HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2009-09-8 Item 7C - Resolution - Declare Local Emergency Due to Howard Hanson Dam Condition COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 09-123 'ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Resolution Declaring a Local Emergency due to the Condition of the Howard Hanson
Dam
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
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SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R Police PW/
SPONSOR'S The United States Army Corps of Engineers, the King County Council and the City of
SUMMARY Tukwila's Emergency Management Coordinator have declared emergency conditions due to
the diminished flood control capabilities of the Howard Hanson Dam. The City of Tukwila
could experience major infrastructure damage, business disruptions and adverse economic
impacts from flooding in the Green River Valley.
The Council is beinci asked to consider and approve the resolution.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
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MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
9/8/09
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
9/8/09 Resolution in Final Form
City of Tukwila
TO: Mayor Haggerton
City Council
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
FROM: Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director
DATE: September 3, 2009
SUBJECT: Resolution Declaring a Local Emergency due to the Condition of the
Howard Hanson Dam
ISSUE
Mayor Jim Haggerton and the Tukwila City Council are requested by the Emergency
Management Coordinator to declare the existence of a local emergency due the diminished
flood control capabilities of the Howard Hanson Dam and the potential resulting flooding and
damage to the City of Tukwila.
BACKGROUND
The Howard Hanson Dam is experiencing structural failure which greatly increases the risk of
major flooding in the Green River Valley. Should such flooding occur, the City of Tukwila would
experience major infrastructure damage, business disruptions and adverse economic impacts.
DISCUSSION
The King County Council has issued an Emergency Proclamation in recognition of the potential
impact of a regional disaster related to flooding in the Green River Valley in and around the City
of Tukwila. The City's Emergency Management Coordinator recommends that an emergency
be declared in the City of Tukwila.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to consider and approve the resolution declaring a local emergency.
ATTACHMENTS
Final Resolution.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON DECLARING A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO FLOOD
CONTROL CAPABILITIES OF THE HOWARD HANSON DAM.
WHEREAS, the United States Army Corps of Engineers has declared that the flood
control capabilities of the Howard Hanson Dam have been diminished and that local
communities should plan for flooding on the Green River during the 2009 and subsequent
flood seasons; and
WHEREAS, the King County Council has issued an Emergency Proclamation in
recognition of the potential impact of a regional disaster related to flooding in the Green
River Valley in and around the City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila would experience major infrastructure damage,
business disruptions and economic impacts due to such a flood; and
WHEREAS, the City's Emergency Management Coordinator recommends that an
emergency be declared in the City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Jim Haggerton and the Tukwila City Council are requested by the
Emergency Management Coordinator to declare the existence of a local emergency therein;
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council do hereby find that conditions of peril to the
safety of persons and property are threatened within the City, caused by the current
condition of the Howard Hanson Dam on the Green River;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
Section 2. The declarations of emergency conditions provided by the United States
Army Corps of Engineers, King County Council and the City of Tukwila's Emergency
Management Coordinator regarding the flood control capabilities of the Howard Hanson
Dam are hereby approved, confirmed and adopted by the Tukwila City Council.
Section 3. It is hereby declared that during the existence of said local emergency, the
powers, functions, and duties necessary to prepare for, stabilize and control said incident
are given to the Emergency Management Coordinator and Public Works Director.
Section 4. The local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist until its
termination is declared by the Mayor and Tukwila City Council.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Council Meeting thereof this day of 2009.
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Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Joan Hernandez, Council President
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Passed by the City Council:
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