Resolution No. 2024-20 Proclaiming an Emergency Tree Removal to Facilitate Water Main Repair - Approved 121024Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington,
declaring an emergency that requires suspension of Procurement
Policies for the removal of a Douglas fir tree at risk of causing property
damage or personal injury and also interfering with the repair of a water
main break.
WHEREAS, the City’s Public Works Operations and Maintenance Division was notified
of a water main break on November 20, 2024 near Parfitt Way between Wood Avenue and
Lovell Avenue; and
WHEREAS, upon investigation of the water main break, City crews discovered that the
cause was related to the main being impacted by tree roots from a large Douglas fir, which likely
shifted during the “bomb cyclone” windstorm several days prior to the investigation; and
WHEREAS, a temporary repair of the break was performed, but a permanent repair will
require the removal of the subject tree; and
WHEREAS, the tree roots are now compromised by the investigation of the water leak
and therefore the tree poses a potential risk if not removed as soon as possible; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has identified a contractor that is available to
remove the tree on December 2, 2024; and
WHEREAS, removal of the tree requires the City’s contractor to partially access private
property, and both of the impacted property owners have signed a temporary construction
easement allowing property access; and
WHEREAS, under BIMC 2.44.050, the City Council has designated the City Manager as
the executive head of the City for purposes of emergency management; and
WHEREAS, under BIMC 2.44.080, the City Manager is authorized to proclaim the
existence or threatened existence of an emergency; and
WHEREAS, under RCW 39.04.280, Chapter 2.44 BIMC, and the City’s Procurement
Policy, the City Manager is authorized to proclaim and declare that an emergency situation
exists, waive competitive bidding requirements, and award all necessary contracts on behalf of
the City to address the emergency situation; and
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2024, the City Manager notified the City Council of the
existence of the emergency and of the City Manager’s written finding related to the existence of
the emergency related to the tree removal.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE
ISLAND DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as findings of fact in support
of this proclamation and declaration of emergency related to the subject tree removal.
Section 2. The City Council hereby ratifies and confirms the City Manager’s declaration
of emergency related to the tree removal.
Section 3. The City Council hereby ratifies and confirms the emergency procurement of
services and work to respond to the tree removal.
Section 4. The City Council hereby confirms the authority of the City Manager to
execute all agreements and obtain all permissions needed to respond to the emergency.
Section 5. This resolution will take effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED by the City Council this 10th day of December 2024.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 10th day of December 2024.
Joe Deets, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
Christine Brown, MMC, City Clerk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: December 6, 2024
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: December 10, 2024
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20