2802 WETMORE AVE BASE FILE 2018-01-02 MF Import

JDH GROUP 2731 WETMORE AVENUE, SUITE 500 EVERETT, WASIIINGTON 98201 206-388-8400 FAX 206-388-8401 October 26, 1994 Mr. Jim Jodock Snohomish PUD No. I P.O. Box 1107 Everett, Washington 98206 I ,i 7 GC i 2 ? 994 —� iry of E RErr..._ Public Works Dept. RE: PORT GARDNER BUILDING -ALLEY WATER LEAKS INTO BASEMENT FILE: 0570-1610 Dear Jim, I am writing to inform Snohomish PUD No. 1 that the Port Gardner Building is continuing to experience water leaks in the lower level/basement. Specifically, the building is experiencing large quantities of water entering the building at the south, mid and north portions of the west alley wall. Prior to new utilities installation (underground power, underground cable TV and underground telephone services) the building showed no signs of water leaks. In fact during the heavy wet 1994 spring, the basement/lower level was dry. Obviously, we have had our contractor, SDL Corp. perform work on the building and we are in the process of investigating any and all leaks due to their work. However, several utility companies have installed new services in the alley, including an electrical utility vault adjacent the south end of the building. A combination to the electric vault and cable TV vault in the alley, just north of the alley storm drain has created a dam that holds approximately 6" of water behind it. This may be a potential source. Subsequent to the electric vault installation, a crack (approx. 3/4") in the asphalt occurred at the asphalt building intersection. PUD has sealed this with tar but, the building continues to leak at this location. Presently, we are continuing to investigate the building for leaks from the inside. Any found will be sealed. However, should the building continue to leak, the next step will be to excavate the alley along the building to investigate water infiltration sources. We will notify you should this be necessary so you can have a representative present. Should the excavation reveal PUD's new installation work is a source of the water leak, then we will took to Snohomish PUD for reimbursement for any corrective action performed. Likewise, we are informing the other utilities of our intentions as well.