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City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No. /370
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO
DAMAGES TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY DUE TO SEVERE
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
WHEREAS, the City experienced severe weather conditions beginning December 26, 1996,
including heavy accumulations of snow and ice which damaged public and private properties;
and
WHEREAS, rapid warming and heavy rainfall following the period of snow presented
additional threats to property and public safety; and
WHEREAS, the City has expended considerable resources in its efforts to protect public and
private property and preserve public safety; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of Tukwila has issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency
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:
Section 1. The City Council supports the Mayor in his declaration of emergency beginning
on December 26, 1996, due to the damages and the need for protective actions brought about by
severe weather conditions, and hereby authorizes City forces to respond in the manner which is
most effective and expedient, without regard for the procedures and formalities which would
otherwise govern the assignment of duties, procurement of materials, and contracting of services.
Section 2. The City Council authorizes the Mayor to pursue federal and state assistance to
complete the restoration of public facilities and property damaged during this emergency event.
PASSED BY THE CITY CpU)JCIL OF T CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
regular meeting thereof this /,.9 day of r 1997.
uncil PresiW
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
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C9 he E. Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Office of the dt Attortiey
Filed with the City Clerk: .2 9 7
Passed by the City Council: 4- 7
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