On March 9th, 2005 The City of Kent wrote a formal letter to Kenthill Townhomes (via our Property Management company). Here are the contents of that letter:
Dear Property manager:
On March 8, 2005 the City of Kent Public Works Operations staff inspected your drainage facility and found that it currently meets maintenance standards.
Please remind employees/tenants/homeowners that only rain water is allowed to enter the storm drain. Allowing the discharge or in any way releasing or contributing to pollution in any storm or surface water run-off which enters the storm and surface water facilities within the city is a violation of Kent City Code 7.05.140. A violation of this Code can carry up to a $500 penalty for each day the violation occurs. Only wash vehicles or discharge cleaning water (mop buckets, floor cleaners, etc.) if you can ensure that the waste water is being discharged to the sanitary sewer.
As you know, proper maintenance of drainage facilities protects our lakes, rivers and streams. We thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call the Public Works Operations Department at (253) 856-5644.
Sincerely,
Chris VanHoof
Drainage Facilities Inspector
