HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3084 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS the 24-inch stormwateri eline crossing Rainier
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Avenue North at approximately 625 Rainier Avenue North has failed
due to lack of structural integrity; and
WHEREAS, that failure has resulted in a sink hole developing
and plugging of the stormwater pipeline which conveys runoff under
Rainier Avenue North to the Black River Box Culvert; and
WHEREAS, the plugged stormwater pipeline serves a large
drainage sub-basin in the West Lake Washington Basin; and
WHEREAS, the failed stormwater pipeline will result in flooding
to upstream public and private properties; and
WHEREAS, the subsidence could enlarge and pose a danger to
public safety and cause a 16-inch water main in the vicinity to fail
during the next rainfall event; and
WHEREAS, the existing 24-inch stormwater pipeline is
approximately 28-feet deep and beyond the City Maintenance
Division ' s ability to repair due to the lack of adequate equipment
and a contractor will have to perform the required work to repair
the failed stormwater pipeline; and
WHEREAS, immediate remedial measures need to be taken to
permanently repair/replace the affected stormwater pipeline; and
WHEREAS, the bidding process for contracting and construction
of the failed stormwater pipeline would delay the commencement of
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RESOLUTION NO. 3084
this project such that local flooding and property damage could
occur during the next rainfall event;
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 construction of the affected stormwater
pipeline.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this lst day of August, 1994
Marilyn. et rsen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this lst day of August, 1994
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Approved to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
RES.403 : 7/29/94 :as .
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