

• a 100 per cent subsidy for weeping tile disconnections up to a maximum of $5,000 increased from the current 50 per cent;

• a lateral lining and repair subsidy of 50 per cent of the cost of a private

lateral repair up to a maximum of $2,000.

• a list of qualified contractors for the weeping tile disconnection subsidy program, as set out in Report No. PW-18-16.

3. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report No. PW-18-16 to the City of

Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, the Town of Oakville, Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation for their information.

REPORT Executive Summary

• Immediately following the August 2014 storm, Halton Region undertook a number of phased initiatives to mitigate the risk of future basement flooding. The initial work focused on those areas most impacted by recent flooding, followed by the development of a strategic approach to address basement flooding mitigation

Approved - Planning and Public Works - Jun 15, 2016 Adopted - Regional Council - Jun 22, 2016

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Region wide. The overall objective of the program is to remove extraneous stormwater and groundwater from both public and private sources from entering and overloading the sanitary sewer system.

• Since the summer of 2015, over 1,200 downspouts have been disconnected and

146 sewer system optimization projects have been completed in the priority areas in the City of Burlington and the Town of Milton.

• Data from system flow monitors collected over the past 12 months indicate that a

significant amount of extraneous stormwater and groundwater is being removed from the sanitary sewer system.

• Consistent with the recommendation adopted in Report No. PW-22-15, and building on the success of the Phase I work, staff recommend that a targeted Downspout Disconnection Program similar to the approach taken in the Phase I areas also be undertaken to proactively address other areas in the Region of Halton where it is anticipated there is a high prevalence of connected downspouts.

• Based on the approximate construction date of homes, flow monitoring, past consultant studies and operational experience, a 3-year downspout disconnection plan targeting approximately 10,000 homes each year, has been developed. Similar to the Phase I Downspout Disconnection Program in the City of Burlington, Halton Region will hire a consultant to contact homeowners and provide the full disconnection service where feasible.

• Also consistent with Report No. PW-22-15, and to maximize the removal of extraneous flows from the wastewater system, staff are recommending enhancements to the Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program. The enhancements include:

o A 100 per cent Downspout Disconnection Subsidy Program; o A 100 per cent Weeping Tile Disconnection Program; o Lateral Lining and Repair Subsidy Program; o Development of a list of qualified weeping tile disconnection contractors.

Background On August 4, 2014, a major storm event led to significant flooding in the City of Burlington. Several thousand homes were affected by the storm event, which resulted in both surface flooding and basement flooding from surcharged storm sewers, sanitary sewers and watercourses. Immediately following the storm, Halton Region staff responded by providing enhanced flooding support, which included accelerating the ex-gratia grant process and enhanced waste collection to assist residents with disposal of flood-damaged belongings. Staff were authorized to immediately undertake basement flooding mitigation work in homes that were the most impacted from sanitary sewer surcharging resulting from

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recent storm events. These actions included disconnecting downspouts and weeping tiles and installing sump pumps and backwater valves in 134 homes. Halton Region then retained the services of GM BluePlan Engineering Limited to undertake a Region wide flooding study to identify system improvement opportunities that could help mitigate the risk of future basement flooding resulting from sanitary sewer surcharging during severe rainfall events. The GM BluePlan Engineering Limited study followed a two-phase approach:

• Phase I: Targeted assessment of seven priority areas in the City of Burlington and the Bell Street area in the Town of Milton that were impacted by recent storm events including the August 4, 2014 storm. This study included a review of past reports and a detailed analysis of the sewer system. A focused program for 2015 was identified for these areas including $3.2 million of sewer system optimization projects and $1.65 million for a Region funded Voluntary Downspout Disconnection project in the high priority areas.

• Phase II: Comprehensive analysis of the entire wastewater collection system using a similar methodology as Phase I, to assess causes of basement flooding and develop recommendations to mitigate the risk of future basement flooding. The study recommended projects to optimize system performance through targeted and tactical remediation of potential conveyance restrictions and removal of extraneous flow from entering the sanitary sewer collection system, from both the public and private sources.

