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DocuSign Envelope ID:5FDEOC68-B690-4E9C-9E77-32287579DCCO RESOLUTION 3107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANACORTES, WASHINGTON, declaring an emergency and waiving state competitive bidding requirements for the repair of the 36" water transmission pipeline, pursuant to RCW 39.04.280. WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280 provides that the City, by resolution, may waive competitive 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 performance 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; and WHEREAS, on January 11, 2023 at approximately 1100 hours the Water Treatment Plant's 36" water transmission pipeline failed and started leaking at a joint connection immediately adjacent to the main discharge meter; and WHEREAS, the pipeline is one of two redundant pipelines that supply potable water to approximately 56,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers; and WHEREAS, an emergency repair is needed to quickly place the transmission pipeline back in service to be able to serve potable water at full production capacity; and WHEREAS, the failure of the transmission pipeline causes a state of imminent potential for total failure, resulting in the inability to provide potable water, which could cause property damage and become a high risk to human health and life; and WHEREAS, repair of the 36" water transmission line is "public work" as defined by RCW 39.04.010(4). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anacortes, Washington as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Anacortes, Washington finds that the facts set forth in the recitals of this resolution are true, and hereby declares and certifies that the failure of 36" the water transmission pipeline constitutes an emergency under RCW 39.04.280. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Anacortes, Washington hereby waives the bidding requirements and authorizes staff to contract without solicitation of bids for the public work project titled 36" Water Transmission Pipeline Emergency Repairs, and to take such actions as necessary to carry out the intent and direction of this Resolution. Section 3. Any actions of the City or its officers prior to the date hereof and consistent with the terms of this Resolution are ratified and confirmed. Section 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption and approval. Resolution 3107 Page 1