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RESOLUTION NO. 2258 - EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR SEWER PUMP STATION FAILURE AT 2402 38TH AVENUE
COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Provide sustainable water quality & environmental infrastructure
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On Thursday, January 25, 2018, the sewer lift station located at 2402 38th Avenue failed causing the pump station to flood. The pumps, motors, and electrical and control systems were flooded and must be repaired or replaced immediately to return the sewer pump station to service. Temporary bypass pumping has been installed to keep the sewer system functioning.
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. Within two weeks of award of the first emergency contract, the City Council must adopt findings and ratify the declaration of an emergency. Resolution No. 2258 will adopt findings and ratify the emergency declaration.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
The cost to complete the repair and replacement work is estimated at $60,000. This emergency repair work will be funded by the Sewer Construction Fund.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2258.
STAFF CONTACT:
Jeff Cameron, Public Works Director