2809 7TH ST 2018-01-02 MF Import

�A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Allan L. White Housing Authority June 28, 1999 of the City of Everett 0 V_, Zu_(,-49 /q_� Mr. Brian Waugh Construction Inspector City of Everett Planning 3200 Cedar Street Everett, WA 98201 Dear Mr. Waugh: COMMISSIONERS David Dorsey George Perez, Jr. Lyle Ryan Michael Sells Barbara Yates My Construction Superintendent, Bill Langus, has informed me of the issue we have which relates to code required upgrades to the kitchen sink drains in only a few of EHA's Grandview units. Further, Bill said that there may be a way to attain a waiver of this requirement if we write a letter accepting all responsibility for the issue and asking for relief on a financial basis. There is no doubt that to upgrade the drains which are routed through the concrete floors would increase the cost of renovating these units. It will also increase the time necessary to complete the units, thus, extending the period of time the units would not be available for low-income family occupancy. EHA's entire plan to renovate and improve the Grandview units evolved from a process that weighed necessary improvements, costs and time units would be unavailable to house families. It is my hope that this issue can be resolved without additional time loss or expense, to the satisfaction of the City of Everett. The Housing Authority would take full responsibility for the exception to the requirement. As you may know, EHA has its own Maintenance Department and staff. Further, EHA responds immediately to repair calls which involve loss of basic unit function. EHA even has night coverage via our answering service. I do have one point of confusion however, (which may be due to my limited knowledge of plumbing) relating to the proposed resolution. Bill left me a sketch which shows the existing pipes to be 1 %2" diameter galvanized pipe which extends up from within the slab up to the sink drain and beyond via a "tee" as a line vent. The proposed resolution shows us cutting the 1 %2" galvanized pipe off above the concrete, allowing sufficient length to make the modification. Then EHA would install a transition boot that would be 1 '/2" on the bottom to a 2" on the top. We would then run 2" pipe up to the bottom of the "Tee". The horizontal line over to the middle of the sink would be 1 `t/2" and the vertical end would again convert to 1 %2" for the air vent and be connected via a 1 '/2 " boot. 3107 COLBY • P.O. BOX 1547 • EVERETT, WA 98206-1547 • (425) 258-9222 9 TDD/TTY (425) 303-1111 • FAX (425) 303-1122