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AUBUIRNPeter B. Lewls, Mayor
WASHINGTON 25 West Main Street * Auburn WA 98001-4998 *ww*.aubumwuigov* 253431-3000
EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION NO. 2012-1
A PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY ISSUED BY
MAYOR PETER B. LEWIS, PURSUANT TO AUBURN
CITY CODE CHAPTER 2.75, EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, AND REVISED CODE OF
WASHINGTON ("RCW") CHAPTER 38.52,
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, WAIVING CERTAIN
STATUTORY CONTRACTING AND BUDGET
REQUIREMENTS, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
IMPLEMENT EMERGENCY PURCHASING
PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO CITY CODE, AND TO
MAKE CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATIONS, AND TAKE OTHER STEPS IN
RESPONSE TO THE EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, a severe winter storm began on January 17, 2012 and is
forecast to continue for several 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 the
forecasted wind storm, the City's resources are currently exhausted.
WHEREAS, the impact of this storm affects life, health, property or the
public peace; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has determined that it is necessary for the City of
Auburn to take actions authorized under Auburn City Code Chapter 2.75,
Emergency Preparedness, and Revised Code of Washington ("RCW") Chapter
38.52, Emergency Management, 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.
Proclamation No. 2012-1
January 22, 2012
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Section 1. I hereby declare that there is an emergency due to a severe
snow, ice, and wind storm in Auburn.
Section 2. Pursuant to ACC Section 2.75.090, 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
declared 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 3. Such powers shall be exercised 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 City 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 work, entering into contracts, the incurring
of obligations, the employment of temporary workers, the rental of equipment, the
purchase of supplies and materials, the levying of taxes, City-performed or
directed work in areas of the City that are subject of moratoria and the
appropriation and expenditures of public funds.
Section 4. Department heads and their designees are hereby delegated
the authority to solicit quotes and estimates for contracts necessary to combat
the emergency. Department heads may enter into such contracts in an amount
not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00). Contracts in excess
of this amount shall not be valid unless signed by the Mayor.
Proclamation No. 2012-1
January 22,2012
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Section 5. The City shall take whatever action it deems appropriate to
respond to the emergency conditions, and the Department 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 6. I declare that the actions authorized by this Proclamation are
necessary to avoid an imminent threat to public health or safety, to prevent an
imminent danger to public and private property, to protect property from damage
by the elements, and to prevent an imminent threat of serious environmental
degradation, and must be undertaken 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 pursuant to the Proclamation, and any
contract entered into pursuant to the Proclamation shall at the earliest practicable
time be presented to the City Council for review and appropriate legislation.
Section 8. That this Proclamation shall take effect and be in full force
on the date hereof, and shall continue in effect until rescinded by the Mayor.
Dated and Signed this, Ze- day ofOi'_aL 1 , 2012.
F AUBU
P R B. LEWIS
MAYOR
Proclamation No.2012-1
January 22,2012
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