HomeMy WebLinkAbout5503 RESOLUTION NO. 5503
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO A SEVERE
WINTER STORM EVENT AND WAIVING CERTAIN
CONTRACTING AND BUDGET REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, a severe winter storm event began on January 20, 2020, in
Western Washington and the State of Washington proclaimed a State of
Emergency for several counties, including King and Pierce counties; and
WHEREAS, the storm affected City of Auburn roads and deposited
significant debris in the White River upstream of the City's A Street SE Bridge
that threatened to cause further flooding; and
WHEREAS, the debris upstream of the A Street SE Bridge posed a
significant risk to the life, health, and property of the public and necessitated the
City's Emergency Proclamation, 2020-01, to engage in emergency contracting
for removal and cleanup of such debris; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority of Section 2.75.090 of the Auburn
City Code, the Mayor determined that an emergency existed requiring the
completion of the debris removal before additional rain complicated the situation
and before additional debris buildup and/or flooding occurred,
WHEREAS, the emergent circumstances that existed warranted moving
forward with the debris removal without utilizing the public bid process.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Resolution No. 5503
February 26, 2020
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Section 1. The City Council ratifies the Mayor's determination that an
emergency existed necessitating debris removal from the White River upstream
of the City's A Street SE Bridge, and that the emergency condition required the
City to enter into a contract or contracts to immediately remove the debris
without sufficient time to enable the City to go through the typical bidding and
contracting process.
Section 2. The Mayor or Mayor's designee is authorized to negotiate
and enter into contracts with qualified contractors to perform the debris removal
in the vicinity of the White River upstream of the City's A Street SE Bridge, and
that any action taken in furtherance thereof is hereby ratified.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures.
Dated and Signed this 2nd day of March, 2020.
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY :f4tKUS, MAYO'
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk K ndra Comeau, City Attorney
Resolution No. 5503
February 26, 2020
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f IBURN Nancy Backus, Mayor
WASHINGTON 25 West Main Street *Auburn WA 98001-4998 * www.auburnwa.9ov * 253.931-3000
EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION 2020-01
A PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY; WAIVING CERTAIN
CONTRACTING AND BUDGET REQUIREMENTS, AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO IMPLMENT EMERGENCY PURCHASING
REQUIREMENTS, AND TO TAKE OTHER STEPS IN RESPONSE TO
THE EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2020, the State of Washington proclaimed a State of
Emergency existed in several counties including but not limited to King and Pierce
counties related to a severe winter storm event that began on January 20, 2020 under
State Proclamation 20-02; and
WHEREAS, the storm affected City of Auburn roads,causing temporary closures
of roads due to road conditions, and depositing significant debris in the White River
upstream of the City's A Street SE Bridge with the potential to cause further flooding,
and resulting in the need to enter into emergency contracts; and
WHEREAS, the impact of the storm affects life, health, property, or the public
peace; and
WHEREAS, I have determined that it is necessary for the City to take actions
authorized under Chapters 2.75 (Emergency Preparedness) and 3.10.050 (Emergency
Purchases-Authorization) of the Auburn City Code ("ACC") and Chapter 38.52
(Emergency Management) of the Revised Code of Washington ("RCW") including, hut
Proclamation 2020-01
February 20,2020
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not limited to, the definitions in RCW 38.52.010, the authorizations in RCW 38.52.070
and RCW 38.52.110, the liability, immunity, and indemnification provisions of RCW
38.52.180, et. seq.
NOW THEREFORE I, Nancy Backus, Mayor of the City of Auburn, Proclaim as
follows:
Section 1. I declare there an emergency has been caused by a severe rain and
flooding storm in Western Washington that had a significant impact to the City of
Auburn.
Section 2. As authorized by ACC 2.75.090, I 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 to protect the health and safety of persons and
properties, and to provide emergency assistance to persons affected by this emergency.
Section 3. These powers will be exercised in light of the exigencies of the
situation without regard to time-consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by
State statutes and rules, or by City ordinance (except for mandatory constitutional
requirements). These include but are not limited to budget law limitations, requirements
for competitive bidding, publication of notices related to the performance of public work,
entering into contracts, incurring of obligations, employment of temporary workers,
rental of equipment, purchase of supplies and equipment, levying of taxes, City-
performed or directed work in areas of the City that are subject to moratoria, and the
appropriation and expenditure of funds.
Proclamation 2020-01
February 20,2020
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Section 4. I delegate to Department heads and their designees the authority to
solicit quotes and estimates for contracts necessary to combat the emergency and any
emergency condition. Department heads may enter into contracts in an amount not to
exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000). Contracts over this amount will be
signed by the Mayor.
Section 5. City staff will take whatever action is determined to be appropriate
to respond to the emergency conditions. Department heads and their designees are
directed to implement the emergency purchasing procedures in ACC 2.75.110 for any
supplies, materials, and equipment necessary to combat the emergency.
Section 6. I declare that the actions authorized by this Proclamation are
necessary to avoid an imminent threat to the public health or safety, to prevent an
imminent danger to public and private property, and to prevent an imminent threat of
serious environmental degradation, and these actions must be taken within an appropriate
time to respond to the emergency.
Section 7. As soon as practicable I will advise and consult with the City
Council with respect to all actions taken under the authority of this Proclamation. Any
contract entered into under the authority of this Proclamation will be presented to the City
Council at the earliest practical time for review and appropriate legislation.
Section 8. This Proclamation will take effect on my signature, and will
remain in effect until I rescind it in writing.
Dated and signed:
Proclamation 2020-01
February 20,2020
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CITY OF AUBURN
ANCY : 'S, AOR
Proclamation 2020-01
February 20,2020
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