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May 18, 2011 Matthew & Laura White 1320 Lombard Avenue Everett, Washington 98201 Re: Plumbing Investigation at 1320 Lombard Avenue for Backwater Valve Program Dear Matthew & Laura White: The City of Everett's contractor, Seattle Drain Services, inspected the plumbing and drainage at your property on February 2, 2011, to determine if a backwater valve is appropriate for your residence. Enclosed is a summary of their findings. The report recommends the replacement of the existing backwater valve on the private side sewer that connects your home to the City's sewer main to reduce the risk of basement flooding from sewer surcharge events. 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, please call Grant Moen at (425) 257-8947, preferably prior to June 1, 2011, and confirm your desire to have the City coordinate and fund the installation of a backwater valve on your side sewer. After receiving your authorization, 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 contractor 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 side sewer is relatively flat and holding water, which can cause debris to build up on the backwater valve and not allow a tight seal during a surcharge event (problem identified #2). • Downspouts are currently connected to the side sewer (problem identified #3).