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BOARD OF HEALTH
April 9, 2019
Mr. Michael Williams
Building Dreams, Inc.
692 Walnut Plain Road
Rochester, MA 02770
RE: Failed Septic System— 10 & 12 Ventura Way, South Yarmouth,MA
Dear Michael:
The Yarmouth Health Department hereby confirms that the existing septic system servicing 10 &
12 Ventura Way, South Yarmouth, MA is in failure per Title 5, 310 CMR 15.303 (1) (a) for one
or more of the following reasons:
- There is backup of sewage into the facility served by the system or any component of the
system as a result of an overloaded and/or clogged soil absorption system or cesspool;
- There is discharge of effluent directly or indirectly to the surface of the ground through
ponding, surface breakout, or damp soils above the disposal area;
- The septic or cesspool requirespumping
more than four times a year.
Repair and/or replacement of the failed system components is hereby required per Title 5,
310 CMR 15. 305 (1) (a) and shall commence within sixty (60) days of receipt of this notice.
Please contact the Health Department at 508-398-2231 X1240, Monday through Friday between
the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with any questions.
Thank you for attention to this matter.
Sincerel ,
y L. von Hone, R.S., C.H.O.
Assistant Health Director
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Michael Williams SLC/ S
Building Dreams,Inc.
692 Walnut Plain Road
Rochester,MA 02770 -- 1
Reference: CDBG Program Year 2019
Affordable Rental Housing Rehabilitation Program
10& 12 Ventura Way, South Yarmouth,MA
Dear Mr.Williams,
I am writing to inform you that your application for funding to repair the failed septic
system of the duplex located at 10 & 12 Ventura Way, South Yarmouth, MA has been
approved for$10,000. This award is conditioned upon the following:
1. The Town of Yarmouth Health Department or a qualified Title V inspector has failed
the system at said location. Please submit supporting documentation of the system
_ failure.
2. Both tenant households renting at the duplex earn less than 80% of the Barnstable
County Area Median Income. Please have both tenant households complete the
attached Application for Financial Assistance, and submit to this office with all
required documentation.
3. The rent charged to the tenants of said duplex are affordable to households earning
80% of the Barnstable County Area Median Income. Please submit the executed
leases between Building Dreams and the tenants for review by the Town.
4. The property is deed restricted affordable.
5. The installation costs of the new system is priced out by at least three licensed
contractors,and that the lowest bid is used.
6. The engineered plan and installation of the new septic system are inspected and
approved by the Town of Yarmouth Health Department. Payment shall be released
upon the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance by the Health Department.
I have enclosed two copies of the contract for your review and signature. Once signed by
you, please return one copy to my office, and retain the other copy for your records. If you
have any questions, please feel free to contact Mary Waygan in my office at (508)398-2231
ext. 1275 or py email at mwaygan@yarmouth.ma.us.
Sincerely,
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Karen M. Greene
Director of Community Development