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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
CITY OF PORT ANGELES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
I.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING:
II. ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Mayor Wiggins
Councilman Braun
Councilman Campbell
Councilmember Erickson
Councilman Headrick
Councilmember Rogers
Councilman Williams
Staff Present:
Manager Quinn
Attorney Knutson
Clerk Upton
B. Collins
M. Connelly
G. Cutler
D. McKeen
T. Riepe
Y. Ziomkowski
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
April 26, 2002
MA YOR WIGGINS AND CITY COUNCIL
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities
Declaration of a Stage IV Water Emergency
Summary: The 20 inch transmission line for the City's domestic water supply has developed a
leak. It is necessary to make repairs and reduce water consumption during the period of repair.
Recommendation: Declare a Stage IV water emergency for all City domestic water users to
permit repairs to the City's water transmission main effective on or about Monday, 7:00
AM, April 29, 2002. The declaration shall remain in place until the line is placed back in
service and the reservoirs have had time to refill, approximately, 24 hours after shutting
down the line.
Background / Analysis:
It is requested that City Council declare a Stage IV water emergency for all City domestic water
users to permit repairs to the City's water transmission main. The declaration should remain in
place until the line is placed back in service.
A leak has developed in the 20 inch transmission line at 14th and D Streets. This line connects
the City's water supply source at the Ranney collector to the distribution system. To repair the
leak it is necessary to shutdown the water supply source. It is anticipated that the shutdown will
commence early Monday or Tuesday morning.
A contractor and materials will be staged at the leak location prior to the shutdown to minimize
downtime of the system. Repairs are anticipated to take 8 hours. Because the leak is
underground the full scope of repairs is not known at this time.
A public information announcement will be distributed to the local media upon determination
of when the shutdown will commence. Also information will be placed on Channel 21.
A Stage IV water emergency permits only essential water uses. Watering of lawns, washing of
sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, patios, and other exterior paved areas, and
washing of motor vehicles, trailers, and boats is prohibited except as may be necessary to prevent
or eliminate materials dangerous tot he public health and safety.
April 26, 2002
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PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Council has declared a Stage IV water emergency.
A leak in the City's 20 inch transmission main between the water supply source at the
Elwha River and the City has been detected. It is necessary to make emergency repairs
commencing 7:00 AM Monday, April 29, 2002. It is anticipated that repairs will be
completed by early evening on Monday. The water emergency will remain in place until the
City reservoirs have had ample time to refill. It is anticipated the Stage IV water emergency
will be lifted at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, April 30, 2002. Regular updates willbeprovided to
the local media and on Channel 21. Because the line is 8 feet underground the full scope of
repairs is unknown. City crews, materials and a contractor will be staged at the leak location
prior to the commencement ofthe repairs.
Duri'ng a Stage IV water emergency only essential water usage is permitted. Watering of
lawns, washing of sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, patios, and other exterior
paved areas, and washing of motor vehicles, trailers, and boats is prohibited except as may be
necessary to prevent or eliminate materials dangerous tot he public health and safety.
Your cooperation is necessary to ensure that adequate water is available for essential uses
and fire fighting capability. Thank you for your understanding.
GLENN A. CUTLER, P.E.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES