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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-1 Emergency Proclamation * crnr oF "` • AUBV l�l �I Peter B. Lewls, Mayor � WASH I NGTON �S west nAmn meet * a,buin wa 980ot-av98 *wwvir.aaGimwagov"* �53as1-�OOn EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION NO. 2012-1 � A PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY ISSUED BY MAYOR PETER B. LEWIS, PURSUANT TO RUBURN CITY CODE CHAPTER 2.75, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON ("RCW') CHAPTER 38.52; EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, VVANING CERTAIN STATUTORY CONTRACTING AND BUDGET REQUIREMENTS; AUTHORIZING STAFF TO IMPLEMENT EMER,GENCY PURCHASING PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO CITY CODE, AND TO MAKE CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS, AND TAKE OTHER STEPS IN RESPONSE TO TIiE EMERGENCY WHEREAS, a severe winter stortn began on January 17, 2012 and is forecast to continue far severat days, affecting roadways and causing temporary closures of transportation routes due to hazardous conditions; and WHEREAS, because of the previous ice and snow, and in light of #he forecasted wind storm,4he City's resources are currently exhausted. WHEREAS, the impact of this storm afFects life, heatth, property or the public peace;and WHEREAS, the Mayor has detertnined that it is necessary for the City of Aubum to take adions authorized under Aubum City Code Chapter 2.75, Emergency Preparedness, and Revised Code of Washington ("RC1M� Chapter 38.52, Emergency Managemerrt„ including, but not limited to the definitions of RCW 38.52.010, the authorizations of RCW 38.52.070 and RCW 38.52:110, the liability immunity and indemnification provisions of RCW 38.52.180, et seq. Proclamatlon No. 2012-1 January 22, 2072 Page 1 of 4 �J$iJRN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGWED Seetion I hereby declare that there is an emergency due to a severe snow, ice, and wind storm in Aubum. Section . PursuaM to ACC Section 2J5.090; I hereby assume the authority to enter into contracts and incur obligations, and to take any other appropriate action, necessary to address and respond to the emergency dectared in this proclamation, to protect the health and safety of persons and property, and to provide emergency assistance to the victims of such disaster. Section . Such powers shall be exerc.ised in the light of the exigencies of the situation without regard to time-consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by State statute and rules, and by Cit�r ordinance (excepting mandatory constitutional requirements), including, but not limited to, budget law limitations and requirements of competitive bidding and publication of notices pertaining to the performance of public wo�lc, entering into contracfs, the incurring of obligations, the employment of temporery workers, the rental of equipmerrt, the purchase aF supplies and materials, the levying of taxes, City-pertormed or directed work in areas of the City that are subject of moratoria and the appropriation and expenditures of public funds. Sectio DepartmeM heads and theirdesignees are hereby delegated the authority to solicit quotes and estimates for corrtracts necessary to combat the emergency. Department heads may enter into such contracts in an amount not to exceed Twerrty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00). Contracts in excess of this amount shall not be valid.unless signed by the Mayor. Prxlamation No. 2012-1 January 22,2012 Page 2 of 3 Section 5. The City shall take whatever action it deems appropriate to respond to the emergency cond'Rions, and the Departrnent heads and their designees are hereby directed to implement the emergency purchasing procedures under ACC 2.75:110 for any supplies, materials, and equipment necessary to combat the emergency. Section 8. I declare that the actions suthorized by this Proclamation are necessary to avoid an imminent threat to public health or safety, to prevent an imminent danger to public and private propeKy, to proteet property from damage by the elements; and to prevent an imminent threat of serious environmental degradation, and must be undertaken wfthin an appropriate time to respond to the emergency. SecGon 7. As soon as practicable I will advise and consult with the City Council with respect to alI actions taken pursuant to the Proclamation, and any contract entered into pursuanf to the Proclamation shall at the earliest practicable time be presented to the C'ity Council inr review and appropriate legislation. Secdon . That this ProclamaGon shall take effect and be in full force on the date hereof, and shall coMinue in effect until rescinded by the Mayor. Dated and Signed this,ZZ`_ day�.��Re1�d: , 2012. FAUBU , � P R B. LEWIS MAYOR Proclamation No.2012-1 January 22,2012 Page 3 of 3