Resolution 11560006.90000
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12/3/07
RESOLUTION NO. 1156
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND STAFF TO DISPENSE WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO ADDRESS STORM -
RELATED FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280(1)(c) authorizes the City to waive competitive
bidding requirements in the event of an emergency, and
WHEREAS, an emergency is defined by RCW 39.04.280(3) to mean an
unforeseen circumstance beyond the control of the municipality that either: (a) presents a real
immediate danger to the proper performance of an essential function; 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, the City Council has received the report of the Mayor, Public Works
Director and staff describing flooding and landslides brought about by unusual and unforeseen
storms, rain and wind; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and concludes that the immediate restoration
of city roadways and utility systems by contractors and consultants through negotiation rather
than competitive bidding or selection is in the public interest, now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Edmonds City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and his designees to
waive competitive bidding and consultant selection requirements in order to contract for the
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restoration of various roadways and utility systems in the city's right of ways which were
damaged as the result of the December 2 and 3, 2007 rainstorm event.
The Mayor and his designee are hereby authorized to effectuate said purpose in
accordance with this resolution, and report back to the Council for ratification of contracts and
consultants in January, 2008.
RESOLVED this 4th day of December, 2007.
APPROVED:
MOOR, RY AAKENSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 12/04/2007
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 12/04/2007
RESOLUTION NO. 1156
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