3991 Ops Fire Sprinkler Em RprRESOLUTION NO. 3991
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF AN EMERGENCY AND WAIVING
AND DISPENSING WITH THE STATUTORY COMPETITIVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS.
Recitals:
1. The City of Moses Lake is a code city operating under the authority of Chapter
35A.13 RCW.
2. The City, under Title 35A.11 RCW and RCW 35A.12.190, has “… any authority
ever given to any class of municipality or to all municipalities of this state…”
3. The City has the authority to commence a public work without complying with the
statutory bid requirements in an emergency situation under the authority given by
RCW 35.22.620(6), RCW 39.04.280, and other Washington law.
4. On September 28, 2024, flooding was discovered in the shop and break room at the
Operations Complex, Building 1. Upon inspection, staff determined the flooding was
caused by a failed joint on the fire sprinkler system. The failed joint was the result of
severe water hammering to the system.
5. City staff repaired the joint but continual water hammering to the system would
result in reoccurring damage which would leave the fire sprinkler system
inoperative. The installation of a pressure relief valve on the fire sprinkler system
was determined as the best course of action to prevent further damage to the fire
sprinkler system.
6. The continual build-up of water pressure from the water hammering was an
unforeseen circumstance beyond the control of the City, which created an emergency
condition. Any further damage to the fire sprinkler system presented an immediate
threat to the proper performance of essential safety function and would possibly
result in material loss and damage to property or bodily injury or harm.
7. The City is required, by law, to have an operational fire sprinkler system.
8. Complying with the statutory bid requirements would unnecessarily delay the repair
and threaten the operation of the fire sprinkler system and cause property damage.
9. There are sufficient funds available to use in the appropriate facilities management
fund to make the necessary repairs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Moses
Lake, Washington, that:
1. An emergency exists due to the recent flooding in the shop and it is imperative to
prevent failure of the fire sprinkler system to preserve and protect the public’s health,
safety, and welfare, and to prevent property damage.
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2. Because an emergency exists, under the laws of the state of Washington, the statutory
bid requirements are dispensed with and waived for the installation of the pressure
relief valve to the fire sprinkler system caused by the recent flooding.
3.Quote packages shall be requested by contractors in the area that are capable and
qualified to perform this public work. Contractors shall have a limited time to
respond. The Public Works Director is authorized to approve the contract
immediately after the quote opening and inform the City Council of the execution of
the contract.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE on this 22nd day
of October, 2024.
_______________________________
Dustin Swartz, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
Document Ref: 7TFUU-6BXHM-YR4BJ-E53HB Page 2 of 2
Signature Certificate
Reference number: 7TFUU-6BXHM-YR4BJ-E53HB
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31 Oct 2024 23:53:12 UTC
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Email: dburke@cityofml.com
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