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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 P P g 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 1 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 '� &- "A n Ear Clym r, Ma Approved to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney RES.403 : 7/29/94 :as . 2