Information Session: Ottawa Backflow Valve & Sump Pump Incentive Program

CAFES

You are invited to have your say  on the City of Ottawa's update to the Residential Protective Plumbing Program - in person, includes lunch.

Jim Durrell Recreation Centre

You are invited to a public information session and feedback discussion:The frequency and severity of extreme weather events are increasing. The City is proposing several Program updates to the <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/drinking-water-stormwater-and-wastewater/wastewater-and-sewers/basement-flooding/residential-protective-plumbing-program" title="https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/drinking-water-stormwater-and-wastewater/wastewater-and-sewers/basement-flooding/residential-protective-plumbing-program" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Residential Protective Plumbing Program</a> and By-Law to help residents better protect their properties from basement flooding. The program provides incentives for installation of storm and sanitary backwater valves and sump pumps.Brian Simpson, Manager of Water Utility Customer Service in the City of Ottawa Infrastructure and Water Services Department will present the<a href="https://engage.ottawa.ca/residential-protective-plumbing-by-law-update" title="https://engage.ottawa.ca/residential-protective-plumbing-by-law-update" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> proposed amendments</a> in detail.This will be followed by a question and answer session and break-out table discussions.CAFES is very pleased to convene this Climate Resiliency event in collaboration with the City of Ottawa staff. Residents have told us that flooding is one of your top climate impact concerns. And the insurance industry has told us that flooding is now the top claims area - exacting more damages than fire. Several councillors have already confirmed their attendance as well.Refreshments and a light lunch is included. Admission free. All welcome.

Agenda

Angela Keller-Herzog, Executive Director of CAFES (Community Associations for Environmental Sustainability)



Land Acknowledgement, Welcome, Overview of Program

Introduction: Residential Basement Flooding 

Brian Simpson (Manager, Water Utility Customer Service, Infrastructure & Water Services Dept)
Hiran Sandanayake (Manager, Water Resources Planning & Engineering, Asset Management Service, Infrastructure & Water Services Dept) and Julia Robinson (Program Manager, Climate Adaptation, Climate Change and Resiliency Services, Strategic Initiatives Department) 


Introduction of City Staff Team by Angela Keller-Herzog

A. Context: Climate Ready Ottawa (Julia Robinson)

B. Proposed Updates: Residential Protective Plumbing Program (Brian Simpson)

C. Recommended Changes: Compassionate Grant Program (Brian Simpson)



Staff Presentation 

Question and Answer with Staff

Break-out Discussion Groups

Table Highlights – Report Backs

Closing Remarks & Next Steps

Lunch Buffet (complimentary)

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