Statement from Pat Evans To what extent is the city’s/water utility’s response to the Humboldt Road water main break acceptable to you? It is not acceptable in the fact the City is aware of the water main issues and really does nothing to help the affected parties. I am sure the Water Utility is following established ordinances and protocol, so there is no one person at fault. However, this is an issue the City Council needs to address with new standard operating procedures and greater protection for the homeowner. No one in City Hall or at the Water Utility wants to see any damage done to a home; thus, we have to change the current rules. Should the city and/or water utility compensate the affected homeowners for the damage caused by the water main break? Why or why not? I will establish a fund to provide homeowners compensation when a City water main break affects their property. There is responsibility on the City to maintain the waterlines; because a portion of people’s property taxes goes for that upkeep. Thus, it is common sense the homeowner should receive fair compensation. What should the city/water utility do to help homeowners whose properties are damaged by water main breaks? I will work with the Utility and Council to establish a “Compensation List.” This will range from direct dollars, to clean-up and removal of items, to free inspections after the restoration has taken place. I care about the people of Green Bay, and I know that all the elected officials and Utility personnel do as well, we just need to establish some fair compensation for when this happens. Additional comment: On a personal note, which you can use in the story if you would like, my father, Mike Evans, worked for the City Water Utility for 33 years. I worked there for 5 years during the summer and winter breaks until I graduated from UWGB.