HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-016 A Resolution Declaring an Emergency and Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements Due to Fine Screen Failure at the Water Reclamation Facility RESOLUTION NO. 2020-016
A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND WAIVING
COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS DUE TO FINE SCREEN
FAILURE AT THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
WHEREAS, a failure was discovered in the fine screens at the Water Reclamation Facility
in late September, 2020 that has potential to impact the health and safety of citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Water Reclamation Facility treats all wastewater within the City of
Arlington, and
WHEREAS, the City's investigation of the screens at the Water Reclamation Facility
clearly show the screens are in need of immediate repair; and
WHEREAS, any major failure could cause unsafe and dangerous conditions, 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 condition exists which may present a real and
immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions, and potential loss
or damage to property or health and safety of citizens, if immediate action is 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 191h day of October 2020.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
Wendy Van D r Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ste le, Attorney