HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 4471CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 4471
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF LIND AVENUE SW CROSSING
INTERSTATE 405 BETWEEN SW 12T" 5TREET AND 5W 16T" STREET.
WHEREAS, the Mayor is empowered to declare the existence or threatened existence of
a local emergency in the City, when the City is affected or likely to be affected by a major
emergency or natural disaster; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2022, the Lind Avenue SW overpass spanning Interstate 405 (1-
405) was severely damaged when a vehicle with an over -height load struck the overpass where
it crosses 1-405 near milepost 2.3 in King County, City of Renton; and
WHEREAS, the damage sustained to the Lind Avenue SW overpass will require
replacement of multiple overpass girders; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) took
emergency measures, to include revising travel lanes to restrict traffic on Lind Avenue SW from
traveling over the damaged girders; and
WHEREAS, the overpass damage and its effects continue to impact the life and health of
the people in the state of Washington, as well as the property and transportation infrastructure,
all of which affect life, health, property, and the public peace, and constitute a public emergency
demanding immediate action; and
WHEREAS, on June 27,2022 Jay R. Inslee, Governor of the state of Washington, issued
Proclamation 22-03 as a result of the above -noted situation and under Chapters 38.52 and 43.06
RCW, proclaiming that a State of Emergency exists in King County in the state of Washington, and
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RESOLUTION NO. 4471
directing the plans and procedures in the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan be implemented. State agencies and departments are directed by
Proclamation 22-03 to utilize state resources and to do everything reasonably possible to assist
affected political subdivisions in an effort to respond to and recover from the incident (see
attached Proclamation 22-03); and
WHEREAS, the roadway closure duration is unknown; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2022, the Public Works Administrator, Martin Pastucha, pursuant
to RCW 47.48.010, RCW 47.48.020, and RMC 9-9-4,in concurrence with WSDOT and because of
the emergency, closed Lind Avenue SW crossing 1-405 between SW 12th Street and SW 161h Street
in Renton; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Armondo Pavone and the City Council are requested by the Public
Works Department to ratify and declare the existence of a local emergency and the roadway
closure;
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 II. An emergency did exist at the time of the emergency closure of Lind
Avenue SW between SW 121h Street and SW 161h Street. By these written recitals and findings,
the City Council does hereby ratify and approve emergency declaration and road closure of Lind
Avenue SW between SW 12th Street and SW 161h Street retroactively and indefinity until further
notice. Reopening will be determined upon such time as repairs or replacement is made by
WSDOT and determined by the Public Works Administrator or designee.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4471
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 111h day of Jufy, ?n»
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 11th day of July, 20.2Z.
Approved as to form:
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Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 7/14/2022 (Summary)
RES — PW:1915: 6/30/22
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RESOLUTION NO. 4471
EXHIBIT A
EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR
22-03
STATE OF WASH INGTON
—� OFFICE of GOVERNOR JAY INSL£E
EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR
22-03
Lind Avenue Overpass Damage
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2022, the Lind Avenue overpass spanning interstate 405 was
severely damaged when a vehicle with an over -height load struck the overpass where it
crosses Interstate 405 near milepost 2.3 in King County; and
WHEREAS, the damage sustained to the Lind Avenue overpass will require replacement
of multiple overpass girders; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation took emergency measures, to include
revising travel lanes to restrict traffic on Lind Avenue from traveling over the damaged
girders. These emergency conditions related to the bridge strike caused immediate
serviceability concerns and significantly reduced the lifespan of the bridge; and
WHEREAS, repairs and necessary interstate highway closures were approved by the
Washington State Secretary of Transportation. These emergency conditions caused
serviceability concerns and significantly reduced the lifespan of the bridge. Repair will
require the procurement of a contractor. The estimated cost to repair the damage from the
collision is $2,000,000; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Transportation is coordinating
resources to repair the roadway and is working to implement repairs; and
WHEREAS, the overpass damage and its effects continue to impact the life and health of
the people in the state of Washington, as well as the property and transportation
infrastructure, all of which affect life, health, property, and the public peace, and constitute
a public emergency demanding immediate action.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jay R. Inslee, Governor of the state of Washington, as a result
of the above -noted situation and under Chapters 38.52 and 43.06 RC W, do hereby
proclaim that a State of Emergency exists in King County in the state of Washington, and
direct the plans and procedures in the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan be implemented. State agencies and departments are directed to utilize
state resources and to do everything reasonably possible to assist affected political
subdivisions in an effort to respond to and recover from the incident.
Signed and scaled with the official seal of the state of Washington on this 27th day of June,
A.D., Two Thousand and Twenty -Two at Olympia, Washington.
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Jay Inslee, Governor
BY THE GOVERNOR:
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Secretary of State