HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtilities 2015-09-15 Item 2B - Resoluction - Declare Emergency Repair for 1227 Andover Park East Sewer (Central Business District Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation)City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Utilities Committee
FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
BY: Mike Cusick, PE, Senior Program Manager
DATE: September 11, 2015
SUBJECT: CBD Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Project No. 91140203
Emergency Sewer Repair at 1227 Andover Park East
ISSUE
Approve Resolution declaring an emergency that authorizes City staff to expedite the repair at
1227 Andover Park East (APE).
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City staff was in the process of cleaning the sanitary sewer in Andover Park E in preparation
for the 2015/2016 CBD Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. The jet head used for
cleaning became obstructed and medium to large gravel debris was found within the sewer
system, which indicated a possible break in the sewer main. The City contracted with Bravo
Environmental (Bravo) to video the sewer line. During the videoing, Bravo's camera became
lodged in a hole in the bottom of the pipe and could not be removed. It was determined that
it was necessary to excavate the sewer main in order to remove the camera and determine
the extent of the damage to the sewer main as an emergency situation,
DISCUSSION
Approve the Resolution which declares an emergency and authorizes immediate repairs to
the damaged sanitary sewer line by a construction contract exempt from competitive
bidding.
FISCAL IMPACT
The repair work being completed by R. L. Alia Company is being performed under force
account to track all actual costs. This work will be paid for using 2015/2016 CBD Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Project funds.
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Council is being asked to approve the Resolution declaring an emergency for the
Emergency Sewer Repair at 1227 Andover Park East and consider this item at the on the
Consent Agenda at the September 21, 2015 Regular meeting.
Attachment: Draft Resolution
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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 1200
block of Andover Park East; 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 August 19, 2015, 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 day of 12015.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Kate Kruller, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
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