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4/14/03 A'PR 1 4 2003 City of Centerville, I am very concerned about the street in front of our property. We have had major work done in front every year we have lived here and that is 13 years. Today I noticed the city is again patching the problem areas. Of course in front of our house is one of them. This never has rectified the problem of lack of drainage on our side of the street. Across the street from us is a drain hence the road is slanted to accept drainage but our side of the street doesn't have one. We have discussed this issue numerous times whenever there is people working on patching this area, to no avail. Our driveway has been destroyed and the front yard has sunk because of all the stagnant water that collects there and wicks up into both yard and driveway. From the first winter we were here there has been city workers who try to clear the area from snow and ice to let the pooling go away to a drain that does not exist. This tells us we are not alone in thinking there is a problem with this street design. I do not know who authorized this design but there obviously is a flaw. My husband caUed to have a city worker come to look at this about a month ago and he stated there defmitely is sinking going on of the yard and driveway and street because of the years of standing water. My husband asked this worker could the city fix aU the above. His statement was you need to call the city engineer. He asked this man to have the city engineer contact him to discuss this problem. We have not been contacted as of yet. This is why I'm writing today because I don't want another spring fighting with tar coming into my driveway and garage and the finally my house! Our driveway estimates are into the thousands due to a problem stemming from a lack of thought in drainage design. Of which is not our responsibility. I do not see anyone else's driveway even close to being damaged as bad as ours. I'm sure this must affect our homes value as well as curb appeal not to mention the value of the homes around us. I'm hoping this will not escalate into a sink hole where injuries could occur. Also the children riding or walking by have to go down the middle of the street after any rain! thaw/ yard watering or any cars being washed on our side due to the pool out front after the items listed. This would be the ultimate problem that is a matter of WHEN an accident will happen, not IF. We await to hear from you on this matter as soon as possible. Thank you for your attention, /)1 ,,/ / '_ I I' il ;" ?-./ "/ ,(I , l /lL~, j.1 1-- (.i/_, A ;JA -L/t/(>/:,,_/ -~ /1 ~# /-T '-" 2/' /2; // Cheryrklosowski 7227 Peterson Trail