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Return Address: City Clerk
City of Bremerton
345 6th Street, Suite 100
Bremerton,WA 98337-1891
CITY OF BREMERTON 202110210225
Agreement Rec Fee $ 211 50
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Paul Andrews. Kitsap Co Auditor
AUDITOR/RECORDER'S INDEXING FORM
Document Title(s): Grinder Pump Service Agreement
Reference Number(s)of Documents assigned or released: N/A
Grantor(s): 1. Frank Gorgenyi,Christine McCallum
x Additional names on page 3 of document.
Grantee(s): 1. The City of Bremerton
x Additional names on page 4 of document.
Legal Description: A portion of Govt.Lot 5, Sec. 16,Twp. 24 N., R. 1E,W.M.
(abbreviated)
x Additional legal is on page 5 of document.
Assessor's Property Tax Parcel/Account Number:
162401-4-047-2006/ 1152230
Project Name: Oyster Bay Beach Sewer Upgrades
GRINDER PUMP SERVICE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made this VA day of Cl,pfesn'( e , 2021 between the
CITY OF BREMERTON,a municipal corporation("City")and Frank Gorgenyi and Christine
McCallum ("Owner").
SECTION 1: RECITALS
1.01 The City owns and operates a sewer system in Kitsap County Washington. Owner
owns that certain real property legally described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this
reference incorporated herein ("Property") and is in need of sewer service to the Property. In
addition to compliance with all the City rules and regulations for connection to the City's sewer
system, the installation of a grinder pump unit upon Owner's Property is necessary to facilitate
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City sewer service to the property. Such grinder pump unit has or will be installed on Owner's
Property at the City's cost and pursuant to this agreement shall be owned by the City.
1.02 In consideration of the City's ownership, operation and maintenance of the grinder
pump unit on the Property, the Owner agrees to the certain terms and conditions relating to the
grinder pump unit as set forth below.
SECTION 2: TERMS AND CONDITIONS
2.01 Owner shall provide the City and its employees or authorized agents and
representatives continuous access to the grinder pump unit on the Property suitable for the
operation and maintenance of the grinder pump unit which may include lifting, removing and
replacing such unit or any part thereof. No landscaping,trees or shrubs shall be planted in the area
of the grinder pump unit which would interfere with access thereto nor shall any construction or
any other activity be undertaken in the area of the grinder pump unit which would interfere with
such access. Any landscaping, trees or shrubs on the Property shall be maintained by Owner to
provide continuous access to the grinder pump unit. Owner shall maintain continuous access to
the top of the grinder pump unit and shall maintain the top of such unit with a clearance of at least
two inches above the yard subgrade whether such unit is located in a soil, grass, bark or other area
upon the Property. If such unit is not accessible due to landscaping, trees or shrubbery, or any
other restriction located over the unit, any expense incurred by the City to obtain access to the
grinder pump unit shall be the responsibility of the owner(s) in accordance with the current
assessments, rates, fees and charges.
2.02 Owner shall allow the City's contractor to enter the property to construct the
improvements, including modifications to the electrical service. The property shall be restored by
the City and all costs for the construction improvements shall be borne by the City. The City's
grinder pump maintenance contractor shall attempt to contact the Owner at least 24 hours in
advance of all scheduled visits to the property associated with the grinder pump unit, except when
the City has a duty to repair the unit under a state of emergency.
2.03 Owner shall provide and pay the cost of power for the grinder pump unit.
2.04 Owner shall pay utility bills from the City,which will include a maintenance charge
for the grinder pump unit as established by City ordinance. Owner shall also pay any assessed
costs pursuant to Sections 2.01 and 2.05 which shall be assessed and processed witlh the utility bill.
Notification of misuse and associated assessment will be sent to the Owner via certified mail.
2.05 Owner shall be assessed any expense incurred by the City in accordance with the
current assessments, rates, fees and charges for repairs, as determined by the City, in the event of
damage to the grinder pump unit caused by Owner's, tenant's or resident's negligence or misuse
of the unit, including site and environmental cleanup. Correct use and misuse is described in
Exhibit B. Misuse shall also include unauthorized use, damage of and/or tampering with Cit i'VV...,
control panels or grinder pump tanks or other activity as may be established by rule or regulation.
The City is responsible for all other damages caused by the malfunction, overflow, installation,
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and maintenance of the grinder pump unit, including the site and environmental cleanup in the
event of an overflow and/or malfunction. In the event of damage to the grinder pump unit, the
City shall determine the cause of such damage and assess any charges for Owner's, tenant's or
resident's activities and/or misuse of the unit and the cost of repair or replacement associated or
relating thereto in its sole judgment and discretion.
