HomeMy WebLinkAbout4175RESOLUTION NO. 4 1 7 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO REPLACEMENT
OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION
OF AUBURN WAY NORTH AND FIRST STREET NE
WHEREAS, one of the traffic signals at the intersection of Auburn Way
North and First Street NE was hit by a truck, bending the pole supporting the
signal and causing unknown damage to the base of that pole; and
WHEREAS, to protect the public safety, the damaged pole, and possibly
the base as well, must be replaced as soon as feasibly possible; and
WHEREAS, the signal cannot be removed from such a busy arterial
intersection without causing major traffic disruptions to a significant area of the
City's downtown; and
WHEREAS, removal of the signal and pole to determine the extent of the
damage to the base, and then to repair or replace the base, could place that
signal out of service for a number of days; and
WHEREAS, the most efficient way to effect the repair without disrupting
traffic is to place a signal on a new base and pole adjacent to the existing signal
and then to remove the existing signal, pole, and base.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. That the City needs to enter into a contract immediately to
replace the damaged traffic signal at the intersection of Auburn Way North and
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First Street NE, and there is not sufficient time to enable the City to go through
the typical bidding and contracting process.
Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized to negotiate and enter into
contracts with qualified contractors and construction service providers to effect
the replacement of the damaged traffic signal at the intersection of Auburn Way
North and First Street NE.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
upon passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this ? day of 2007.
CITY OF AVJB
PETER B. REWI
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Dam Ile E. Daskam, City Clerk
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April 5, 2007
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