HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtilities 2007-05-22 Item 3A - Resolution - Declare Emergency for Shasta Sanitary Sewer Emergency Pipe Repair
Attachment III.A.
INFORMATION MEMO
To:
Mayor Mullet
Public W orks Directo~
May 16,2007
Shasta Sanitary Sewer Emergency Pipe Repair
Project No. 07-SW04
Emergency Declaration Resolution
From:
Date:
Subject:
ISSUE
Approve an emergency declaration that authorizes City staff to expedite repair of the subject
project.
BACKGROUND
While videoing sewers, City maintenance staff discovered a portion of sanitary sewer with
eroded channels allowing sewage to leak and enter the ground. The location is in front of
Shasta Beverages, Inc., at 1227 Andover Park East. The depth of the sewer varies from 7 feet
to 10 feet. The leaking of sewage has not resulted in subsidence of the street or pavements
yet, but sinkholes are a possibility .
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the emergency resolution that authorizes Public Works to immediately construct
repairs to the damaged pipe by a construction contract exempt from competitive bidding.
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CITY OF TUKWILA
W ASlllNGTON
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
W ASlllNGTON, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO DAMAGES TO
PUBLIC PROPERTY DUE TO COLLAPSED SANITARY SEWER.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a sanitary sewer has collapsed at the 1200 block of
Andover Park East; and
WHEREAS, the break has resulted in damage to the sanitary sewer, the break poses a significant
risk to existing gas, 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 has declared an emergency 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 suppport 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,
W ASlllNGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council supports the Mayor in his declaration of emergency, 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 manner which is most effective and expedient, without regard for the
procedures and formalities which would otherwise govern the assignment of duties, procurement of
materials, and contracting of services. This situation is an emergency as defmed in RCW
39.04.280(3).
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2007.
Verna Griffm, Council President
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
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