2.06 The City is responsible for installation, preventive maintenance in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations, and ensuring overall grinder pump operation. The
Owner shall use the grinder pump in accordance with the customer use and misuse information
included in Appendix B. When an overflow or temporary loss of service is caused by the Owner's
misuse of the grinder pump, the Owner shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless and
not responsible for damages to Owner or any third party arising out of any damage to personal or
real property. A power outage not caused by the Owner that results in temporary loss of service
or overflow shall not be considered misuse by the Owner. Further,Owner hereby releases the City
from any damage to trees, shrubs, grass and any other type of landscaping relating to the grinder
pump unit and the City will use reasonable care to avoid any such damage.
2.07 Enforcement of the above-referenced terms and conditions shall be by any
proceeding at law or in equity against any person or persons violating or attempting to violate any
term or condition herein, either to restrain violation or recover damages. Failure by the City, or
any successor thereto, to enforce any term or condition contained herein shall in no event be
deemed a waiver of right to do so thereafter.
2.08 All terms,conditions and provisions herein shall be covenants running with the land
described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and shall be binding upon the parties' successors, heirs
and assigns. The City shall record this agreement following its signature by the Owner and the
City with Kitsap County Auditor's Office of Records.
By ,
rank Gorgenyi ("Owner")
Bx.
Christine McCallum (" wner")
[Notary Acknowledgement on Next Page]
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is the person(s)who appeared before me,and said person(s)acknowledged that he/she/they signed
this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and
purposes mentioned in the instrument.
GIVEN under my hand and official seal this 2-4 day of Svet"e nbenc,
2021.
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ACCEPTED this 2-314 day of SGr-femb e4 , 2021.
CITY OF BREMERTON
By
GRE EELER, Mayor
DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL APPROVED AS TO FORM
THOMAS KNUCKEY, Director KYLIE FINNELL, City Att4rney
Public Works& Utilities
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EXHIBIT "B"
CITY OF BREMERTON
Public Works and Utilities
100 Oyster Bay Avenue N
Bremerton, WA 98312
CUSTOMER INFORMATION FOR CORRECT USE AND MISUSE OF GRINDER
PUMP SYSTEM
(4 pages)
This document describes the correct use and misuse of a grinder pump system in the City of
Bremerton in accordance with the City's Grinder Pump Service Agreement and Bremerton
Municipal Code. The grinder pump system takes liquid waste from your residence or business
and pumps the waste to the City's sewage conveyance system located in the public right of way.
The grinder pump system includes a pump tank and all mechanical/electrical equipment inside
the tank, alarm/breaker panel, and pump valve box located next to the pump tank. The system is
owned by the City of Bremerton. Additional valve boxes are installed on the property and at the
property line to allow for cleaning and maintenance of the pressure discharge line. The existing
sewer lateral from the residence/building to the tank, as well as the pressure discharge line from
the pump tank outlet to the property line, are owned by the property owner.
As the owner or tenant, you are responsible for proper usage of the grinder pump system. This
information is being provided to all new grinder pump owners and/or tenants and becomes part
of your Grinder Pump Service Agreement with the City. It is essential that certain precautions
be observed at all times to insure safe and reliable operation of the system. Improper care or
misuse of the system could cause a failure that may result in a sewage back up into the residence,
as well as costly repairs being billed directly to you.
Maintenance of the system is performed by a maintenance contractor under a service contract to
the City of Bremerton. The contractor is responsible for preventive maint nance, planned
corrective maintenance, and 24 hrs/day emergency maintenance. Under norm circumstances,
the fees for these services are included in the monthly sewer bill. However, all osts incurred by
the City of Bremerton as a result of customer misuse of the system will be billed to the customer.
Additional fees may also be billed to the customer if maintenance access to the system is denied
or restricted.
If you have any questions about your system or need to report an emergency, please contact the
maintenance contractor. The contact information for the maintenance contractor will be provided
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TAX ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER EXHIBIT "A"
ADDRESS
162401 4 047 2006 936 Lower Oyster Bay Dr.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS 497.31 FEET NORTH AND 800.67 FEET EAST OF THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GOVERNMENT LOT 5, SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 1
EAST, W.M.; THENCE NORTH 1*23' EAST A DISTANCE OF 271.09 FEET TO GOVERNMENT
MEANDER LINE; THENCE NORTH 73*33' EAST 63.68 FEET ALONG SAID GOVERNMENT MEANDER
LINE; THENCE SOUTH 1*23' WEST 298.30 FEET; THENCE NORTH 78*54' WEST 61.50 FEET TO
POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH TIDELANDS OF THE SECOND CLASS, AS CONVEYED BY
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, SITUATE IN FRONT OF, ADJACENT TO OR ABUTTING THEREOF.
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to you separately. Your call will typically be returned within one hour. If necessary, to resolve
an emergency,a site visit will be made within four hours. If you need additional assistance during
an emergency, contact the City's emergency response line at (360) 473-5920.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I be familiar with the grinder pump system?
