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EVERETT WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 7543 A RESOLUTION Declaring an Emergency Regarding Procurement of Repair of Fire Apparatus and Repair or Replacement of Ambulance WHEREAS, A. The City operates a Fire Department that is continuously operated to meet the emergency services demands of the City of Everett. B. The Fire Department provides the essential service of fire suppression and responds to calls twenty-four hours a day,seven days a week. C. A fire occurred on July 16, 2020 that significantly damaged two fire apparatus and an ambulance. D. The remaining Fire Department fleet may not meet the needs of the community if any additional unexpected mechanical issues occur. E. The current status of the Fire Department fleet represents unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the City of Everett that (a) presents a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions and (b)will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Declaration of Emergency. As stated above,the status of the Fire Department fleet is an unforeseen circumstance beyond the control of the City of Everett that(a) presents a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions and (b)will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken. In accordance with RCW 39.04.280 and the City's Purchasing Guidelines,the City Council therefore declares and finds that an emergency exists. Y 2. Waiver of Competitive Requirements/Authorization to Award. a. General Waiver and Authorization.The City Council waives competitive requirements for procurement of repairs of the fire apparatus and ambulance. The Mayor or designee authorized to execute and award all contracts and other instruments necessary for such repairs, including, but not limited to, contracts and purchase orders for acquisition of materials, contracts for services, and contracts for repair and all change orders thereto.