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°UBL/C WORKS <br />February 12, 2�14 <br />Bruce Houtchcon <br />5009 Colby Ave <br />Everett, WA 98201 <br />Re: Backwater Valve Installation at 5009 Colby Ave <br />Dear Mr. Houtchcon: <br />The City's contractor, Steve's Plumbing, inspected your plumbing and drainage on October <br />15, 2013 to determine if a backwater valve is appropriate for your property. Their findings <br />indicate that installing a backwater valve on your property would be beneficial. Please review <br />the enclosed report. <br />Previously, you signed the Backwatec Valve Authorization Form authorizing the City to install <br />a backwater valve at your property. Based on the inspection mport, we are proceeding with <br />the installation. The CiLy's contractor, Welwest Construc8on, will be contading you fn <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 backtn�ater <br />vaive. Mafntenance of the valve and the plumbing, sewer, and drainage on your propeity are <br />your responsiblUty. The inspection identified additional site drainage and plumbing <br />deficiencies in your private drainage and plumbing system. These include: <br />• Side sewer has a sag in the line where downspouts tie in <br />. Disconnect downspouts from side sewer and route them with splash blocks <br />These deficiencies are your responsibiliry to address, as you desire. The City fs not <br />responsible for future se�a�er or storm damages that may result from improper maintenance <br />of, or deficiencies within, your private plumbing and drafnage system. <br />If you have any quesUons about this process, please contact Grant P1oen at 425-257-8947 or <br />gmoen@everettwa.gov, or Brian Doolan al 425-257-H828 or bdoolannevereriwa.gov, lhank <br />you for your interest in our backwater valve program. <br />Sincerely, <br />� <br />Mark Sadler <br />Maintenance Superinte�dent <br />Everett Public Works <br />CITY OF EVERETT • 3200 Cedar Street • Everett, WA 98201 •(425) 257-8B00 • Fax (425) 257-8882 ;�— l <br />� � <br />, % � f. <br />, � <br />�,,; <br />