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Resolution No. 1295 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY EXISTS
THAT REQUIRES RIVER BANK EROSION REPAIRS AND
AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES.
WHEREAS, a substantial amount of erosion has occurred on the Duwamish River on the
west side of East Marginal Way South, approximately 300 feet north of the Boeing Access Road
within the last week to ten days; and
WHEREAS, the erosion undermined a portion of East Marginal Way South roadway
shoulder and threatened the stability of U.S. West fiber -optic cable, pole and vault; and
WHEREAS, another rain storm or high river and draw down event may further undercut
East Marginal Way South and may topple the pole; and
WHEREAS, the pole may fall into traffic of East Marginal Way South, a high volume
traffic corridor, and the transmission line which serves the Boeing Aircraft Company may be
broken and services disrupted;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Heavy rains have accelerated erosion of the Duwamish River's east bank
approximately 300 feet north of the Boeing Access Road, necessitating immediate emergency
repairs to stabilize river bank and preserve existing utilities.
Section 2. Competitive bidding requirements are hereby dispensed with and the Mayor
is authorized to expend an estimated $50,000 from the Surface Water Management Fund to
construct erosion controls and provide temporary stability.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUKIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a regular meeting thereof this day of ,1994.
Steve Mullet, Council President
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Office of the City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk: 9
Passed by the City Council:
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