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PUBL/C �VORKS <br /> November 13, 2013 <br /> Ann Harrington <br /> 1407 RuckerAvenue <br /> Everett, WA 9820] <br /> Re: Backwater Valve Installation at 1407 Rucker Avenue <br /> Dear Ms. Harrington: <br /> The Ciry's contractor, Steve's Plumbing, inspected your plumbing and drainage on September <br /> lE, 2013 to determine if a backwater valve is appropriate for your property. Their findings <br /> indicate that repiacing the existing backwater valve on your property wouid be beneficial. <br /> Please review the enclosed report. <br /> Previousiy, you signed the Backwater Valve Authorization Form authorizing the City to install , � M ,. <br /> � """' a`backwateP valve af your pi=operty:Basetl on'tRe inspecEio`n mport,we a�e proceeding with <br /> ihe installation.'The City's contractor, Archer Construction, will be contacting you in late <br /> November to schedule the work.This vaill 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 yalve and the plumbing, sewer, and drainage on your property are <br /> your responsibility. The inspection identified additional site drainage and plumbing <br /> deficicncies in yout private drainage and plumbing system. These indude: <br /> • There is a clwnk of concrete in the private side sewer <br /> • Disconnecting downspouts from the side sewer�vould reduce flow in the side sewer <br /> • Addi[ional �vork could be completed to seal exterior walis from groundwater intrusion <br /> These deficiencies are your responsibility to address, as you desire. llie City is not <br /> msponsible for future sewer or storm 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[his process, please contact Grant hloen at 97_5-257-8997 or <br /> gmoen@evereltwa.gov, or Brian Doolan at 425-257•8828 or bdoolanCn�everetiwa.gov.Thank <br /> you fo�your interest in our backwaler valve program. <br /> Sincerely, l <br /> 1 <br /> Mark Sadier <br /> Maintenance Superintendent <br /> Everett Publi[Works <br /> CITY OF EVERETT•3200 Cedar Slreel •Evcrell,WA 98201 • (425)257-8800 • Fax(425)257-8882 = <br /> �IS <br />