HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2933 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2933
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the 16-inch water main on Benson Road near South 19th
Street failed from excessive external corrosion and this main is
the only pipeline that supplies the Rolling Hills area; and
WHEREAS, the integrity of all the water mains in the vicinity
of the Talbot Hill Reservoir is in jeopardy; and
WHEREAS, a consultant study indicated that excessive corrosion
in this area was due to stray current from natural gas pipeline
cathodic protection systems; and
WHEREAS, immediate remedial measures need to be taken to
permanently repair/replace the affected water mains; and
WHEREAS, the bidding process for contracting the design and
construction of these water mains would delay the commencement of
this project such that the water main may fail again.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and
correct in all respects .
SECTION II . The City Council hereby declares an emergency
and authorizes the Public Works Department to negotiate contracts
for and expedite the design and construction of the affected water
mains .
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of November 1992 .
Cindy L. ers n, Deputy City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2933
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 9th day of November 1992 .
Earl Clymer, Mayo
Approved to form:
Lawrence J. warren, City Attorney
RES. 240 : 10/14/92
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