HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 4332CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 4332
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF REPLACING A FAILED A STORM SYSTEM AT
RAINIER AVENUE NORTH.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton owns, operates and maintains the storm systems on
Rainier Avenue North; and
WHEREAS, on or about February 7, 2018, the existing 36-inch corrugated metal storm
pipe across Rainier Avenue North, located in the 900 block of Rainier Avenue North, has
structurally failed and in need of an immediate replacement; and
WHEREAS, the failed storm system cause a sinkhole to form, which made the street
unsafe for traffic to use Rainier Avenue North, which has an average weekday traffic volume of
25,000 vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the failed storm system conveys runoff from a large upstream basin and
needs to be replace to prevent flooding; and
WHEREAS, the storm system failure is an unforeseen circumstance beyond the control
of the City that presents an immediate threat to the proper performance of the essential
municipal pubic work functions. If immediate action is not taken, it may result in further
material loss or damage to property, bodily injury or loss of life; and
WHEREAS, on February 8, 2018, the Mayor declared an emergency, attached hereto as
Exhibit A, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 39.04.280 and Renton Policy and Procedure
Manual 250-02, paragraph 6.10.3, to authorize Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator,
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RESOLUTION NO. 4332
to waive competitive bidding requirements and to award all necessary contracts to address the
emergency for the repair of said section of storm system;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are adopted as findings.
SECTION 11. An emergency did exist at the time of the declaration of emergency by
Mayor Denis Law. By these written recitals and findings, the City Council does hereby ratify and
approve the Mayor's emergency declaration, attached hereto as Exhibit A, to waive competitive
bidding requirements and to award all necessary contracts to address the emergency for the
repair of the aforesaid section of storm system at Rainier Avenue North located in the 900 block
of Rainier Avenue North.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 12th day of February , 2018.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 12th
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 2/16/2018 (Summary)
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Jaso A. Seth, City Clerk
day of February , 2018.
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Denis Law, Mayor
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RESOLUTION No. 4332
EXHIBIT A
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DATE. February 8, 2018
TO. Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
FROM: Denis Law, Mayor
SUSJECT: Declaration of Emergency— Rainier Avenue North Storm
System Failure
The existing 36-inch corrugated metal storm system pipe across Rainier Avenue North has
structurally failed and is in need of an immediate replacement. The failure caused a
significant sinkhole to form near 901 Rainier Avenue North. The sinkhole is approximately
12 feet by 15 feet wide and 12 feet deep, located in the north bound lanes of Rainier
Avenue North. The street is not safe for traffic due to the storm system failure and
resulting sinkhole. Rainier Avenue North Is a major arterial street in the City, with an
average weekday traffic volume of 25,000 vehicles. The failed storm system conveys
stormwater runoff from a large upstream basin and needs to be replaced to prevent
upstream flooding. The storm system failure is an unforeseen circumstance beyond the
control of the City that presents a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of
essential municipal public works functions. If immediate action is not taken it is likely to
result in further material loss or damage to property, bodily injury or loss of life.
Therefore 1, Denis Law, Mayor of the City of Renton, declare an emergency pursuant to
the provisions of RCW 39.04.280 and Renton Policy and Procedure 250-02, paragraph
6.10, and authorize Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator, to waive
competitive bidding requirements and award all necessary contracts on behalf of the
City of Renton to address the emergency situation. In emergency situation, RCW
39.04,280 requires that a written finding of the existence of an emergency be made and
entered into the public record no later than two weeks following the award of the
contract,
Denis Law
Mayor
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Jay Covington, Chief &dministialive Officer
$hone, Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Department Admsnistratot
Mike Stenhouse, 110tainteraince Services Director
Lys Hornsby, Utility Systems Director
Ran Straka, Surface Water Utility Engineering Manager
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