As endorsed by Council, Halton Region’s strategy focusses on adapting to the impacts of climate change by targeting sources of extraneous inflow and infiltration from both public and private infrastructure and thereby reducing the risk of future basement flooding. This report provides an update on the work undertaken in the Phase I priority areas; recommends a Phase II Targeted Downspout Disconnection Program, and recommends enhancements to the Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program. Discussion Phase I – Region Wide Basement Flooding Mitigation Program The first phase of the Region Wide Basement Flooding Mitigation Program, as endorsed by Council through Report No. PW-22-15, was focused in the City of Burlington and the Town of Milton in areas that were most impacted by recent storms. The work included two main components: $3.2 million in sanitary sewer system optimization projects and a downspout disconnection initiative with a budget of $1.65 million.

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Phase I Sewer Optimization Projects The consultant found Halton Region’s wastewater collection system to be in good condition; however, the consultant also identified segments of the sewer system that showed signs of infiltration or that could be improved. Accordingly, projects were identified to address the infiltration issues and further optimize Halton Region’s infrastructure. Field validation, of the consultant’s findings, confirmed 146 pipe segments to be addressed as part of System Optimization in Phase I priority areas. These works, which included full-length open cut reconstruction, lining of sewer pipe sections or localized spot repairs, are now complete. Phase I Downspout Disconnection Halton Region retained GM BluePlan Engineering Limited to complete the Downspout Disconnection Project in the Phase I priority areas. Letters were sent to all 9,300 homeowners in the priority areas to provide information about the benefits of the Downspout Disconnection Program. The consultant conducted door-to-door visits to all 9,300 homes with the intention of encouraging participation by engaging homeowners to discuss the program directly. GM BluePlan Engineering Limited has been able to make contact with over 4,635 homeowners, conduct on-site inspections, and completed 1,200 downspout disconnections. There are another 100 homes scheduled for disconnection and 250 considering disconnection. These uptake rates are very encouraging in comparison to similar voluntary programs in other municipalities. Currently, only 6.8 per cent of residents have confirmed that they would not participate. Through actual property inspections and curbside reviews in the priority areas, it was discovered that approximately 3,000 homes had already disconnected their downspouts, another 3,100 homes were never connected to the system and that 1,565 homes still appear to be connected. Through the remainder of 2016, staff will be carrying out smoke and dye testing to determine how many of the remainder of the 1,565 homes are actually connected and we will focus our efforts to contact, engage and encourage the remaining homes to have their downspouts disconnected. To date the program has been very successful in removing rainwater from the sanitary system. To demonstrate the success and for comparative purposes, a storm with an intensity of 1 in 10 years was selected to represent a typical significant storm event in Halton Region. Accordingly, during a 1 in 10 year storm an average connected downspout contributes approximately 0.9 litres per second of stormwater to the sanitary system while the average weeping tile/foundation will add 0.3 litres per second.

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The combined impact of all work completed in the priority areas during a 1 in 10 year storm has been estimated to amount to over 1,100 litres per second of peak flow that has removed from the system. Based on a typical household size of 2.8 persons per home and typical household sewage generation rates the extraneous flow removed in the City of Burlington priority areas amount to removing the equivalent normal sewage generated by 126,000 single-family homes from the system during a 1 in 10 year storm. For larger storm events of a higher intensity than a 1 in 10 year storm the amount of stormwater prevented from entering the system would be even greater. Definitive assessment of flow reduction requires analysis of similar storm intensities to compare pre and post disconnection flows. As disconnection work has progressed, there have been a very limited number of storms for analysis. However, initial analysis of flow monitoring results and storm response in select catchments indicates that there has been a reduction of infiltration and inflow that can be attributed to the disconnection work and strongly support continued disconnection efforts. The 23 flow monitors and rain gauges, as shown in Attachment #1 that have been deployed across Halton Region will assist in providing data to further assess system performance and the impact of further disconnection work. Phase II - Region Wide Basement Flooding Mitigation Program Based on work in the priority areas and past construction practices, it is highly likely that neighbourhoods throughout Halton Region, especially in older areas, will have direct connections of downspouts and weeping tiles to the sanitary sewer system. Addressing these sources of inflow and infiltration provides an immediate benefit and reduction in risk of basement flooding, and at a reasonable cost compared to upsizing infrastructure and constructing storage. The challenge in addressing private side sources is that it requires significant cooperation and involvement from homeowners. With the adoption of Report No. PW-22-15, Council approved a high-level strategy to reduce the potential for future basement flooding. Over the course of the last 12 months staff have taken the lessons learned from the Phase I work carried out in the City of Burlington’s priority areas and are recommending that the Region Wide Basement Flooding Mitigation Strategy include the following:

