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STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
In the Matter of }
Declaration of Emergency } RESOLUTION NO. FR_1 ~
WHEREAS, that due to heavy rains beginning November 16, 2012 in Jefferson
County resulted in damage to roads and culverts, soil saturation from the continuous
rainfall, soil erosion and unstable slopes.
WHEREAS, these ongoing weather events may endanger, and have endangered,
lives and property and caused damage to public roads, and
WHEREAS, immediate preventative action and repair may be necessary to prevent
further damage to public property, and
WHEREAS, persons and property are, or may be, threatened or damaged unless
emergency efforts aze taken to reduce the threat to life and property, and
WHEREAS, activation of the Emergency Management responsibilities of
Jefferson County according to Chapter 38.52 RCW are necessary for coordination of
response and recovery:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Jefferson County
Commissioners hereby declare that a state of emergency exists.
1. The County Department of Emergency Management is directed to implement
the Emergency Management Plan as necessary for this emergency in support of the
activities of the County Department of Public Works.
2. The County Department of Public Works is authorized to enter into contracts
and incur obligations necessary to combat this emergency to protect the health and safety
of persons and property in light of the exigencies of an emergency situation without
regard to time consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law, with the
exce~#ion of mandatory constitutional requirements.
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Consent Agenda
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Bob Hamlin, Department of Emergency Management
DATE: November 26, 2012
SUBJECT: Declaration of Emergency -Storm Damage
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Storm damage to several county roads and culverts required emergency action
to protect public safety.
Site 1: Thousand Trails Road (culvert failure slope washout)
Site 2: Dosewallips Road (slide @ MP 4)
Site 3: Camber Lane (plugged culvert)
Miscellaneous other sites (cleanup)
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS: A Declaration of Emergency pursuant to RCW 38.52.180 activates
the emergency powers necessary to expedite work on the damaged road, and to restore interim access to the
county residents. Immediate repairs are under way. This declaration provides Public Works with the
flexibility to act rapidly by facilitating the permit and contracting process.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: County Public Works estimate for repairs - (+/-)
$65,000 - $75,000. Additional damage possible if the current storm series continues.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
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