HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3239 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3239
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, a severe winter storm brought snow and freezing rain
in late December; and
WHEREAS, there have been major power outages and property
damage as a result of falling trees; and
WHEREAS, local flooding has occurred as a result of melting
snow and ice; and
WHEREAS, there were partial building collapses due to the
weight of melting snow and ice; and
WHEREAS, immediate remedial measures need to be taken to
protect the health and safety of persons and property and provide
emergency assistance; 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
RESOLUTION NO. 3239
administration to contract, on an emergency basis, for necessary
work to combat such emergency to protect the health and safety of
persons and property and to provide emegency assistance.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of January, 1997 .
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Manly !J !etersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 6th day of January, 1997 .
Je e Tanner, Mayor
Appro d as to form:
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
RES . 560 : 1/02/97 .
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