• A 10-year Sewer System Optimization Capital Program; • A targeted Downspout Disconnection Strategy; • Enhancements to the Basement Flooding Prevention Program including:

o A 100 per cent Downspout Disconnection Subsidy Program o A 100 per cent Weeping Tile Disconnection Program o Lateral Lining and Repair Subsidy Program o Development of a list of qualified weeping tile disconnection contractors;

• Establishment of a permanent Wastewater Flow Monitoring Program;

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• Inter-Jurisdictional Working Group; • Extraneous flow reduction, education and outreach program.

The Region Wide Basement Flooding Mitigation Program builds on lessons learned from the Phase I Program, information from Master Planning reviews, consulting assessments, records of reported flooding in the past and consideration of the programs and best practices from other municipalities. Phase II Sewer Optimization Projects Through a comprehensive review of the sewer system by Halton Region’s consultant, a 10-year Sewer System Optimization Capital Program consisting of approximately $60 million in remediation projects was developed and included in the 2016 Budget and Forecast. The preliminary list of open cut construction, pipe lining and spot repair projects are located throughout Halton Region. These programs will address sources of infiltration and improve system performance thereby further increasing the resiliency of the system to the impacts of future storm events. For 2016, over $6 million in sewer optimization projects are planned in the Town of Oakville and Town of Milton as part of Halton Region’s annual capital program. Staff have reviewed and validated the initial list of projects through additional inspections, and coordinated these projects, where possible, with other Regional and Local construction projects. The resulting list includes 36 open cut projects and 35 trenchless (lining and spot repair) projects. Staff will continue to validate, prioritize and schedule all remaining sewer optimization projects on an annual basis in in coordination with other water, wastewater and road capital projects. Targeted Phase II Downspout Disconnection A number of important lessons were also learned from the targeted Phase I priority area work including understanding the level of outreach, engagement and resident communication that is required to maximize voluntary participation. Direct, face-to-face engagement with residents was beneficial and resulted in a higher participation rate. Building on the success of the Phase I program there is a significant opportunity to expeditiously and proactively address areas in Halton Region that are known to have a higher prevalence of downspouts connected to the sewer system. Although it is difficult to predict when or where the next significant storm will affect Halton Region, staff can identify areas that likely have downspout and weeping tiles/foundation drains connected to the sewer system. These areas could therefore be more vulnerable to future basement flooding.

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From work undertaken by staff and Halton Region’s consultant and the findings of the Phase I work, properties with a construction date ranging from the 1960’s to 1980’s are more likely to have direct downspout and/or weeping tile connections to the sanitary sewer. Connecting weeping tiles and downspouts to the sanitary sewer system was an accepted and prevalent construction practice during that time. Based on this data, approximately 60,000 homes within Halton Region (including approximately 10,000 homes already addressed through the Phase I City of Burlington work) may have downspouts and weeping tiles connected to the system. The highest concentration of these homes can be grouped into roughly eight areas throughout Halton Region as shown in Attachment #4. Staff recommends a targeted program of downspout disconnection be undertaken as part of the Halton Region’s strategic approach to mitigate basement flooding. The proposed targeted program would be similar in approach, and scale, on an annual basis to the Phase I priority area work undertaken in 2015 and would target approximately 10,000 homes each year. Halton Region will engage a consultant to contact homeowners, administer the program and hire contractors to undertake the actual disconnection work at no cost to the homeowner. Halton Region will also be promoting the disconnection of weeping tiles at these homes through the Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program. Based on the age of the system and the highest concentration of connected downspouts, starting in the fall of 2016, areas in the southwest area of the Town of Oakville will be the focus of the targeted program. The preliminary schedule is outlined in Attachment #4. There will be homes outside of the targeted areas that, based on the age of the homes may have direct connections. These homes are less concentrated and would be considered less vulnerable to the combined effect of numerous direct connections. The intention is that over the longer term these homes would also be encouraged to disconnect through the Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy program. Enhancements to the Basement Flooding Prevention Program Hatlon Region has had a Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program available to all homeowners in Halton for many years to assist them in reducing their risk associated with basement flooding due to sanitary sewer surcharging. The Program consisted of:

