HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-21 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 8, 202 1.
WHEREAS, a Declaration of Emergency was, issued by the City Manager on January 8,
2021, a complete copy of which is attached; and
Wli EREAS, the Council has reviewed the facts and circumstances that prompted the
Declaration of Emergency-, and
WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds that the facts recited in the Declaration are true and
correct.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles-
1. The Council finds and declares that the water main leak on the 20-inch concrete
cylinder water,transmission main west of Ennis Creek discovered on January 8, 2021,
constituted an emergency in the City of Port Angeles; and
2. The City Council affirms and ratifies, (1) the Declaration of Emergency issued by the
City Manager on January 8, 2021, and (2) all actions taken and contracts make under
the authority of that Declaration.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 19th day of January, 2021.
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Kate Dexter, Mayor
ATTF�ST:
I Kari Martinez-Bailey, Cdy Cler'k"'
APP' VED AS TO FORM:
William Bloor, City Attoniey
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES
DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY
Nathan West,the City Manager of the City of Port Angeles,finds that the following facts exist;
1. On Friday,January 8,2021,City Crews discovered a water main leak on the 20-inch concrete
cylinder water transmission main west of Ennis Creek near Lindberg Road and Maddock Road. At this
location the,water main is approximately 8 feet below grade. City crews shut down the water main when
water began leaking at art estimated 100 gallons per arinutc. Due to the depth and City staffing levels the
City's crew is unable to safety complete the repair,
2. The failed segment of main is a critical component of the City's water distribution system.
This main was installed in the 1960s and serves as,the primary water source for the Clallam County Pl.`D
Round Tree Reservoir.The City has a contractual duty to supply water to that reservoir. In addition to
PUD water customers who receive water from Round Tree Reservoir, approximately 45 City customers
rely solely on the 20-inch water main as their primary sources of water have lost their water services as of
2 pm on January 81. Repairing this main is critical to water quality and public health for the following
reasons: First,lack of access to water for an extended period of time creates a public health emergency as
proper sanitation is at risk. Second, reenergizing the water main without fixing the leak could lead to
contamination of the waterline and bacteria concerns in the water supply and cause significant soil
erosion into Ennis Creek. It is imperative that the repair be implemented immediately.
3. The location and size of the water main failure:poses a significant barrier to City personnel
who need to make repairs. Currently, the City lacks the proper equipment to excavate the area and lacks
the staff necessary to make repairs to the water main. Repair work will require the use of heavy
equipment,such as excavators,and the services of a contractor who is skilled in such repair.
4, Due to the severity of the main break, its location,its impact on the City's water distribution
system.,and the need for immediate repair, an emergency is present which may necessitate utilization of
emergency powers,granted pursuant to RCW 35.33.081 and RCS''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. To combat the, emergency, exercise and employ any and all other measures and other
emergency actions granted pursuant to RC W` 35,33,081 and RCS" 38,52,0170(2) to protect life and
property,as appropriate powers,
32. 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 fortnalitics prescribed
by law(excepting mandatory constitutional requirements).
DATED this 8"day of January 2021 Docuftnied by:
Nathan West, City Manager