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Blueprint Volunteer Sump Pump Program 2025

Original title: Blueprint Volunteer Sump Pump 2025 B / 650876-129992 / J&D Home Improvement, LLC dba The Basement Doctor

Record date · May 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This authorizes a program related to sump pump installation or maintenance, managed by J&D Home Improvement, LLC (doing business as The Basement Doctor).

Why it matters

This establishes the legal framework for a specific home infrastructure program, impacting residents who may utilize the services of the designated contractor for sump pump work.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

J&D Home Improvement, LLC

The company is designated as the service provider for the sump pump program.

Directly affected

Local residents

Residents may be eligible to participate in the sump pump program authorized by this ordinance.

Key Facts

The ordinance is titled 'Blueprint Volunteer Sump Pump 2025 B'.
The ordinance is assigned file number 1254-2026.
The ordinance has passed.
The program involves J&D Home Improvement, LLC, operating as The Basement Doctor.

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The ordinance was introduced by the Public Utilities & Sustainability Committee on April 21, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Blueprint Volunteer Sump Pump 2025 program?

It is a municipal program authorized by 1254-2026 involving sump pump services provided by The Basement Doctor.

Who is the contractor for this program?

The contractor is J&D Home Improvement, LLC, which does business as The Basement Doctor.

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Municipal Outsourcing

The city is formalizing a specific partnership with a private contractor for residential sump pump infrastructure.

J&D Home Improvement, LLC Public Utilities & Sustainability Committee

Connected Entities

J&D Home Improvement, LLC, Public Utilities & Sustainability Committee

OrganizationJ&D Home Improvement, LLC“Contractor performing the work under the program, doing business as The Basement”Map →

OrganizationPublic Utilities & Sustainability Committee“The committee that introduced the ordinance.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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Significance40
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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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