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Resolution No. 1461 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY FOR
THE REPAIR OF DAMAGE TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND
INFRASTRUCTURE CAUSED BY A MAGNITUDE 6.8 EARTHQUAKE
THAT OCCURRED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2001 AT 1058 HOURS.
WHEREAS, a substantial and still not fully calculated amount of damage was
incurred to public property and infrastructure as a result of a major earthquake in the
Puget Sound region; and
WHEREAS, the magnitude of the damage is likely beyond the ability of the City of
Tukwila to correct without assistance from other agencies; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to initiate extraordinary measures to ensure public
health and safety by quickly addressing and repairing the damage;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The earthquake damages incurred by the City of Tukwila have
impacted the integrity of public works infrastructure.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to circumvent standard contract for
services and materials acquisition requirements if necessary, and to apply for assistance
from outside agencies as available.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL PF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2001.
4 Oan Hernandez Council Presit
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
O ne E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Office of the C' Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council: C
Resolution Number t? (e 1
EARTHQK EMERGENCY 2 -01