HomeMy Public PortalAbout00743 O R D I N A N C E NO. 743
AN ORDINANCE, authorizing the Maintenance Department to
seal open vent sewer traps from private dwellings and for a fee to
be charged therefor.
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District is
desirous of protecting the public health and welfare by sealing
open vent sewer traps from private dwellings to prevent the
overcharge of the sanitary sewers with the infiltration of storm
water; and
WHEREAS, the individual property owners have requested
the District to seal sewer vent traps from private dwellings, and
the District is willing so to do;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT:
Section One. Any person, firm or corporation desiring
the District to seal sewer vent traps from private dwellings shall
contact the Maintenance Department during regular duty hours and
make a formal request for said sealing of the vent traps. The
Maintenance Department is hereby authorized to seal the vent traps
from private dwelling by installing a clay stopper in response to
the property owners request.
Section Two. The District shall receive a fee of Two
Dollars ($2.00) for each trap sealed.
The foregoing Ordinance was adopted May 7, 1962.