HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1830 - Declare Emergency to Repair Klickitat Drive Due to LandslideCity of Tukwila
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Resolution No. 1830
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 LANDSLIDE ABOVE KLICKITAT DRIVE.
WHEREAS, a series of severe storms occurred in March 2014, triggering
landslides in five Washington counties and causing the Governor of the State of
Washington to declare a state of emergency; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the unusually heavy rains reactivated a
large dormant landslide on the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) right -of -way above the Klickitat Drive concrete retaining wall, causing a new
slide; and
WHEREAS, continued sliding of the unstable slope would overtop the retaining wall
and spill soil and toppled trees onto the roadway; and
WHEREAS, the renewed sliding has damaged the City of Tukwila -owned elevated
walkway within the slide zone; and
WHEREAS, the repairs to slope and the walkway are required immediately in the
interest of public safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City of Tukwila's interest for the elevated walkway repair to
be included in a joint contract with the WSDOT slope stabilization project; and
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280 provides for emergency declarations and competitive
bidding exemptions; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of Tukwila declared an emergency on April 2, 2014, in order
to allow accelerated contracting and administration of City and federal funds 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;
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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 the Klickitat landslide, 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).
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL QF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this '+�C day of `71----(A A) Q , 2014.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flah- y, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Whelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
De'Sean Quinn, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
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