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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4137RESOLUTION N0.41 3 7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RATIFYING AN EMERGENCY DECLARATION WITH RESPECT TO THE REPAIR OF A WATER MAIN AT 3RD AND `B' STREETS NE, IN AUBURN, WASHINGTON WHEREAS, on or about December 30, 2006, a fire hydrant located at 3rd and `B' Streets NE, within the City of Auburn, was hit by an errant driver; and WHEREAS, the impact to the fire hydrant broke the water main below ground; and WHEREAS, the excessive force of the water from the water main and broken fire hydrant pipe washed out the subgrade beneath the sidewalk and roadway; and WHEREAS, the depth of the washed out area is not known; and WHEREAS, the washed out area contains a utility gas main and power conduit; anal WHEREAS, a delay in repairing the water main would cause further damage to the sidewalk and roadway, and possible further exposure of the gas main and power conduit; potentially increasing the cost to the City for repair; and WHEREAS, the exposed utilities and damaged sidewalk and roadway pose a danger to pedestrians and drivers; and WHEREAS, the City has a responsibility to provide safe roadways and sidewalks for its citizens; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority of Section 3.10.050 of the Auburn City Code, the Mayor determined and declared that an emergency existed so as to justify the emergency contracting procedures without formal bidding. Resolution No. 4137 January 3, 2007 Page 1 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows: Section 1. That the City Council ratifies the Mayor's determination and declaration that an emergency exists in this case, and finds the need for the City to enter into a contract for the repair of a water main, sidewalk, and roadway at 3~d and 'B' Streets NE, without going through typical bidding procedures in an emergency that relieves the City of the requirement to engage in a more lengthy competitive bidding process for this equipment. Section 2. That the Mayor or his designee is authorized to negotiate and enter into a contract with VLS Construction, Inc., to address the needed repairs at 3~d and `B' Streets NE. Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures hereon. DATED AND SIGNED this ~ day of ~~z.<a ~.,~-~- , 2007. CITY OF AUBU ..~ ~~ Peter B. Lewis, Mayor ATTEST: ~ i Dan le E. Daskam, City Clerk Resolution No. 4137 January 3, 2007 Page 2 APPRS~-VED Daniel B. Heid City Attorney Resolution No. 4137 January 3, 2007 Page 3