Health building water leak declaration of emergency and waiving bidding requirements. BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-306
HEALTH BUILDING WATER LEAK DECLARATION
OF EMERGENCY AND WAIVING BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, a water line burst at the Health Services Building while it was
unoccupied and was not discovered until Saturday, August 7, 2021, by which time
the leak had inundated a significant portion of all three floors, including Public
Health Services, Environmental Health Services, Social Services and IT Services;
and
WHEREAS, these spaces and services are critical to the mission of Lewis County,
both in the course of normal business and in the response to the COVID-19
pandemic; and the mitigation, remediation and restoration of these spaces, and
these services, are of critical importance to the citizens of Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.32.270, authorizes the Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) to waive bidding requirements in the event of an
emergency pursuant to RCW 39.04.280; and
WHEREAS, this event meets criteria outlined in RCW 39.04.280(3) for an
emergency declaration. "Emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond
the control of the municipality that either: (a) Present a real, immediate threat to
the proper performance of essential functions; or (b) will likely result in material
loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not
taken.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC declares the Health Building
Water Leak an emergency and waives bidding procedures relating to this event to
mitigate damage and restore damaged areas to service; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Steve Wohld, Chief of
Internal Services, is authorized to sign any contracts required on behalf of the
BOCC.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 10th day of August, 2021.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Andrew Logerwell Gary Stamper
By: Andrew Logerwell, Gary Stamper, Chair
Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
ATTEST: •'�°�"'Y="9s<• Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
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Rieva Lester, ' Sean D. Swope, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of
County Commissioners
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: 21-306 BOCC Meeting Date: Aug. 10, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
Health Building Water Leak Declaration of Emergency and waiving bidding requirements
Contact: Doug Carey Phone: 360-740-1337
Department: IS - Internal Services (including SWWF and Facilities)
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Health Building water leak: Declaration of Emergency and waiving bidding requirements.
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