HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2021-102 Resolution ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing the rental of a biosolids dewatering centrifuge for the Wastewater Treatment PlantRESOLUTION NO. R-2021-102
A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing the rental of a
biosolids dewatering centrifuge for the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant.
WHEREAS, Article VI, section 6 of the City of Yakima Charter and the Yakima Municipal
Code Chapter 1.80 provide that the City Council may declare an emergency dispensing with the
necessity for bidding for services, material, and equipment and supplies costing more than
$50,000, and
WHEREAS, unexpected and unforeseen mechanical issues that were not a result of
failure to maintain the centrifuges, prevented the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
centrifuges from providing the required biosolids dewatering capacity; and
WHEREAS, the WWTP required additional biosolids dewatering capacity to maintain
economical transport of dewatered biosolids for beneficial use; and
WHEREAS, an emergency was declared by the City Manager on July 9, 2021 in order to
expeditiously restore required biosolids dewatering capacity; and
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Division secured the rental of a biosolids dewatering
centrifuge from Aspen Rentals, Inc to restore biosolids dewatering capacity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City and its
residents to ratify the City Manager's declaration of an emergency, and authorize the execution
of all necessary documents for contracts for the labor and materials for the rental of a biosolids
dewatering centrifuge, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The emergency, as declared on July 9, 2021 by the City Manager is hereby ratified, the
City Council resolves that there is an emergency and adopts the foregoing recitals as findings,
and the City Manager's execution of all appropriate documents for the rental of a biosolids
dewatering centrifuge without calling for bids, is hereby ratified and approved.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd day of August, 2021.
ATTEST:
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Patricia Byefs, Mayor
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 6.F.
For Meeting of: August 2, 2021
Resolution ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing
the rental of a biosolids dewatering centrifuge for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works
David Brown, Assistant Director of Public Works
Mike Price, Wastewater/Stormwater Division Manager, 249-6815
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Mechanical issues temporarily prevented the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant's (WWTP)
biosolids dewatering centrifuges from providing the biosolids dewatering capacity required to
maintain economical biosolids transport for beneficial use. The Wastewater Division followed the
City's Emergency Policy in securing a rental centrifuge from Aspen Rentals to restore the
WWTP's required biosolids dewatering capacity.
The cost of the centrifuge rental is estimated at approximately $100,000 for a six-month period if
needed, resulting in the need to seek ratification by the City Council via Resolution, in accordance
with City of Yakima Administrative Code ADM 3-500 City/County Procurement Manual which
requires approval by the City Council for emergency costs exceeding $50,000. The approved
Emergency Purchase Order Justification Form and Aspen Rental Agreement are attached for
City Council review. The centrifuge rental is funded through Wastewater Operating Fund 473.
ITEM BUDGETED: Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
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❑ Resolution Emergency Centrifuge Rental 7/21/2021 Resolution
❑ Emergency PO Justification 7/20/2021 Backup Material
❑ Rental Agreement 7/20/2021 Contract