HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-003 Declaring an Emergency and Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements Due to a Break in the Burn Road Water Main RESOLUTION NO. 2020—003
A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS DUE
TO A BREAK IN THE BURN ROAD WATER MAIN
WHEREAS, a February 5, 2020 break in the Burn Road water main pipe has impacted
residences in the Burn Road, 207th St. NE neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the Burn Road water main is located in an unstable hillside and the old
asbestos concrete water main cracked and broke during recent heavy rain events, and
WHEREAS,the City's investigation of the water main at Burn Road clearly show a
broken pipeline in need of immediate repair; and
WHEREAS, this major water main failure left several residents without water service
and fire protection, requiring immediate action;
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 February 5, 2020 break in
the Burn Road water main pipe which presented 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 was not taken. Pursuant
to RCW 39.04.280,the City Council waives the competitive bidding requirements
for the work necessary as a result of the emergency.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Arlington this 16th day of March 2020.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ste iffle
City Attorney