HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2014-134 East Yakima Avenue Water Main Break RESOLUTION NO. R- 2014 -134
A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration of an emergency and authorizing the City Manager
to execute all applicable contracts for the repair /refurbishment of the
damage to East Yakima Avenue as a result of the water main break on
October 25, 2014.
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
$25,000; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2014, a City of Yakima water main broke under a portion of
East Yakima Avenue generally located between North 1 Street and North 2 Street, and the
roadway, ballast and lateral support of the affected roadway was damaged by water leaking
from the broken water main; and
WHEREAS, City of Yakima staff have inspected the damaged section and determined
that the condition of the damaged roadway constitutes an immediate hazard to vehicular traffic,
and that the need to make immediate repair constitutes an emergency under Article VI, Section
6 of the Yakima City Charter and state law; and
WHEREAS, Yakima Avenue is a main arterial in the downtown core; and
WHEREAS, traffic is severely disrupted due to the damage; and
WHEREAS, the water main will be replaced between North 1 Street and North 2nd
Street, this will reduce future risk and it is cost effective to make the main replacement during
the road repair; and
WHEREAS, city staff has reviewed the extent of damage and necessary repairs and
necessary replacement of water main in the affected area, and estimates that the cost of such
repair will be approximately $125,000, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to declare an
emergency and authorize, and specifically ratify, the execution of all necessary documents to
repair /refurbish, and to repair, Yakima Ave between North 1 Street and North 2 Street, now
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby declares that the water main break within Yakima
Avenue generally located between North 1 Street and North 2 Street, constitutes an
emergency as and from the initial break on October 25, 2014, all in accordance with Article VI,
Section 6 of the Yakima City Charter and applicable law; and
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to undertake immediate repairs and /or
replacement of water main, to secure necessary and appropriate contractors to make such
repairs within the scope of the emergency declared in Section 1 above, and to do all things
authorized to accomplish such repairs, including without limitation, execution of contracts and
hiring of persons to perform such work, all without calling for competitive bids or quotes, and
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Section 3. The actions of the City Manager and his designee(s) to repair the above -
described damage undertaken as and from the time of occurrence of such emergent water main
break on October 25, 2014, are hereby specifically ratified and approved, and further declared
by the City Council to be necessary work and action performed to repair such emergent
damage.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 4 day of November 2014.
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AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 8.
For Meeting of: November 04, 2014
ITEM TITLE: Resolution ratifying the declaration of an emergency and
authorizing the City Manager to execute all applicable
contracts for the repair /refurbishment of the damage to East
Yakima Avenue as a result of the water main break on
October 25, 2014
SUBMITTED BY: Debbie Cook, Utilities and Engineering Director
David Brown, Water /Irrigation Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The 12 -inch water main on the north side of Yakima Avenue between North 1 Street and North
2 Street broke the morning of October 25, 2014. Before the main could be shut down the
leaking water caused extensive damage to Yakima Avenue. The water main was patched and
service quickly restored, however, Yakima Avenue remains closed to traffic until the road can
be repaired. In addition to replacing the damaged subbase and pavement, a new water main
will be installed between 1st and 2nd Street.
This is a resolution declaring an emergency authorizing the City Manager to execute contract
for the repair without asking for bids.
Resolution: X Ordinance:
Other (Specify):
Contract: Contract Term:
Start Date: End Date:
Item Budgeted: No Amount: $125,000
Funding Source /Fiscal 477 Water Improvement fund
Impact:
Strategic Priority: Improve the Built Environment
Insurance Required? No
Mail to:
Phone: 509 - 575 -6204
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL: City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
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❑ Resolution 10/29/2014 Resolution