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ple* - PUBLIC WORKS @ 0 <br /> or <br /> April 26, 2012 <br /> Michael &Tamara Harber <br /> 1116 Rockefeller Avenue <br /> Everett, Washington 98201 <br /> Re: Plumbing Investigation at 1116 Rockefeller Avenue <br /> Dear Michael &Tamara, <br /> The City of Everett's contractor, Seattle Drain Services, inspected your plumbing and <br /> drainage on August 10th 2011 to determine if a backwater valve is appropriate for your <br /> property. Their report, which is attached, recommends that a backwater valve is installed <br /> to reduce the risk of basement flooding from sewer backups. <br /> Because of recent basement flooding and that the inspection identified the benefit of a <br /> backwater valve, the City is offering to install the valve. However, some additional private <br /> side sewer improvements are also needed that are your responsibility to allow the <br /> backwater valve to function properly. <br /> Your next step is to confirm that yoia want to participate in our backwater valve <br /> installation program. If you do, please call Grant Moen at 425-257-8947. We will then hire <br /> a contractor to install the valve if you are also willing to pay for necessary upgrade to <br /> your side sewer. At the conclusion of the work, the excavation will be refilled and <br /> hardened surfaces (driveways and/or sidewalks) will be restored. You will also be <br /> provided training on the operation and maintenance of the valve. Restoration of grass and <br /> landscaping are your responsibility. <br /> Note also that the report identifies a deficiency in your side sewer that may lead to future <br /> problems with or without a backwater valve. This is your responsibility and we <br /> recommend that you take steps to correct it: <br /> • The side sewer is in poor condition and holding water and debris in places. Also, <br /> some joints are offset which may cause blockages. <br /> Thank you for your interest in our backwater valve program. If you have any questions, <br /> please contact Marla Carter (425-257-8875, mcarterrci.everett.wa.us) or Grant Moen <br /> (425-257-8947, gmoen@ci.everett.wa.us). <br /> Sincere <br /> Mark Sadler <br /> Maintenance Superintendent <br /> Everett Public Works <br /> CITY OF EVERETT • 3200 Cedar Street • Everett, WA 98201 • (425) 257-8800 • Fax (425) 257-8882 <br />