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EMERGENCY WATER AGREEMENT
Lakehaven/Auburn Interne No. 2
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the City of Auburn,
hereinafter referred to as City, and Lakehaven Utility District, hereinafter referred to as
"District".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City has water facilities in the vicinity of a water main of the District,
and
WHEREAS, the City can increase water system reliability in emergencies for its
customers if water is available from the District, and
WHEREAS, the District is willing to provide to the City water service necessary to
increase the water system's reliability upon the terms and conditions set forth herein,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED as follows:
1. The District hereby grants to the City the right to connect a water meter and flow
control valve, and appurtenances to the end of the 6-inch water main located in a vault
near the intersection of Knickerbocker Road and Abby Drive in King County,
Was mgton.
2. The meter and flow control valve described in Paragraph No. l is installed to increase
the reliability of the City water system to meet demand during emergencies.
3. For purposes of this agreement, "emergency "shall mean a water shortage, a major
water line break, fire demand, contamination to the water supply system, mechanical
equipment failure, electrical equipment failure or Puget Sound Energy facility failure, or
any other event agreed upon between the Parties..
4. The procedure for operating the interne in the event of such an emergency shall be as
follows:
a. The City and District shall each determine that an emergency has occurred that
warrants the need to request that the interne be activated.
b. The Public Works Director or designee of the City shall provide a verbal request to
the District General Manager or designee stating the requested time of
commencement, and estimated duration and quantity of water to be so used. Upon
verbal agreement by the District that an emergency exists, the interne will be
activated as soon as reasonably possible. District and City personnel shall be present
at the vault to activate the facility.
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