HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2025-004 A Resolution Declaring an Emergency and Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements for the Hauling of Biosolids from the Water Reclamation Facility RESOLUTION NO. 2025-004
A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND WAIVING
COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HAULING OF BIOSOLIDS
FROM THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
WHEREAS, the Water Reclamation Facility treats all wastewater within the City of
Arlington, and
WHEREAS, an unexpected shutdown of the city's current Biosolids Hauler is affecting
the off haul of Biosolids from the Water Reclamation Facility that has potential to impact the
health and safety of citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City's obligation at the Water Reclamation Facility is that the biosolids
are hauled off site and disposed of in accordance with Washington state regulations; and
WHEREAS, any prolonged pause in hauling 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 17th day of March 2025.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
l Don E. Vanney, or
ATTEST:
,,k� //W ?)/ti�,
, ="2t - - "
Wendy Van er Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Oskar Rey, City Attorney