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WL IhETT <br /> RESOLUTION No. 4652 <br /> A RESOLUTION Declaring an Emergency Regarding the Repair <br /> of the No. 5 Water Transmission Line Under the Pilchuck River <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Everett owns and operates the No. 5 Water Transmission Line ("Line") <br /> that crosses under the Pilchuck River and provides water to towns, schools, industry and homes; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, the Pilchuck River has been down-cutting in the vicinity of the Line during the last <br /> few years, exposing the line to river flows; and <br /> WHEREAS, during periods of heavy run-off the Line may be completely undermined, subjecting <br /> it to damage, failure or breaking; and <br /> WHEREAS, any failure of, or damage to, the Line could release chlorinated water into the <br /> Pilchuck River and such release may damage fish and fish habitat; and <br /> WHEREAS, damage to, or failure of, the Line would remove the Line from service, eliminating <br /> the flow of potable water to towns, schools, industry and homes, which water is used for <br /> drinking, sanitation, fire-fighting, and commerce; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City engaged a consultant to advise the City on how best to prevent such <br /> damage or failure; and <br /> WHEREAS, the consultant recommended installation of a sill downstream of the Line and <br /> placement of a protective cover over the line to protect the Line from high water flows; and <br /> WHEREAS, the sill and cover must be installed immediately prior to high water flows in the river <br /> during the fall and winter; and <br /> WHEREAS, immediate action is required to preserve the public health and to protect life and <br /> property; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br /> EVERETT that: <br /> 1. An emergency is declared to exist; <br /> 2. The Public Works Dept. be and hereby is authorized to contract for the services, material, <br /> equipment and supplies reasonably necessary to accomplish installation of the sill and <br /> placement of the protective cover and construction of such other facilities as may be necessary <br /> for such installation and placement to protect the No, 5 Water Transmission Line where it <br /> crosses the Pilchuck River; and <br />