Fwd Plumbing bill from 703 Hawk LaneDo we have a copy of their work log or something we can send? How about
a copy of the test results from the lab? That would show we could not
connect the new water until it passed.
Keith Marvin
City of Coppell
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From: Theresa <theresamhocking@verizon.net
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Date: June 16, 2013, 3:37:18 PM CDT
To: 'Keith Marvin' <KMarvin@coppelltx.gov
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Cc: 'Alberto Samaniego' <ASamaniego@coppelltx.gov
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Subject: RE: Plumbing bill from 703 Hawk Lane
I would like proof of the time line from the contractor for my
lawyer please.
John Hocking
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From: Keith Marvin [mailto:KMarvin@coppelltx.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 12:53 PM
To: Theresa
Cc: Alberto Samaniego; Jerod Anderson
Subject: RE: Plumbing bill from 703 Hawk Lane
Mr. Hocking,
Thank you for sending me the documentation on the water heater
repair you had done back in May, and your description of the problem
that preceded the work. I have discussed the timing and the nature of
the repairs with our construction inspector, and the contractor working
on the Mockingbird project. I have also discussed the description of
the events leading up to the repairs with our building inspections
department.
Based on the following facts, as I understand them, it appears
to me that the failure of the water heater is not due to the work taking
place on Mockingbird Lane:
1. While we began work on Mockingbird on April 22nd, we
did not tie anything into the new water line until May 30th. The date
on the invoice for the water heater replacement is May 15th, which means
that no construction related debris should have been in the line prior
to the replacement of the water heater.
2. In discussing the symptoms of the problem, it was
described as “orange water came out of the hot water side”. If the
cause of the discoloration of the water was sand in the line due to the
construction, there should have been discoloration in the cold water as
well. The building inspector’s comment was that the orange water on the
hot side would be an indication of rust in the tank, which would
indicate natural deterioration of the tank..
3. Lastly, since there are 8 homes on the south side of
Hawk between Mockingbird and 703 Hawk, we would expect to have
additional complaints from those residents if there was enough debris in
the water line to cause this hot water heater to fail. To date we have
not received any other complaints from this area.
As I indicated when we spoke on the phone, since I cannot
substantiate that this claim should be paid by the contractor I am
forwarding a city claim form. If you feel that my analysis is
incorrect, and you believe that the city is responsible for this cost,
please fill out the attached form and return it to the City Secretary.
If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel
free to call me.
Keith Marvin, P.E.
City of Coppell
972-304-3681
From: Theresa [mailto:theresamhocking@verizon.net]
Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 4:51 PM
To: Keith Marvin
Subject: Plumbing bill from 703 Hawk Lane
Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly. Here is
the plumbing bill that I occurred do to the sand in my lines that caused
my water heater to be needed to be replaced.
I still have a lot of sand in several faucet filters.
I will be out of town next week until Friday so I'm in no big
hurry.
Thanks again.
John Hocking