HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3472CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3472
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY CONCERNING REPAIRS OF
CORROSION AND BREAKAGE OF THE MAPLEWOOD WELLS WATER
TRANSMISSION LINE.
WHEREAS, the drinking water supply transmission line from the Maplewood wells incurred
a major break due to severe corrosion; and
WHEREAS, a television inspection of the water line shows that the rermining portion of the
line is severely corroded; and
WHEREAS, immediate remedial measures need to be taken to replace the damaged
transmission water lines in order to provide the citizens of Renton with a safe and reliable drinking
water supply; and
WHEREAS, it would be detrimental to the City's best interest to delay work until the public
bidding process could be folfilled;
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 suspends the
statutory bidding process and authorizes the administration to contract, on an emergency basis, for
necessary work to replace the water lines.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3472
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this ISthgay of October , 2000.
Marilyn J.Tetef sen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 16thday of October 2000.
Jess^Tanner, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warreh^City Attorney
RES.814:10/10/00:ma
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