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Home My WebLink About10/13/04TAPE #1975 ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCT ~ Wednesday, October 13, 2004 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, October 13, 2004, at 5:30 P.M., with Council Vice President Cecil McConnell presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Wendy Priest, and Brad Gehring Council Member Carol Arends and Council President Daren Nygren were absent (President Nygren is with a delegation visiting Bremerton's Sister City in Kure, Japan). Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich, City Clerk Paula Johnston; and City Council Assistant Christine Grenier Ellingson. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Larry Robert. son of Emmanuel Apostolic Church. Vice President McConnell made the following announcements: 1. A Study Session was held in the Council Conference Room during the Pre-Council session to discuss the "Proposed Interlocal Agreement Concerning Law and Justice Sales Tax Revenue" with Kitsap County Prosecutor Russell D. Hauge; 2. Emergency Resolution No. 2944 was added to the agenda and will be heard as Item 4B under PUBLIC HEARINGS; and 3. Council will meet for a LEGISLATIVE REVIEW SESSION in the Council Conference Room immediately following the Council Meeting; and reminded citizens that this meeting is open to the public. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUCEMENTS Helen Miller announced that the Navy Yard City Neighborhood Committee would be holding an ongoing neighborhood garage sale this Friday, October 15th through Sunday the 17th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, as well as the following weekend from October 22 through 24th at 720 S. Charlotte Avenue. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check numbers 294461 through 294495; EFT-6467 through EFT-6469 and EFT-6471 through 6473; and P6467 in the amount of $708,903.16 (#AB04-208) #0025 M/S/C/U (Priest/Short) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 4A - ORDINANCE NO. 4911 [SECOND READING] AMENDING SECTION 2.18.020 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE (#AB04-204): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on October 6, 2004. There were no comments from the public. #0075 M/S/C (Short/Maupin) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4911 on second reading. Voted In Favor of the Motion: Priest, Robinson, Maupin, Short, Gehring, McConnell Abstained: Shepherd Motion carried: 6-yes; 1-Abstention 4B - EMERGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2944 DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY - THE BRENTWOOD FORCE MAIN {#AB04-209): Phil Williams, Director of Public Works & Utilities explained that 670 feet of a 42 inch corrugated metal (CMP) storm line that drains portions of TAPE #1975 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 13, 2004 Page 2 of 3 SR3 and Kitsap Way, as well as surrounding private property, is in very poor condition and needs to be repaired before wet weather season arrives. He pointed out that spot repairs have been completed on this line in the past, but awareness of its overall condition was only recently discovered. In early October, a TV inspection was conducted of the entire length of this line, which revealed the bottom of the pipe was completely failed in many locations, but particularly in the upper 300 feet. The Utilities Operations Manager recommends this line be repaired immediately. The primary risk is a large storm event may cause total failure of the line and extensive property damage. The Stormwater budget for 2004 did not anticipate this project. There is approximately $26,000 left in the 2004 stormwater budget for capital, but this is insufficient to complete the work. It is recommended that Council pass the Resolution declaring an emergency, and instruct staff to apply for an emergency loan from the Public Works Trust Fund for $200,000. The recommended remedy is use of Cured in Place Pipe (ClPP) technology from either INSlTUFORM or GELCO. A closer estimate of costs for this work will be obtained in approximately one week, and Council will be provided an update at that time. RCW 39.04 280(1)(C) specifically authorizes a municipality to waive competitive bidding requirements for purchases in the event of an emergency, and BMC 2.76.600(a)(3) provides the City is not required to seek competitive bids to effectively respond to emergencies. It is recommended City Council declare an emergency and authorize repair of the Brentwood Avenue Force Main. Wayne Hamilton, Utilities Operations Manager added that the pipe was originally installed in 1969, and that sections along the bottom of the pipe have rusted through completely. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Maupin pointed out that following the rate study, a list of necessary projects was formed and that this project was not listed and therefore asked how the additional expense would be handled. Mr. Williams answered that the rate study allowed for funding of emergency projects and that this project would easily fall into that category. The loan for this project could be paid off by the end of next year with no major changes being made to the budget. Mr. Short emphasized that potential liability would be far greater if the City were to wait on doing the repair work. Ms. Priest asked over what period of time the City has to repay the loan. Mr. Williams. stated that the loan is amortized over 20 years, but since the rate is higher on emergency loans, the City has time to pay off the loan whenever possible. Mr. Shepherd asked if declaring an emergency would make the City eligible for FEMA funding or additional funding sources available to get the work done as soon as possible. Mr. Williams responded that if the emergency funds were not available then a short-term interfund loan from the Equipment Rental Reserve Fund may have to be considered as an alternative. Ms. Robinson asked if any other pipes could have similar problems. Mr. Williams said that there have been repairs done in the past few years and would not rule out the need for future pipe repairs. #0425 M/S/C/U (Gehring/Shepherd) Move to approve Resolution No. 2944 declaring an emergency, authorizing the Mayor to apply for an emergency loan from the Public Works Trust Fund to repair 670 feet of the Brentwood Avenue Storm Line, and further authorizing the Mayor to enter into any contracts necessary to complete the work subject to loan approval and requisite budget adjustments. TAPE #1975 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 13, 2004 Page 3 of 3 With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 5:57 P.M. The Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a LEGISLATIVE REVIEW SESSION to hear presentations on upcoming agenda items. Prepared and Submitted by: CHRISTINE GRENIER ELLING~ON Council Assistant PA(~'LA JOHN-S~l~(~ity'C~-e~l~ - CECIL McCONNELL {Y~t~d;ouncil Vice President City of Bremerton CMIP JIIslcge