HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 2026 - Emergency Proclamation
DATE: March 2, 2026
TO: Ruth Pérez, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
CC: Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
STAFF CONTACT: William Adams, Principal Engineer-Airport
SUBJECT: Notification - Emergency Construction Agreement – Renton
Municipal Airport Seaplane Base - Flood Debris Removal
We would like to inform you that following the significant flooding event on December 11,
2025, debris deposits accumulated at the Renton Municipal Airport’ Seaplane Base on Lake
Washington. Silty debris deposits and large woody debris in the water pose an imminent
danger to pilots, passengers, and aircraft. Aircraft are striking the silty debris deposits when
operating within the seaplane base. Loose logs as well as buried logs obscured by silt also
are a hazard to aircraft. Emergency debris removal is needed to clear a path to the seaplane
base.
The Renton Municipal Airport has pursued an Emergency Construction Agreement for
dredging and log removal at the Renton Municipal Airport’ Seaplane Base. See CAG-26-042
for details of the executed agreement with Scarsella Bros, Inc. This action was necessary to
restore safety and accessibility for seaplane operations that were adversely affected by the
recent flooding.
This agreement will help to remove accumulated debris and sediment, ensuring that the
seaplane base can resume normal operations as swiftly as possible. We are committed to
maintaining the safety and functionality of the airport facilities and appreciate your
understanding and support during this time. The airport published a Notice to Airmen
notifying seaplane pilots of debris with 100ft of the seaplane ramp and to use extreme
caution.
Work is being performed as authorized by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
and the Mayors Emergency Proclamation. We have received notice from the Army Corps of
Addressee Name
Page 2 of 2
March 3, 2026
Engineers that our project is exempt from a permit. We anticipate the work to commence in
the next 30 days and be completed 4 days after that.
This memorandum is provided for background and transparency regarding actions taken
during an emergency and does not replace or supersede the City’s legislative approval
process.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
William Adams, P.E., Airport Principal Engineer