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PUBL/C N/ORKS <br /> M�ay 2, 2014 <br /> Joe Wilson <br /> 1831 Grand Ave <br /> Evemtt, W!1 98201 <br /> Re: Backwater Valve Installation at 1831 Grand Ave <br /> Dear Mr. \Nilson: <br /> As you are aware, the City's conlractor, Seattle Drain Service, inspected your plumbing and drainage <br /> facili[ies to determine if a backwater valve is appropriate for your property. Their findings Indicate that <br /> installing a backwater valve on your prop:rty would be beneficial. Please revie�e the endosed report. <br /> At this time we�eed vou to sian and return the enclosed eackwater Valve Authorization <br /> Form authorizinn the Citv to install a backwater valve at vour nrooertv. Once we receive <br /> this siqned form we will aroceed with the installation. The Citv's contrador, Combined <br /> Construction will be contactinq vou in Mav to schedute the work.This will reauire e�trv <br /> into the buildinq at the above address. <br /> The City wili provide you on•site training on the operation and maintenance of the bacl�ivaier vaive. <br /> Maint�nance of the valve and the plumbing, sewer, and dreinage on your property are your <br /> responsibility.The inspettion identifed adddional site drainage and plumbin9 deGcencies in your <br /> private drainage and plumbing system. These indude: <br /> • Existing backwater valve is under watec Could he addressed�vith a sump pump. <br /> • Side sewer has multiple offsels. <br /> • Downspouts are connected tn the side se�ver and couid create increase flo�v in the side sev+er <br /> �vhich increases the possibility of a se���er backup or flooding event. <br /> These deficiencies are yuur responsibility lo address, as you desi�e. The Ciry is no[responsible for <br /> future se�ver or slorm damages Ihat may resul[(rom improper�nalnlenance of, or deficiencies�vilhin, <br /> your private plumbing and drainage system. <br /> If you have any questions about lhis process, please mntacf Grant hloen at 425-257-R947 or <br /> gmocn@evereltvra.9ov, or erian Doolan a[425-257-88?8 or ydoolan@e��erettwa.go_v. Thank you fnr <br /> your in[erest In our bachwater valve prognm. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Mark Sadler <br /> Plaintenance Superintendenl <br /> Everett Public Waks <br /> CITY OF EVER[TT • 3200 Cedar Slreet• Everett,WA98201 • (425)257-8800 • Fax (425)257-8882 <br />