• A 50 per cent subsidy, up to $250 to disconnect their downspouts; • A 50 per cent subsidy, up to $1,800 to disconnect their weeping tiles; and, • A 50 per cent subsidy, up to $675 to install a backwater valve.

Through Report No. PW-22-15, re: “Region Wide Basement Flooding Mitigation Study: Final Report and Recommendations”, the value and importance of removing extraneous flow from the wastewater system was emphasized and enhancement to the above Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program were recommended. Staff are recommending the following enhancements:

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• Increasing the subsidy for downspout disconnections from 50 per cent to 100 per cent to a maximum of $500, as outlined in Attachment # 2;

• Increasing the subsidy for weeping tile disconnections from 50 per cent to 100 per cent to a maximum of $5,000, as outlined in Attachment # 3.

In addition, staff are also recommending a subsidy of 50 per cent, up to $2,000 for Lateral Lining and Repair and the development of a list of qualified weeping tile disconnection contractors. Both of these enhancements are described below. Lateral Lining and Repair Program Laterals in poor condition can also cause basement flooding because of blockages or restrictions in the lateral over time. Minor lateral infiltration issues can worsen as displaced joints, cracks and even root intrusion can lead to significant damage and inconvenience from a blocked lateral and sewage backup into the basement. Therefore rehabilitating the laterals can also reduce the risk of basement flooding from not only a blocked lateral but also from excessive inflow flow and infiltration. Sanitary sewer laterals typically make up more than half of the total length of a municipal sewer system, and are located primarily on private property. Because they are such a large component of the sanitary system, infiltration and inflow from laterals in poor condition (e.g. roots, cracks or breaks) can be an additional source of extraneous flow that unnecessarily adds to the sanitary sewer system. In many cases, laterals that are in poor condition can be rehabilitated by less expensive and less intrusive trenchless lining methods when compared to replacement through excavation. Lining of the lateral will seal the pipe from the inside and essentially create one continuous new pipe on the inside that no longer has root intrusion, cracks or breaks. Unfortunately, due to the expense of lining, or repair of their lateral, homeowners will often forego the repair and have a blockage cleared only, but eventually the lateral becomes blocked again from roots or due to collapse of the pipe. From 2012 to 2014, Halton Region staff attended to, on average, approximately 200 to 250 plugged lateral calls each year related solely to private side issues such as root infiltration. Because issues with laterals are often not addressed, there is a high likelihood these homes will back up again. Addressing substandard laterals will help to reduce the risk of basement flooding by both reducing infiltration and inflow, as well as the risk of blockage. Therefore, to complement the Region Wide Basement Flooding Mitigation Program, staff recommend that a Lateral Lining and Repair subsidy be added to the Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program and made available for those homes that have experienced sewer backup and have substandard laterals that could experience future basement flooding. The subsidy will provide a 50 per cent reimbursement to the homeowner for eligible works, including lining or repair of their substandard lateral, up to a maximum of $2,000 per home. Details of the program are included in Attachment #5.

