HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1878 - Sanitary Sewer Main Emergency Repair - 1200 Block of Andover Park EastRes 1878
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 SEVERELY DAMAGED SANITARY SEWER MAIN.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a damaged sanitary sewer main is in
danger of collapsing in the 1200 block of Andover Park East; and
WHEREAS, if the sanitary sewer main collapses, the break could pose significant
risks to existing gas lines, storm drains, and water utilities; and
WHEREAS, the repairs to the sanitary sewer main 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 23, 2016, 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 main, 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 T day of $2016.
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APPROV D 4\S 0 T ORM BY:
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Filed with the City Clerk:_
Passed by the City Council:
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