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February 25, 2011 Dawn Hansen 908 Maple Avenue Everett, Washington 98201 Re: Plumbing Investigation for Backwater Valve Program Dear Dawn Hansen: The City of Everett's contractor, Seattle Drain Services, inspected your property on December 9, 2010, to determine if a backwater valve is appropriate for you residence. Enclosed is a summary of their findings. The report recommends the installation of a backwater valve on the side sewer that connects your home to the City's sewer main to reduce the risk of basement flooding from sewer backups. Please review the report and contact us with any questions. The next step is for you to confirm that you want to proceed with the program. To do that, simply sign and return the enclosed release forms. When we receive those forms, we will hire a contractor to install the backwater valve in accordance with the installation and maintenance agreement documents you previously signed. If you choose to proceed, the contactor will contact you to schedule the installation. At the conclusion of the work, the excavation will be refilled and hardened surfaces (driveways and/or sidewalks) will be restored. You will also be provided on-site training on the operation and maintenance of the valve. Restoration of grass, plants and landscaping are your responsibility. The report also identifies deficiencies in your plumbing, sewer and drainage system. This includes: • The sewer line has a broken section and roots, these will eventually cause a blockage of the sewer line. • The lines for the downspouts are clogged and holding water this prevents water from being removed from the houses foundation and basement walls. Future storm damages related to these and other system deficiencies are your responsibility. We therefore recommend that you take steps to correct these problems.