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Several other municipalities in Ontario have also recognized the benefit of assisting homeowners with rehabilitation of their sanitary laterals. Municipalities with existing programs include the Cities of Windsor, Hamilton, Kingston and the Town of Fort Erie. Development of a List of Qualified Weeping Tile Disconnection Contractors One of the most common issues encountered by homeowners undertaking weeping tile/foundation drain disconnection typically relates to the identification and performance of contractors undertaking the work. Weeping tile disconnection suppliers and sump pump installation work can be complex and result in significant problems and disruption for homeowners if not undertaken properly. In order to better address this issue, assist homeowners, and help safeguard against potential risks from substandard work and poor customer service, staff recommend the development of a list of qualified contractors. The homeowner must use a contractor on the qualified list to be eligible for the subsidy. In order for homeowners to be eligible for the Weeping Tile Disconnection Subsidy, they must use one of the Region’s qualified contractors. All qualified contractors must meet all applicable licencing requirements. Halton Region will provide the qualified contractors with a list of acceptable equipment and standards to ensure the quality and reliability of the equipment and installation. Although Halton Region will provide the list of contractors who can do the work, Halton Region will not be entering into a contract with the contractors for the performance of any of the works. The homeowner is responsible for completing a contract with the contractor and should take the necessary steps to ensure the proper agreement is in place. Halton Region staff will not be inspecting the work or providing a warranty of its performance and they will be requiring homeowners to sign a waiver to that effect. Details of the program are illustrated in Attachment #3. Region Wide Comprehensive Flow Monitoring Approximately two dozen new sewer flow monitors have been installed in strategic locations throughout Halton Region. Coupled with rainfall data, these monitors are critical to assessing sewer system response to wet weather events. Flow monitors will be added to new locations, as needed, to identify sources of extraneous flow and provide critical data for ongoing hydraulic modelling. The flow monitoring program, in combination with other investigative methods including smoke and dye testing and close circuit TV inspection, will help Halton Region refine the targeted areas, as additional data is available and/or potentially identify new areas that warrant attention.

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Inter-Jurisdictional Working Group There is a close relationship between stormwater systems and sanitary systems. The responsibility for these systems is spread between Regional and Local Municipalities and Conservation Authorities. To address flooding comprehensively, the combined effort of all impacted jurisdictions is required. Accordingly, another element of Halton Region’s strategy includes establishment of an Inter-Jurisdictional Working Group consisting of Halton Region, the four Local Municipalities and the two Conservation Authorities to ensure that our collective effort to adapt to climate change and improve the resiliency of public infrastructure to flooding is coordinated, efficient and effective. The inaugural meeting of this group was held on March 30, 2016, with a second meeting on April 29, 2016. This group will continue to meet on a regular basis moving forward. Education and Outreach Maximizing public participation in Targeted Downspout Disconnection and Weeping Tile Disconnections is essential to ensure success of the Region Wide Basement Flooding Mitigation Program. In order to achieve maximum uptake by residents a multi-faceted communications and outreach program will be required. Halton Region’s consultant will contact residents directly to engage and educate them to the benefits of the Program. In addition, communication initiatives be developed to promote all aspects of the Basement Flooding Prevention Program. Estimated Participation in Subsidy Programs and the Targeted Areas Based on the preliminary results of the Phase I Downspout Disconnection project in the high priority areas of the City of Burlington and the Town of Milton, staff estimate that the annual estimated cost of the Phase II Targeted Downspout Disconnection Program will be $1.25 million. It is projected that this program will remove 1,500 to 2,000 downspouts annually, which will have a significant impact on reducing extraneous flows in the wastewater system. The demand for the Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program is difficult to predict. This is one of the most comprehensive programs in the Province, aimed at reducing extraneous flows from the wastewater system. Halton Region’s current subsidy program has had very little uptake of the previous years (except directly after the August 2014 storm in the City of Burlington). With the enhancements to this program, it is expected participation rates will increase dramatically. In anticipation of this increase approximately $1 million has been allocated for the Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program based on 400 downspout disconnections, 200 lateral lining and repairs and 80 weeping tile disconnections.