Some problems can be inadvertently caused by the property owners or their tenants because of
their lack of understanding of their grinder pump system. Circuit breakers can be left off, too
much flow can be added to the system, maintenance access can be obstructed, or prohibited
substances can be flushed into the system. Simply taking the time to become familiar with the
system can help to avoid many costly mistakes. Remember, your grinder pump serves only your
property and what you do directly affects its operation. Any costs incurred as a r sult of customer
misuse, either intentional or unintentional, will be charged to the customer.
What are my responsibilities?
• As the homeowner or tenant,you own and are responsible for: (1)the sewer lateral from your
residence/building to the grinder pump tank inlet; (2) the pressure discharge line from the
pump valve box (next to the grinder pump tank) to the system point of connection at the
property line; (3) the power distribution system, including the emergency transfer switch (if
installed) from the building to the grinder pump alarm/breaker panel.
• The Service Maintenance Contractor is responsible from the pump basin inlet, through the
pump, to the pump valve box and for the electrical equipment from the pump alarm/breaker
panel to the pump motor.
• The City is responsible from the connection to the City sewer at the property line to the City's
treatment plant.
What services are covered by my monthly grinder pump sewer charges?
Your monthly grinder pump sewer charges cover preventive maintenance, repair of normal wear
and tear, and 24/7 emergency stand-by response capabilities.
Generally,what constitutes misuse of the grinder pump system?
• Flushing prohibited substances into the grinder pump system as described hcirein.
• Constructing unauthorized alterations around the pump tank or alarm panel that prohibit
access by the City and their maintenance contractor.
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What are prohibited substances?
Prohibited substances that must not be flushed into the grinder pump system include glass,metal,
shells, disinfectant wipes (flushable and non-flushable), rocks, diapers, rags, cloth, sanitary
napkins,tampons,plastic, gasolines, motor oil, flammable material, explosives, large amounts of
cooking oil/grease. The grinder pump must grind all solids into small pieces before they can be
pumped into the city sewer. These prohibited substances can cause premature wear on the pump
or plug the pipes. These substances can also cause costly problems to the downstream
infrastructure and treatment plant. Customers will be charged for cost of rpair for damage
caused by flushing prohibited substances into the grinder pump system.
Why must the grinder pump tank lid be above ground level?
First, maintenance personnel must have access to the pump tank lid. Second, installing the lid
above grade prevents groundwater from entering the tank.
What if my home is going to be unoccupied for longer than a couple of weeks?
It is recommended that you flush your grinder pump system before you leave by running clean
water into the unit for several minutes until the pumps activate. Do not disconnect the power to
the unit.
What should I do before I dig?
Your grinder pump system includes buried piping and electrical systems located on your property.
If you think that you will be digging near these items and are uncertain of the exact location, you
should call 1-800-424-5555 (Washington Utility Notification Center) and a qualified technician
will be scheduled to make a site visit to assist in locating the underground utilities on your
property. For non-emergency work, allow 3-5 working days for service.
What should I do in an emergency?
First, cut your water use back to a minimum and then call your Maintenance Service
Representative. They typically will return your call within an hour. Many times,they will be able
to help you troubleshoot and correct the problem without requiring a site visit. T is is where your
understanding and familiarity with the system will come in handy. If necessary, hey will make a
site visit to correct an emergency within four hours.
What should I do in an electrical power outage?
Your residential grinder pump system will not work without power. Neither the Maintenance
Service Representative nor the City are responsible for providing power to your system during a
power outage. Most power interruptions are of a short duration and are of little Concern. Simply
limiting your water use during this time will avoid any problems. For longer duration power
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interruptions,the grinder pump system can be supplied power through a manual electrical transfer
switch, if one is installed. This is a procedure that requires close attention to detail that should be
practiced before an emergency occurs. Any damage caused to the grinder pump system by
improper operation will be charged to the customer.
Summary of Grinder Pump System Operating Tips
Your familiarity with the precautions outlined below is important to the reliable operation of
your grinder pump system.
• Become familiar with the general function, layout, and limitations of the system.
• Know the location of the pump tank and alarm/breaker panel outside your home and the
location of the grinder pump system circuit breaker within your home.
• Do not flush prohibited substances into your grinder pump system.
• Keep the pump basin and control panel easily accessible at all times.
• Keep the top of the pump basin 2-3" above ground level.
• Control the flow of hot tubs or other large tanks to the sewer,so as not to exceed the pumping
capacity of the pumps.
• Do not dig without first identifying the location of buried underground electrical cables and
piping.
• Limit water use during a power outage.
• If you have an emergency generator that you plan to use for the grinder pump system, be
familiar with your generator and the grinder pump system transfer switch before a power
outage occurs.
• In case of pump failure or system alarm, minimize water usage and contact the Grinder
Pump Service Maintenance Representative. To silence the audible alarm, press the button
on the bottom of the control panel.
• If your residence is left unoccupied for more than a couple of weeks, it is recommended that
you flush the tank with clean water before you leave.
Thank you for your attention to these details. With proper system care and ttention, your
grinder pump system should provide many years of trouble-free service.
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