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Resolution No. 1 63 6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO
DAMAGES TO PUBLIC PROPERTY CAUSED BY A COLLAPSED
SANITARY SEWER.
WHEREAS, City sewer utility workers, while performing basic maintenance
inspections, discovered that a sanitary sewer has collapsed at the 1200 block of Andover
Park East; and
WHEREAS, the break has resulted in damage to the sanitary sewer system, which
also poses a significant threat to existing gas, storm drain and water utilities; and
WHEREAS, repairs to the collapsed sanitary sewer are required immediately; and
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280 provides regulations for emergency declarations and
competitive bidding exemptions; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of Tukwila has declared an emergency, in order to allow
Public Works personnel to respond with appropriate resources to correct damages and
to 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 of 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 expresses their support of the Mayor in his declaration of
emergency due to damages brought about by a failed sanitary sewer, and the need for
immediate responsive action, and hereby authorizes Public Works personnel 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. This situation constitutes an emergency as
defined in RCW 39.04.280(3).
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY F TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day f 2007.
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ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
Verna Griffihrr- council President
Ya E. Cantu, &C, City Clerk
APPROWAST RM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: /a 6`1 U 7
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