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Conclusion The work undertaken in the priority areas in the City of Burlington and the Town of Milton over the past year has resulted in a significant reduction in extraneous infiltration and inflow of stormwater into the sanitary sewer system. Based on data collected to date, the disconnection work completed has removed approximately one cubic metre of rainwater every second during the peak moments of a 1 in 10 year storm, which is equivalent to removing one Olympic-sized swimming pool every 40 minutes. Similar to work in the priority areas, maximizing participation will be key to the success of the Region wide program. With Council’s endorsement, implementation of the Phase II Region Wide Basement Flooding Mitigation Program, over the long term, will continue to build system resiliency to climate change and reduce the risk of future basement flooding from surcharged sanitary sewers. The comprehensive subsidy program, sewer optimization work and the targeted downspout disconnection initiative addresses both private and public sources of infiltration and inflow and positions Halton Region at the forefront of municipalities in the Province in addressing the causes of basement flooding. Staff will continue to monitor the current state of science with respect to system resiliency and look to identify opportunities to improve the Region Wide Basement Flooding Mitigation Program. Staff will review the program regularly to ensure that the objectives continue are being met and staff will update Council on progress including any necessary changes to the program as it evolves. Staff will update Halton Region’s website and communication material with details of the enhanced subsidy program following and subject to Council adoption of this report and associated recommendations. Relationship to the Strategic Action Plan – Adapting to Climate Change The subject of this report has a direct relationship to the Strategic Plan Action to “undertake a flood mitigation study to identify opportunities to mitigate risk of basement flooding resulting from weather events.”

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FINANCIAL/PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS Based on the number of uptakes presented above, it is expected that there will be no impacts to the overall approved budget of $2,250,000 for the subsidy programs. The Phase II Region Wide Basement Flooding Program will remain at $85.3 million over the next 10 years (2016 to 2025). Of this, $60.4 million has been budgeted for system optimization and capital improvements while $24.9 million is budgeted for the subsidies and staff resources Respectfully submitted,

Kiyoshi Oka P. Eng. Director, Water and Wastewater System Services

Jim Harnum Commissioner, Public Works

Approved by

Jane MacCaskill Chief Administrative Officer

If you have any questions on the content of this report, please contact:

Kiyoshi Oka Tel. # 7602 John Duong Tel. # 7961

Attachments: Attachment #1 – Location of Flow Monitors and Rain Gauges

Attachment #2 – Region Wide Downspout Disconnection Subsidy Program Attachment #3 – Weeping Tile Disconnection Subsidy Program

Attachment #4 – Targeted Areas for Downspout Subsidy Program Attachment #5 – Lateral Lining/Repair Subsidy Program

PUBLIC WORKS

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AND RAIN GAUGES

LOCATION OF FLOW MONITORS

REGION OF HALTON

Attachment #1

to PW-18-16

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Attachment #2 to Report PW-18-16

Region Wide Downspout Disconnection Subsidy Program The purpose of this program is to reduce the risk of basement flooding by subsidizing the cost to homeowners who choose to disconnect their downspouts that are directly connected to the sewer systems. Some highlights of the program are presented in the table below:

Program Comments Eligibility Homes with downspouts entering the ground.

Homes that are serviced by municipal wastewater. Subsidy Limits 100 per cent of eligible costs up to a maximum of

$500 per home. The subsidy is a one-time use for each residential

property. Eligible Works Material and labour, inclusive of all applicable taxes to:

Cut and cap downspouts; Extend downspouts to away from the house to a

point of falling grade and ideally to a pervious surface;

Install a splash pad to prevent soil erosion. Building Permit requirements

A building permit is not required to disconnect downspouts.

Waiver requirements A completed waiver form must be submitted with the Application.

Contractor or Homeowner to do the work

Homeowner can disconnect their own downspouts but will be required to submit before and after photographs of the work. Halton Region staff or a representative will complete spot checks to confirm that the disconnection work was completed. If the homeowner undertakes the work, only the cost of material and taxes will be reimbursed. Labour will not be reimbursed.

Application Process Download the online application package, fill out and return to Halton Region.

