HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1736 - Declare Emergency Due to Collapsed Sanitary Sewer (1000 Block of Andover Park West)City of Tukwila
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN
RESPONSE TO DAMAGES TO PUBLIC PROPERTY DUE TO A
COLLAPSED SANITARY SEWER.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a sanitary sewer has collapsed in the 1000
block of Andover Park West; and
WHEREAS, the break has resulted in damage to the sanitary sewer and the break
poses a significant risk to existing gas lines, storm drains, and water utilities; and
WHEREAS, the repairs to the sanitary sewer are required immediately; and
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280 provides for emergency declarations and competitive
bidding exemptions; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of Tukwila declared an emergency on February 2, 2011 in
order to allow City forces to respond with appropriate resources to restore damages and
prevent further impacts to public and private property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to provide their support and endorsement of the
Mayor in his action to declare an emergency and for the City's efforts to respond to the
emergency;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council supports the Mayor in his declaration of emergency and
authorizes the execution of contracts or agreements due to damages and the need for
protective actions brought about by a failed sanitary sewer, and hereby authorizes City
forces to respond in the most effective and expedient manner, without regard for the
procedures and formalities that would otherwise govern the assignment of duties,
procurement of materials, and contracting of services. This situation is an emergency
as defined in RCW 39.04.280(3).
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this q1-4' day of , ' I Arc k , 2011.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'Flah rty, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO • R BY:
S.betley M. Kersla, -, C y Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Council Pr •sident
Filed with the City Clerk: 3 - - J 1
Passed by the City Council:3_9- /
Resolution Number:
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