HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, affirming and ratifying the Declaration of
Emergency issued by the City Manager on January 4, 2017.
WHEREAS, a Declaration of Emergency was issued by the City Manager on
January 4, 2017, a complete copy of which is attached; and
WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the facts and circumstances that prompted the
Declaration of emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pori
Angeles:
The Council hereby finds that the facts recited in the Declaration are true and correct. O
the basis of those facts, the Council finds and declares that the break of a 14-inch cast iron water
main at the end of 9' Street and Race Street constituted an emergency in the City of Pori
Angeles.
The City Council affirms and ratifies (1)the Declaration of Emergency issued by the Cit
Manager on January 4, 2017, and(2) all actions authorized by that Declaration.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 17th day of January,2017.
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Patrick Downie, Mayor
ATTEST: PROVED AS TO FO
Ziferpq ( V� OO*J Veneklasen, City Clerk William *Bloo , ity Attorney
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES
DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY
Dan McKeen,the City Manager of the City of Port Angeles, finds that the following facts
exist:
1. On the evening of Tuesday, January 3, 2017, a 14-inch cast iron water transmission
main owned by the City failed just west of 9a' and Race Streets. At this location, the main pipe
goes down a steep ravine and under Peabody Creek. The main break was located at the top of
the ravine and washed out a large portion of the hillside exposing approximately 20 feet of the
water main.
2. The failed segment of main is a critical component to the City's water distribution
system. This main was installed in 1959. Since then it has served, and still does serve, as the
primary source for supply water to the Jones Street Reservoir. Repairing the transmission main
break is critical to maintain water quality and distribution redundancy. Currently, seven
customers remain without water service. Until this main is repaired there is a significant risk that
more customers will be without water, and that risk multiplies so long as the second water main
remains exposed. For these reasons, it is imperative that repairs be implemented immediately.
3. The location of the water main failure poses a significant barrier to City personnel
who need to make repairs. Repair work will require the use of heavy equipment, such as
excavators, and the services of a contractor who is skilled in such repair. The City does not have
the equipment or skilled workers who can perform the repairs.
4. Due to the severity of the main break, its location, its impact on the City's water
supply, and the need for immediate repair, an emergency is present which may necessitate
activation of the City of Port Angeles Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, including
utilization of emergency powers granted pursuant to RCW 35.33.081 and RCW 38.52.070(2).
Now,therefore,by the authority granted to me under State law and by the City Council, I
hereby declare that an emergency exists in Port Angeles due to a water main break and that the
City is authorized to do the following:
1. Enter into contracts and incur obligations necessary to combat such emergency
situation to protect the health and safety of persons and the preservation of property; and
2. Each City department is authorized to exercise the powers vested under this resolution
in light of the emergency situation without regard to time-consuming procedures and formalities
prescribed by law(excepting mandatory constitutional requirements).
DATED this 4`''day of January 2017.
Dan McKeen, City Manager
01/17/2017
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