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RESOLUTION NO. 2998
A: RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington declaring that an emergency condition
exists and authorizing the Mayor to take necessary steps to replace
the boiler at the Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center as provided in RCW
39.04.280(1)(c) and BMC 2.76.130.
WHEREAS, in January of2006 cracks in the Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center boiler
water tubing were repaired. At the time of the repair an inspection of the boiler indicated
replacement would be needed sooner than anticipated; and
WHEREAS, in early June 2006, new leakage was discovered and the boiler has
been "Red Tagged" by the State inspector; and
WHEREAS, since long term repair of the 1979 boiler is not possible, the Park and
Recreation Department is requesting an emergency authorization to waive the bid process and
authority to expend budgeted capital funds not to exceed $100,000 for the purpose of purchasing
and installing a replacement boiler; and
WHEREAS, without immediate action to cause the replacement, the failure of the
boiler creates a situation where public health, safety and welfare are endangered; and
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280(l)(c) specifically authorizes a municipality to
waive competitive bidding requirements for purchases in the event of an emergency; and
WHEREAS, BMC 2.76.130 authorizes the Mayor to take action and enter into
contracts to purchase, lease or rent without strict compliance with the purchasing requirements in
the event of an emergency requiring immediate action; NOW THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That an emergency condition exists pursuant to RCW .
39.04.280(l)(c) and BMC 2.76.130 due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the control ofthe
City that presents a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of the Glenn J arstad
Aquatic Center and will likely result in material loss or damage to property if not immediately
acted upon.
SECTION 2. Subject to the Financial Services Director's and City Attorney's
approval, the Mayor is hereby authorized to award all necessary contracts on behalf of the City
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in order to effectively respond to this declared emergency, including the replacement ofthe
boiler at the Glenn J arstad Aquatic Center, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
SECTION 3. Competitive bidding requirements are hereby waived and are not
required for securing contracts for materials, goods, equipment and services necessary to respond
to the emergency referenced in this resolution.
SECTION 4. Severabilitv. If anyone or more sections, subsections, or
sentences ofthis Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage.
P ~ED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, W 'Shl.. ngton this l*'Lday of
~I ,2006. ~,;/~
CECIL McCONNELL, Council iPresident
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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