HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-033 Declaring an Emergency, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc., and Authorizing the Application for Loan and Grant Funding for a Water street Sewer Main Repair Design in an Amount not to Exceed $2,700,000Resolution 23-033
RESOLUTION NO. 23-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RH2 ENGINEERING, INC., AND
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR LOAN AND GRANT FUNDING FOR A
WATER STREET SEWER MAIN REPAIR DESIGN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $2,700,000
WHEREAS, the large sewer main at the corner of Water and Gaines Streets failed in
December 2022; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the failure, the City inspected the remainder of the downtown
sewer main; and,
WHEREAS, the inspection showed that the Water Street sewer pipe between Gaines Street
and the Washington State Ferry terminal is in critical condition; and,
WHEREAS, a declaration of emergency is warranted to move expeditiously to repair the
sewer line and minimize risk of further system failures; and,
WHEREAS, RH2 Engineering, who inspected the pipe, proposed two alternatives to replace
the pipe: an open cut or a directional drill; and,
WHEREAS, staff proposes that the City use a directional drill option to replace the sewer
main; and,
WHEREAS, RH2 Engineering, Inc. has the knowledge and skills to design the sewer main
replacement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend that need to repair the Water Street sewer is an emergency and to authorize the City
Manager to execute an agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc., and to authorize application for
loans and grants for a Water Street sewer repair in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 15`" day of May 2023.
David JN'..... ...._
Mayor
Attest: Approve as to form:
Alyssa Rodrigues I Ieldi Ireenw >o
City Clerk City Attorney