HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1783 - Declare Emergency to Repair Stormwater Pipe on East Marginal Way SouthCity of Tukwila
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Resolution No. J
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 STORMWATER PIPE.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a stormwater pipe has collapsed in the
12500 block of East Marginal Way South; and
WHEREAS, the break has resulted in a large sinkhole and poses a significant risk
to an existing water utility; and
WHEREAS, the repairs to the stormwater pipe 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 November 19, 2012,
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 finds that
this situation constitutes an emergency as defined by RCW 39.04.280(3). The City
Council hereby authorizes the execution of any contracts or agreements that are
necessary due to damages and the need for protective actions brought about by a failed
stormwater pipe, 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.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL F THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of D er.0 m,�j ��' , 2012.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'Flahe y, MMC, City CI
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelle ► . Kers e, ( ity Attorney
Verna Seal, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
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