HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1277 - Declaring an emergency relating to a broken sewer line on 1st Street and dispensing with formal bids for a contract to repair the same~~---------------------------------------------.....,
CIT Y 0 F MAR Y S V ILL E
Marysville,Washington
RESOLUTION NO.I J..7 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY RELATING TO A BROKEN SEWER LINE ON FIRST
STREET AND DISPENSING WITH FORMAL BIDS FOR A CONTRACT
TO REPAIR THE SAME.
WHEREAS,the main trunk sewer line on First Street broke at
a location between Delta Avenue and Cedar Avenue,and raw sewage
was escaping into the ground;and
WHEREAS,said sewer line is necessary for service to all
utility customers on the west side of the City and on the Tulalip
Indian Reservation;and
WHEREAS,the break in the sewer line constitutes an emer-
gency which threatens public health;and
WHEREAS,in response to said emergency the City contracted
with Belmark Industries on September 28,1987 for the repair of
the sewer line.Be1mark Industries is a contractor on the City's
small works roster;and
WHEREAS,the contract was completed by Be1mark Industries on
October 9,1987 with a cost to the City of $21,532.04;and
WHEREAS,pursuant to RCW 35.23.352 the City is normally
required to bid all public works contracts which exceed
$20,000.00,but the bid process in this case would have unduly
delayed the repair job and would have been contrary to the public
interest;NOW,THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYS-
VILLE,WASHINGTON,AS FOLLOWS:
The City hereby declares the broken sewer line on First
Street to be an emergency jeopardizing public health,and waives
the requirement for competitive bidding for a contract to repair
said sewer line.The City hereby approves the contract entered
into with Belmark Industries and authorizes payment of
$21,532.04,subject to 5%retainage as required by law.
~PASSED b~the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this
~day of &?-I ,1987.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
MAYOR
Resolution - 1
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Attest:
BY~/)8QeJl~<1JqCITYCLERK
Approved as to Form:
By-C:J.-.ld ~U-.U »/c ~'\.U-CITY ARNEY
Resolution - 2
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