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RESOLUTION NO. 2207 - EMERGENCY DECLARATION FIR STREET SEWER REPAIRS
COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Provide sustainable water quality & environmental infrastructure
Improve streets and roads
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On January 9, 2017, a small section of Fir Street between 18th & 19th Avenues collapsed into a sinkhole. Further investigation revealed the sinkhole was caused by a collapse of the 12-inch sewer main, and groundwater and sediment was filling the sewer pipe. Due to the risk of further roadway collapse, blockage of sewer flow in the pipe, and danger to the health and safety of the public, efforts began immediately to make the site safe and to retain a contractor to perform an emergency repair.
Under RCW 39.04.280, the city manager may declare an emergency and direct staff to respond to the emergency situation, and may award all contracts necessary to address the emergency. All such contracts must be reported to the City Council no later than two weeks after award, and the City Council must adopt findings and ratify the declaration of an emergency. Resolution No. 2207 will adopt findings and ratify the emergency declaration.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
The cost to replace and line the sewer main is estimated to be $125,000. This emergency work will be funded by the Sewer Construction Fund.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2207.