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RESOLUTION NO. 2268 - EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR PUMP FAILURES AT OCEAN BEACH NO. 3 SEWER PUMP STATION
COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Provide sustainable water quality & environmental infrastructure
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On February 12, 2018, pump #1 failed at Ocean Beach No. 3 sewer pump station located at Ocean Beach Highway and 48th Avenue and it was removed for repair. On April 24, 2018, pump #3 failed at this station (pump # 1 still out of service). Due to the other pump failures, pump #2 was inspected and found to be starting to fail. Pump #2 was temporarily adjusted and placed back into service as the only fully functioning pump at this critical sewer pump station. Based on the failures and inspections, city staff has determined these pumps failed due to a manufacturer design flaw and should be replaced rather than repaired.
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. 2268 will adopt findings and ratify the emergency declaration.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
The cost to replace the three pumps is estimated at $125,000. This emergency work will be funded by the Sewer Construction Fund.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2268.
STAFF CONTACT:
Jeff Cameron, Public Works Director