Resolution 08-010 Temporarily Closing Spokane River CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 08-010
A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY DIRECTING THE PUBLIC NOT TO INTENTIONALLY
ENTER, SWiM, DIVE OR FLOAT, WITH OR WITHOUT A BOAT, RAFT, CRAFT OR
OTHER FLOTATION DEVICE, IN OR UPON THE WATER OF THE SPOKANE RIVER
WITHIN THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City may take appropriate action to protect the public health, safety and welfare
of its citizens pursuant to the Washington State Constitution, Article Xi Section 11, and RCW
35A.11.020; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Spokane River at
approximately 4:45 p.m. May 19, 2008.
WHEREAS, the City Council has received a request from Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie
Knezovich and Spokane Valley Police Chief Rick Van Leuven to restrict access to the Spokane River
due to extreme danger posed by elevated water levels in the Spokane River. The water levels pose a
danger to any person entering the River, including rescue personnel; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2008, Spokane County adopted a Resolution containing substantially
identical restrictions and authorizations as those contained in this Resolution. An unsigned copy of the
Resolution adopted by Spokane County is attached to this Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE?, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, that the following temporary restrictions shall be in full force and effect:
Section 1. Restrictions on Access to S+okane River.
a. The public shall not intentionally enter, swim, dive or float, with or without a boat, raft, craft,
or other floating device, in or upon the water of the Spokane River within the City limits.
b. The Spokane Valley Police Department is directed to take appropriate action to enforce this
Order for the public health safety and welfare.
c. The City of Spokane Valley Police Department will coordinate its actions in enforcing this
Order with the Spokane County Sheriff and other law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions within
Spokane County wherein the Spokane River flows.
Section 2. Duration of Restrictions on Access to Spokane River. This Resolution shall
be effective upon adoption, and shall continue in effect until the Spokane County Sheriff
determines and provides the City with written confirmation that the conditions giving rise this
Resolution have abated. At such time as the Spokane County Sheriff provides that written
confirmation, the authority and restrictions provided in this Resolution shall terminate.
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Adopted this 20th day of May, 2008.
City of Spok •e" alley
Mayor Richar Munson
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_City Clerk, Christine ainbridge
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NO.
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF AN )
EMERGENCY ORDER DIRECTING )
THE PUBLIC NOT TO )
INTENTIONALLY ENTER, SWIM, )
DIVE OR FLOAT, WITH OR ) RESOLUTION
WITHOUT A BOAT, RAFT, CRAFT )
OR.OTHER FLOTATION DEVICE, )
IN OR UPON THE WATER OF THE )
SPOKANE. RIVER WITHIN THE )
UNINCORPORATED AREA OF )
SPOKANE COUNTY AND OTI-TER )
MATTERS RELATED THERETO )
The above entitled matter having come before the Board of County Commissioners
of Spokane County (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Board") for consideration at
its May 20, 2008 2:00 p.m. Consent Agenda at the request of Ozzie Knezovich, Spokane
County Sheriff, and after being briefed on the above matter by, Ozzie Knezovich,
Spokane County Sheriff, Tom Matter, Director of Emergency Management, and James P.
Emacio, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, the Board moved and unanimously
approved the following:
1. Orders the public not to intentionally enter, swim, dive or float, with or
without a boat, raft, craft, or other floating device, in or upon the water of.
the Spokane River within the unincorporated area of Spokane County.
2. Directs the Spokane County Sheriff to take appropriate action to enforce
this Order for the public health safety and welfare.
3. Requests that the Spokane County Sheriff coordinate his actions in
conjunction with enforcing this Order with other law enforcement agencies
and jurisdictions within Spokane County wherein the Spokane River flows.
This Order shall be in effect until further notice.
In taking the above action, the Board enters the following findings:
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1. The National Weather Service issued aflood warning for the Spokane River
at approximately 4:45 p.m. May 19, 2008.
2. This Order is being enacted pursuant to RCW 36.32.120(6), RCW
36.32.120(7), as well as to protect the public health, safety and welfare of
the citizens of Spokane County as well as law enforcement officials who
may be involved in rescue efforts on the Spokane River.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of. , 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BONNIE MAGER., Chair
ATTEST:
TODD M1E.I_:KE, Vice Chair
Daniela Erickson
Clerk of the Board
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MARK RICHARD, Commissioner
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"In partnership with the community-Dedicated to your safety"
June 6, 2008
City Manager Dave Mercier
11707 E. Sprague
Suite #106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Re: Advisory on the necessity for continuing with the emergency restrictions on
the Spokane River mandated by City of Spokane Valley Resolution Number
08-010
• Dear City Manager Mercier:
Having been advised of the present relevant conditions on the Spokane River in
the incorporated areas of the City of Spokane Valley by the Regional Department
of Emergency Management, the Spokane County Sheriff is hereby confirming
that he has been advised that the conditions giving rise to the issuance of
Resolution Number 08-010 have abated.
Sincerely,
aZZi B. dr-OVICH, Sheriff
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1100 W. Mallon • Public Safety Building • Spokane, Washington 99260-0300 • (509)477-4739 • Fax: (509) 477-5641