HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2019-007 Declaring an Emergency and Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirements for Black Mold Remediation RESOLUTION NO. 2019-007
A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS FOR BLACK MOLD REMEDIATION
WHEREAS, in late November, 2018,the city was in the process of replacing
carpeting in the water utility plans room at the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, City staff encountered black mold along several walls of the plans room;
and
WHEREAS,the water utility plans room is an active office area that is critical to the
Water Utility functions and cannot be closed off for remediation purposes; and
WHEREAS,the US Department of Labor has identified that indoor exposure to mold
can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, including allergic reactions; and
WHEREAS,the City determined that this was an employee health and safety issue
which required immediate and emergency action; and
WHEREAS,the City caused repairs to be made in the amount of$3,054.80; and
WHEREAS, out of an abundance of caution the City wishes to document its
reasoning for waiving the requirements of soliciting competitive proposals;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Arlington,Washington City Council do hereby resolve as
follows:
1. The City Council finds an emergency existed as a result of the discovery of
black mold in the water utility plans room,which presented a real, 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 was not taken,and
therefore competitive bidding requirements for the work necessary as a result of
the emergency are hereby waived.
2. The City authorizes the repairs to the property to be made by Wrecking Ball
Demolition LLC of Everett,Washington, an authorized remediation contractor,at a
total cost of$3,054.80.
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APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Arlington this 11th day of
February, 2019.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
Erin Keator, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
St ,e . Peiffle, City Attorney
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