HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2018-024 Declaring an Emergency and Waiving Competitive BIdding Requirements Due to a Break in the Farmstead Estates Water Main RESOLUTION NO. 2018-024
A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND WAIVING
COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS DUE TO A
BREAK IN THE FARMSTEAD ESTATES WATER MAIN
WHEREAS, a July 21, 2018 break in the Keith Lane water main pipe has impacted
residences in the Farmstead Estates community; and
WHEREAS, the Farmstead Estates water main was installed in acidic soils over 23
years ago and is displaying critical signs of failure, and
WHEREAS, the City's investigation of the water main at other locations in Farmstead
Estates clearly show similar pipeline deterioration and corrosion; and
WHEREAS, a major water main failure will leave many residents without water
service and fire protection;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington Washington does
hereby resolve as follows:
1. The City Council finds an emergency was caused by the July 21, 2018 break in
the Farmstead Estates water main pipe which presents a real and immediate
threat to the proper performance of essential functions, and potential loss or
damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken,
and therefore competitive bidding requirements for the work necessary as a result
of the emergency are hereby waived.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Arlington this 1 st day of October, 2018.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristi Banfield, City Clerk
AP P V D TO FORM:
St6efrl 4>eliffle, City Attorney