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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2633 t . CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 2633 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS the City of Renton has experienced unusually heavy rainfall; and WHEREAS that rainfall has caused certain serious problems within the City of Renton especially on Talbot Road South just west of the Springbrook Reservoir; and WHEREAS that roadway has completely washed out approximately where Springbrook Creek crosses the road; and WHEREAS it is necessary to immediately repair that area to prevent further damage, to permit access to the Springbrook Reservoir and provide for normal traffic circulation in the general area; and WHEREAS such repairs cannot await the normal public bid process 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. SECTION II: There is an emergency due to unusually heavy rainfall which has caused damage to Talbot Road South which must be immediately repaired. SECTION III: Because of this declaration of emergency the public bid process will not be followed for work on Talbot Road South R RESOLUTION NO. 2633 in and around the damage previously described. The Public Works Department of the City of Renton is hereby directed to negotiate with an appropriate contractor or contractors for immediate repair. City forces may be used, if necessary, if competent contractors are not available or if available, the prices negotiated are clearly unreasonable in the estimation of the Public Works Director. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 20th day of January, 1986 . 9 Maxine E. Motor, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 20th day of January, 1986 . Nancy at yws, ayor Pro Tem Approved as to form: —ta4mm,'Vm�qlve�- — Lawrence J. W en, City Attorney 2 -