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RESOLUTION NO. 3168
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DECLARING
• AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, due to excessive rains in February the Cedar River
has risen above flood stage and there have been several instances
of flooding, slides and utility damage; and
WHEREAS, immediate remedial measures need to be taken to
contain the Cedar River and to repair the affected areas; and
WHEREAS, it would be detrimental to the City' s best interest
to delay work until the public bidding process could be fulfilled;
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,
suspends the statutory bidding process and authorizes the
administration to contract, on an emergency basis, for necessary
work to contain the Cedar River and repair the affected areas .
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of February, 1996 .
Marilyn Petersen, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 3168
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 19th day of February, 1996 .
Jesse Tanner, Mayor
Approved to form:
Lawrence J. War en, City Attorney
RES .491 : 2/14/96 .
Date of Publication: 2/23/96
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