19-2181 Resolution Emergency Water Main Rupture
CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 19-__________
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER,
MILAM, PALMER, LITTLE ROBERTS
A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND
NECESSITY FOLLOWING A WATER MAIN RUPTURE; AUTHORIZING THE
IMMEDIATE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC MONEY TO SAFEGUARD LIFE, HEALTH
AND PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on the 18th day of October, 2019, a municipal water main ruptured on near the
intersection of Progress Ave and Corporate Drive; and
WHEREAS , immediate repair of the municipal water main was necessary to restore water
service and rectify the imminent threat to life, health, and property; and
WHEREAS, in order to protect the City’s infrastructure and return the infrastructure to its pre-
emergency condition, there was an immediate need to hire a contractor without compliance with
formal bidding procedures; and
WHEREAS , Pursuant to Section 67-2808, Idaho Code, it is deemed necessary by the Council of
the City of Meridian to ratify the emergency hiring of the repair contractor and approve the
expenditure of funds for the cost of the work undertaken.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1 . That hiring of Black Eagle Construction LLC to perform emergency repairs is
hereby ratified.
Section 2 . That the expenditure of public money to safeguard the life, health and
property of the City of Meridian is hereby authorized in an amount to be presented for approval
to the Meridian City Council at a later date.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 17th day of
December, 2019.
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda December 17, 2019 – Page 404 of 504
2019.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 17th day of December,
APPROVED:
Mayor e Weerd
ATTEST:
By:
By Ad jenn eatherly, Deputy Clerk