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CITY OF ANACORTES RESOLUTION NO. 1948 A RESOLUTION of the City of Anacortes, Washington, relating to public works; making findings · pursuant to RCW 39.04.280; declaring an emergency and authorizing the Public Works Director and Finance Director, under the supervision of the Mayor, to acquire replacement of damaged sanitary sewer main located in the alley between 251b and 261b Streets and Q and R Avenues, without solicitation of bids; and authorizing the Public Works Director, Finance Director and Mayor to carry out this authorization. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANACORTES, WASHINGTON, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals and Findings. The City Council of the City of Anacortes hereby makes the following findings: 1.1 The City's sanitary sewer system which includes over 100 miles of sanitary sewer lines is the responsibility of the City's to maintain. 1.2 On or about January 20, 2016, a sink hole occurred in the alley between 25th and _ 26th Streets and Q and R A venues. 1.3 A video investigation was conducted which revealed that the ageing clay sanitary sewer main collapsed and was significantly damaged; a state of imminent potential for total failure causing property damage and becoming a risk to human health. 1.4 Installation of replacement pipe to repair the damage is "public work" as defined by RCW 39.04.010 (4). 1.5 RCW 39.04.280 provides that the City, by resolution, may waive competitive Page 1 of2 Resolution No. 1948 bidding requirements for public works in the event of an emergency. For purposes of RCW 39.04.280, an "emergency" is any unforeseen circumstance beyond the control of the municipality that either (a) presents a real, immediate threat to the proper perfonnance of essential functions; or (b) will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken. Emergency Q Avenue Sanitary Sewer Main