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Resolution No. � YA, V
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 STORM DRAIN LINE.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a storm drain has collapsed near the
South 15800 block of 51st Avenue South; and
WHEREAS, the break has resulted in damage to the storm drain line and poses a
significant risk to existing gas, sanitary sewer, and water utilities; and
WHEREAS, the repairs to the storm drain line 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 July 21, 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 storm drain line, 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 Cl Y OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of .,<'7— 2016.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flkherty, MMC, City CleW
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
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Filed with the City Clerk: 9
Passed by the City Council:
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