Phone Access Halton 311 and request an application package mail out with a postage paid return envelope.

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Attachment #3 to Report PW-18-16

Weeping Tile Disconnection Subsidy Program

The purpose of this program is to reduce the risk of basement flooding by subsidizing the cost to homeowners for disconnecting their weeping tiles that are directly connected to the wastewater sewer system. Some highlights of the program are presented in the table below:

Program Comments Eligibility Homes that are serviced by municipal wastewater

and have weeping tiles confirmed to be, by a contractor, connected to the sanitary sewer system.

Homes where all downspouts that can be feasibly disconnected are disconnected.

Subsidy Limits 100 percent of the eligible costs for weeping tile disconnection and sump pump installation, up to a maximum of $5,000 per home (taxes included).

100 per cent of the costs for Closed Circuit Television investigation up to $500 per home if the homeowner proceeds with disconnection of the weeping tiles and installation of the sump pump.

Total amount includes; labour, equipment, building permit fees, taxes.

The subsidy is a one-time use for each residential property.

Eligible Works Material, labour, permit fees and all taxes to: Disconnect external or internal weeping tiles inside

the home from the sanitary sewer lateral; Install a sump pit and sump pump to discharge

water to a suitable location outside the house. Closed Circuit Television inspection.

Building Permit requirements

A building permit is required to disconnect weeping tiles and install a sump pump.

Waiver requirement A waiver must be submitted with the Application. Contractor or Homeowner to do the work

Homeowners must use a contractor on Halton Region’s list of qualified contractors to be eligible for the subsidy.

Application Process Download the online application package or phone Access Halton at 311 and request an application package mail out with a postage paid return envelope;

Have the work completed by a qualified contractor:

Fill out and return to Halton Region. Contractor Qualifications

Halton Region will develop a list of contractors who meet the minimum requirements and who demonstrate previous experience in this type of work. Homeowners will select their preferred contractor to do the work from the listing and enter into a contract or agreement with the contractor to complete the work.

All qualified contractors will be given detailed information regarding the program and will be keenly aware of what is included as eligible works.

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DOWNSPOUT DISCONNECTIONTARGETED AREAS FOR

REGION OF HALTON

Attachment #4to PW-18-16

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Attachment #5 to Report PW-18-16

Lateral Lining and Repair Subsidy Program

The purpose of this program is to help subsidize the cost of lining or repair of a substandard sanitary lateral. Addressing sources of inflow and infiltration form the lateral and ensuring fully functional laterals will reduce the risk of basement flooding. Some highlights of the program are presented in the table below:

Program Comments Eligibility Homes that are serviced by municipal wastewater.

Homes that have a substandard lateral. Homes that have disconnected their downspouts

where feasible. Subsidy Limits 50 per cent of eligible costs up to a maximum of

$2,000 per home. The subsidy is a one-time use for each residential

property. Eligible Works Laterals that are substandard (i.e. root intrusion, cracks,

breaks, sags etc.) material and labour, inclusive of all applicable taxes to:

Lining of the lateral within the property line; Repair of the lateral within the property line (i.e.

signs of deterioration, encrustation and other potential sources of infiltration of water into the sanitary sewer system or potential blockages);

100 per cent of the costs for Closed Circuit Television investigation up to $500 per home if the homeowner proceeds with lateral lining or lateral repair.

Building Permit requirements

A building permit is not necessary for a lateral lining but is required for lateral repair work.

Waiver requirements A completed waiver form must be submitted with the Application.

Contractor or Homeowner to do the work

For lining work, homeowners can use a contractor of their choosing, which may be one of the contractors on the pre-qualified list for the weeping tile disconnection work.

For repair work, homeowners can use a contractor of their choosing, which may be one of the contractors on the pre-qualified list for the weeping tile disconnection work.

Application Process Download the online application package, complete

and return to Halton Region. Phone Access Halton 311 and request an

application package mail out with a postage paid return envelope.

Confirmation of Work Pre and Post Closed Circuit Television Inspection videos are required and will be part of the subsidy application package.

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