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2 extent possible, the Health Department will work with residents to ensure that short-term and long-term repairs or treatment systems are in place. The time required for the survey is estimated at 330 staff hours at an estimated "in-kind" cost of $14,000. The Health Department believes that at this time of the year, the staff will have time available to participate in this field study. Permit delays should not exceed two to two and a half weeks due to participation in this study. This is appropriate for environmental health staff to assess the functioning of these septic systems, many of which are more than 20 years old and to test water from drinking water wells that may have been constructed more than 20 years ago. The Health Director recommended to the Board of Health that the Department proceed with requesting funding to conduct the study. At its October meeting, the Board of Health approved forwarding the recommendation for funding to the Board of Commissioners. It is anticipated that the Department will report to the Board of Commissioners and the community with the results of the study no later than the end of February 2010. The timing may depend on the weather allowing adequate field time for the septic assessments. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The funding for the out-of-pocket costs of the water testing is not available in the Health Department's current budget. The total amount for 36 homes is $3,500. The funding could be allocated from the Solid Waste Enterprise fund. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the funding for the Rogers Road Eubank Neighborhood Association well and septic study not to exceed $4,000 and authorize the allocations from the Solid Waste Enterprise fund.