Copy of Community Feedback Survey We are interested in understanding if local homeowners and business owners are aware of their financial exposure due to a broken sewer main in the city street? Question Title * 1. Did you know a cracked or damaged sewer line in the public street is the homeowners responsibility to repair? Yes No Question Title * 2. Were you aware that most sewer line connections are in the city street? Yes aware No I did not know that Question Title * 3. Were you aware of this city ordinance?28-02-090. - Maintenance and repair of service lines—Connections.A property owner is responsible for the maintenance and repair of service lines connecting his building to the sewage collection system including taps, saddles and wys. A property owner is also responsible for any damage to public property resulting from the failure of such service lines, such failure including, but not limited to, leaks or collapses. Upon failure of a property owner to comply with the provisions hereof, written notice by the building inspector shall be given demanding that maintenance or repair be made within thirty (30) days from the date of such notice. Upon failure to comply with such notice, then and in that event, the city shall have the power and the authority to maintain or repair, the cost and expense of which shall be liened against any such property. Yes No Question Title * 4. Did you know that these repairs cost the homeowner from $2000 to $6000 and if not paid for the city may place a lien on your property within 30 days? Yes No Question Title * 5. Did you know your homeowners insurance will not cover this issue because it is in the city street? Yes No Question Title * 6. Did you know this ordinance changed about 20 years ago and for the 88 years prior the city of Alamogordo accept responsibility for connection damages in the city street? Yes No Question Title * 7. Do you think the ordinance should be repealed and the homeowner should only be responsible for the sewer and water line maintenance to the sidewalk and that the city should be responsible for any issues or connections in the city street? Yes No Question Title * 8. When is the last time you looked up city ordinances that could have a financial impact on your property? Question Title * 9. Should the realtor be required to disclose this potential financial exposure and any from city ordinances to the homeowner at the time of purchase of a home with the closing paperwork? Yes No Question Title * 10. Does the city do a good job of informing you of city ordinances that apply to home or business ownership? Yes No Next
