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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtilities 2009-08-25 Item 3A - Resolution - Howard Hanson Dam Flood Response Plan - Surplus Log Cabin at 5829 South 140th StreetCity of Tukwila TO: Mayor Haggerton Utilities Committee Attachments: Draft Resolution Vicinity Map INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM FROM: Public Works Director Ttil DATE: August 18, 2009 SUBJECT: Howard Hanson Dam Flood Response Plan Project No. 10901301 Resolution Declaring Surplus Property Jim Haggerton, Mayor ISSUE Declare the log cabin at 5829 S 140 St (Parcel No. 3365901016) as surplus by Resolution so it can be demolished and a flood fighting project can be constructed. BACKGROUND The City of Tukwila previously rented out the residential structure (log cabin) on S 140 St. The cabin requires extensive repairs and restoration would be too costly. The cabin could also be a significant risk and liability to the City. ANALYSIS A resolution is required to surplus this property. If approved, staff will proceed with an asbestos survey and preparation of bid documents for demolition. After bid award, the structure will be demolished and the site regraded. This property is located at the east end of South 140 St, which is a low spot on the west bank of the Duwamish River. Working with the Army Corps of Engineers and King County Flood Control District, staff would be able to install a low -cost demonstration project for an advance measures flood protection system. This flood protection may include minor clearing, grading and installation of sand filled wire baskets along the river. RECOMMENDATION The Council is being asked to approve the Resolution and consider this item at the September 14, 2009 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent September 21, 2009 Regular meeting. fib' \PW Eng \I \II RCiLNCY UPS '\I IIID Flood Response Plan 1090130I'Info \Irmo Log Cabin Surplus Resolution doc A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DECLARING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5829 SOUTH 140Th STREET IN TUKWILA AS SURPLUS. WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila owns real property at 5829 South 140th Street in Tukwila, Washington, also identified as King County Parcel Number 3365901016; and WHEREAS, the residential structure on the subject property is in very poor condition; and WHEREAS, the adjacent river bank of the Duwamish River is a known low spot with flooding potential for the South 140th Street neighborhood, including the City of Tukwila's George Long Shops and part of Interurban Avenue South; and WHEREAS, TMC Chapter 2.64 provides for the disposition of surplus property. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Declaration of Surplus. The residential structure at 5829 South 140th Street in Tukwila, Washington, is hereby declared surplus. Section 2. Demolition of Surplus Structure. Staff is hereby authorized to proceed with the preparation of bid documents 'to advertise for construction bids to demolish the unsafe structure at 5829 South 140th Street in Tukwila, Washington. Standard bid advertisement and award procedures will be followed. Section 3. Flood Advance Measure Demonstration Project. Staff is hereby authorized to proceed with the installation of a demonstration project for an advance measures flood protection project that may include minor clearing, grading and installation of sand filled wire baskets. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Council Meeting thereof this day of 20 ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Office of the City Attorney DRAFT Joan Hernandez, Council President Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Resolution Surplus Log Cabin.docResolution Surplus Log Cabin.doc 8/19/2009 Page 1 George Long Shoos Golf /Parks Maintenance Log Cabin 5829 S 140th (AP #3365901016) t N CityGis 132 ft Copyright p 2006 All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein is the proprietary property of the contributor supplied under license and may not be approved except as licensed by Digital Map Products.