Resolution 7333 - Laserfiche WebLink

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERETT THAT: 1. Declaration of Emergency. As indicated above, if the Water Filtration Plant experiences a power outage or interruption of service, its current backup generators are damaged and likely to fail when needed. This i is an unforeseen circumstance beyond the control of the City that is an immediate threat to the proper performance of essential City functions. If the Water Filtration Plant has a power failure that lasts more than several hours,water delivery would suffer and health advisories may follow and would likely cause loss or damage to property, risk to public health and the environment, immediate action is necessary to complete the Project. In accordance with RCW 39.04.280 and the City's Purchasing Guidelines, the City Council therefore declares and finds that an emergency exists. 2. Waiver of Competitive Requirements/Authorization to Award. a. General Waiver and Authorization. In accordance with RCW 39.04.280 and the City's Purchasing Guidelines, the City Council waives competitive requirements for the construction of the Project. The Mayor or her designee is authorized to execute and award, on behalf of the City, all contracts and other instruments necessary for the Project, including, but not limited to, leases, contracts and purchase orders for acquisition of materials, contracts for engineering services, contracts for professional services, and contracts for construction and change orders thereto. b. Ratification. In light of the emergency circumstances, the City Council assumes that the Public Works Department, the Purchasing Department, and other City staff have already begun work in preparing plans and specifications for the Project and may have already begun to solicit bids/quotes from contractors. So long as such staff actions are consistent with this resolution, those actions prior to the date of this resolution are hereby ratified and approved. L:' R-2 --A Council Member Introducing Resolution Council President Passed and approved this 30th day of January 2019.