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Resolution No. 6496 A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY REGARDING THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF THE SEWER LIFT STATION NO. 24 FORCE MAIN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SETTLE PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIMS WHEREAS, A. The City of Everett owns and operates Sewer Lift Station No. 24,which is located in Snohomish County south of the City limits. Sewer Lift Station No. 24 collects sewage from over 15,000 residents in south Everett and areas immediately south of the City in Snohomish County. The average daily sewer flow to and out of Sewer Lift Station No. 24 is approximately 2.2 million gallons,which is a significant contribution to the City's sewer system. B. The discharge line from Sewer Lift Station No. 24 is a 20-inch ductile iron pipe installed in 1981,and is generally considered to have an operational life of 50 to 75 years. It is located within Silver Way in the County, enters into the City at 116th, continues to 108th Street SW and 3rd Avenue SE, and ultimately enters the City's wastewater treatment plant. C. The discharge line broke on April 12,2012, causing a release of approximately one million gallons of raw sewage into North Creek. The Public Works Department fixed the break by replacing over twenty feet of the discharge line, in addition to the pumping,clean-up and other activities necessary to cope with the break. This work was completed on April 13, 2012. D. Forensic and structural analysis of the removed sections of the discharge line and portions of the discharge line still in place indicates the discharge line has experienced damage and loss of structural strength. This means that other parts of the discharge line may be susceptible to further breaks,which would result in further discharge of sewage into North Creek, affecting health, sanitation, habitat,and the environment. It is not possible to predict when further breaks of the discharge line may occur, as they could occur at any time. E. Because of the imminent threat of possible future breaks, immediate action is necessary to replace approximately 1,600 feet of the discharge line. This replacement project is roughly estimated to cost$1.5 million. The Public Works Department is completing plans and specifications for the project, and is in the process of placing orders for necessary materials, including the replacement pipe. The plans and specifications and the replacement pipe should be ready by the end of May 2012. F. Because of the imminent threat and the need for immediate action,an emergency exists. Time is of the essence in proceeding with construction once the plans and specifications and materials are ready.