Proof of Sewer Overflows

For the sake of making our points about the sewer problems in the inner city, we have just recieved the photos that were recently promised as PROOF that the "rumors" are true. Raw sewage spills into the streets, out of the manholes, and presents a serious health risk to anyone near the areas.
It is imperative that we get our sewer infrastructure repaired to stop these overflows and illicit discharges into streams, roadways, and the Ohio river.
As you can see in one photo, there is a sign posted that warns of potential health hazards when overflows are occurring. These signs are supposed to be posted at every overflow site, but of course, this mandate has not been adheared to.
Please folks, understand, there was raw sewage backing up in basements after this last rain of less than 1", and that is unacceptable.
We just believe that certain serious conditions that cause harm to the City, as in stalling economic development, and harm to the residents, as in being exposed to raw sewage, should be at the top of the list of priorities for this administration to address. Knowing this sort of situation exists in the City, and is not being fixed, makes it hard for me to believe the Mayor can actually say he thinks he's doing a good job. He put himself on the Sewer Board, with pay, so he I hold him entirely responsible for the mismanagement that has occurred over the last 2 years.
Soon, they will be forced to admit these problems, and fix the faulty lines that are causing these horrible conditions. Then, we'll get hit with the sewer rate increase that has already been openly discussed. Only, the fact that the sewer fund was used as the City Slush Fund for so long, is at least a part of the reason that they do not have the money for these repairs.
Once again, we will be forced to pay for bad decisions and misappropriations of funds. We just don't believe that's fair.
The least we should expect is to see an Investigative Audit of the Sewer Department, and all the money that was taken to pay other obligations.
We are entitled to have such an audit before us before they can assess rate increases. All they have now is a 5 month financial report.
We want answers.
We have more photos we will post later.