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� � PUBL/L K/O/�/C5 <br /> February 12, 2014 <br /> Charles Howard <br /> 1506 Colby Ave <br /> Everett, WA 98201 <br /> Re: Backwater Valve Installation at 1506 Colby Ave <br /> Dear Mr. Howard: <br /> The Cit�s contractor, Steve's Plumbing, inspected your plumbing and drainage on October 2, <br /> 2013 to determine if a backwater valve is appropriate fo�your property.Their findings <br /> indicate that installing a backwater valve on your property would be beneficiai. Please review <br /> the enclosed report. <br /> Previously, you signed the 8ackwater Valve Authorization Form authoriz�ng the City to install <br /> a backwater valve at your property. Based on the inspection report,we are proceeding with <br /> the installation. The City's rnntrador, Welwest Construdion,will be contac[ing you in <br /> February to schedule the work.This will require some excavation on your property. <br /> The City will provide you on-site training on the operation and maintenance of the backwater <br /> valve. Maintenance of the valve and the piumbing, sewer, and drainage on your property are <br /> your responsibility.The ins�ection IAentified additlonal site drainage and plumbing <br /> deficiencies In your private drainage and plumbing system. These indude: <br /> • Multiple fractures and root inlrusions in the side sewer <br /> • Down spouts are currenUy discharging adjacent ro the hou;a iuurdation <br /> • Reline or replace a portion of the side sewer to correct intrusions a7d fradures <br /> These deficiencies are your responsibiliry to address, as you desire.The City is not <br /> responsible for future sewer or s.orm damages that may result From improper maintenance <br /> of, or deficiencies within, your private plumbing and drainage system. <br /> If you have any questions about this process, please contact Grant Moen aC 925-257-8947 or <br /> gmoen@everethva.gov, or Brian Doolan at 425-257-8828 or bdoolan@everettwa.qov. Thank <br /> you for your interest in our backwater valve program. <br /> Sincere� <br /> � <br /> Mark Sadler <br /> Maintenance Superintendent <br /> Everett Public Works <br /> CITY OF EVERETT• 3200 Cedar Slrest•Everelt,WA 9820 i - (425)25 i'-8800• Fax(425)257-8882 �� <br /> l <br />