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1 <br /> i <br /> ; <br /> � <br /> P1ay 18, 2011 � <br /> Steve ]arvis � <br /> 1232 Lombard Avenue i <br /> Evcrett, Washingtcn 987_O1 <br /> 1 <br /> Re: Plumbing Im�estigation at 1232 Lombard Avenue for Back�vate-Valve Program j <br /> Dear Mr. Jarvis: <br /> The C:ity of Everett's contractor, Seattle Drain Services, inspecked your property on I <br /> February 14`", to determine if a backwater valve is appropriate for your residence. ; <br /> Endosed is a summary of their findings. ; <br /> TF�e report recommends the installa[ion of a backvaater valve on the side sewer that <br /> connec.*s your Y�ome to the City's sewer main to reduce the risk of basement Flooding. i <br /> Please r�:view the report and cont�rt us witli any queslions. , <br /> The next step is for you to confirm [hat yo:� want to proceed vaith thz program. To do ' <br /> that, sign the enclosed release forms in the presence of a nolary and retum them to the <br /> Cily of Everelt, altention Grant i•ioen, pre(erably prioi to June 1, 2011. After we re�eive ! <br /> those forms, the Ciry will hire a contractor to install the backwatcr valve in accordance <br /> with the endosed ins[allation and maintenance agmement documentr. � <br /> If you ciioose to proceed, the contractor will contact you to schedule the installation. i <br /> However, this is stil� a few weeks away, At the condusion of the work, the excavation will i <br /> be refilled and hardened surfares (driveways and/or sidewalks) will be restored. You will j <br /> also be provided on-site [raining on the operation and maintenance of the valve. ! <br /> Restoration of grass, plants and landscapirg are your responsibility. � <br /> i <br /> The report also identifies several additional deficiencies in your plumbing, sewer and <br /> drainage syst�m lhat indude: j <br /> • ihe floor drain in �triveway allows Che do�v�spouts waLer to backup during a ; <br /> surcharge event (problem identified t/Z). i <br /> • Downspouts connected to the sewer could back up duriny a surcharae, or allow <br /> the rain water to enter the basemenC (problem identified #3j. ' <br /> Future s[orm damages refated to these ond other systec• deficiencies are your ! <br /> responsibility. We therefore recommend that you take steps to correct these problems, <br /> and that you regularly inspect your plumbing, sewers, and drainage systems to ensure <br /> that lhey are working correctly. ; <br /> i <br /> ` <br />