Resolution 08-015 Declaring Emergency Dishman-Mica Fire CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 08-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY,SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON,PROCLAIMING AN EMERGENCY OR DISASTER IN THE CITY OF
SPOKANE VALLEY,WASHINGTON.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley staff and/or the Spokane City/County Department of
Emergency Management has reported to the Spokane Valley City Council that on July 10, 2008, high
winds and fires severely disrupted or is disrupting the health, safety and welfare within the City of
Spokane Valley and caused or is causing extensive damage in parts of the City of Spokane Valley; and
WHEREAS, an emergency or disaster exists that necessitates utilization of the emergency
powers granted pursuant to RCW 38.53 and/or 35A.33; and
WHEREAS, significant economic loss has occurred or is occurring as a result of shutdowns
necessary to conduct structural assessments of facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley is responsible for maintaining the health, safety, and
welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley has authority, pursuant to RCW 35A.33.080, to make
expenditures for emergencies "requiring the immediate preservation of order or public health, or for the
restoration to a condition of usefulness of any public property which has been damaged or destroyed by
accident, or for public relief from calamity...."; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley has authority, pursuant to RCW 38.52.100(1), "to make
appropriations for the ordinary expenses of [the City) for the payment of expenses of its local
organization for emergency management"; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley is a party to the regional Amended Interlocal
Agreement for Emergency Management Services. That Interlocal Agreement was established pursuant to
RCW 39.34 and RCW 38.52.070 to facilitate cooperation between the City of Spokane Valley and the
other local governments that are parties to the Agreement in the event of an emergency; and
WHEREAS, state and federal resources are supplemental to local jurisdiction efforts; and
WHEREAS, a local "Proclamation of Emergency" is a preliminary step to requesting a
"Proclamation of Emergency" from the Governor and requesting state and federal assistance.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY,
WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 —Purpose and intent. As a result of the aforementioned conditions, it is the purpose
and intent of this resolution to formally proclaim the existence of a disaster or emergency in the City of
Spokane Valley.
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SECTION 2—Definitions.
A. "Disaster" includes (but is not limited to) destructive natural phenomena, public disorder,
energy emergency, riot, or other situation causing destruction and distress that affects life, health,
property, or the public peace.
B. "Emergency" includes (but is not limited to) destructive natural phenomena, public disorder,
energy emergency, riot, or other grave or serious situation or occurrence that happens unexpectedly and
demands immediate action.
SECTION 3—Emergency Proclamation.
A. It is hereby declared that there is an emergency or disaster as a result of the
aforementioned conditions in the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Washington; therefore,
designated departments are authorized to enter into contracts and incur obligations necessary to combat
such emergency to protect the health, safety and welfare of persons and property, and provide emergency
assistance to the victims of such disaster.
B. Each designated department is authorized to exercise the powers enumerated in this
Resolution in light of the demands of an extreme emergency situation without regard to time consuming
procedures and formalities prescribed by law(except mandatory constitutional requirements).
SECTION FOUR Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon
adoption, and shall remain in effect until subsequent action by the City Council stating the conditions
giving rise to this Emergency Proclamation have subsided.
DATED this I 1 t°day of July, 2008.
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':iehard Munson; Mayor
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Christine Bainbridge, Ci y Clerk
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY,
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY OR DISASTER IN THE CITY OF'
SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON, BY THE MAYOR.
WHEREAS; the City'of Spokane Valley staff has reported to the Mayor THAT ON
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e1 severely disrupted or is disrupting the health, safety
and welfare within the City of Spokane Valley and caused or is causing extensive damage in
parts of the City of Spokane Valley; and
WHEREAS, a "disaster" includes (but is not limited to) destructive natural phenomena,
public disorder, energy emergency, riot, or other situation causing destruction and distress that
affects health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, an "emergency" includes (but is not limited to) destructive natural
phenomena; public disorder, energy emergency, riot, or other grave or serious situation or
occurrence that happens unexpectedly and demands immediate action; and
WHEREAS, an emergency or disaster exists that necessitates utilization of the
emergency powers granted pursuant to RCW 38.52 and/or RCW 35A.33; and
WHEREAS, significant economic loss has occurred or is occurring as a result of the
incident and shutdowns necessary to conduct structural assessments of facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley is responsible for maintaining the health, safety;
and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley has authority, pursuant to R.CW 35A.33.080, to
make expenditures for emergencies "requiring the immediate preservation of order or public
health; or for the restoration to a condition of usefulness of any public property which has been
damaged or destroyed by accident, or for public relief from calamity...."; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley has authority, pursuant to R.CW 38.52.100(1),
"to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses of [the City] for the payment of expenses of
its local organization for emergency management"; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley is a party to the regional Amended Interlocal
Agreement for Emergency Management Services, which Interlocal Agreement was established,
pursuant to RCW 39.34 and RCW 38.52.070, to facilitate cooperation between the City of
Spokane Valley and the several other local governments that are party to the Interlocal
Agreement in the event of an emergency; and
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WHEREAS, state and federal resources are supplemental to local jurisdiction efforts; and
WHEREAS, a "Proclamation of Emergency" is a preliminary step to requesting a
"Proclamation of Emergency" from the Governor and requesting state and federal assistance.
NOW THEREFORE. I AA/Staq. Mayor of the City of Spokane
Valley, as a result of the aforementioned situation and pursuant to RCW 35.52.020(1)(b):
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM that a State of Emergency exists in the City of Spokane
Valley and direct that the plans and procedures of the currently-adopted regional Amended
lnterlocal Agreement for Emergency Management Services be implemented. Designated
departments are authorized to enter into contracts and incur obligations necessary to combat such
emergency to protect the health, safety and welfare of person and property, and provide
emergency assistance to the victims of such disaster. Each designated department is authorized
to exercise the powers vested in this resolution in light of the demands of an extreme emergency
situation without regard to time consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law (except
mandatory constitutional requirements).
DATED this /d day of J u /(7
. Mayor
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URGENT
imoV Spokane
Valley
11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 • Spokane Valley WA 99206
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Fax
To: Tom Mattern, Director of Emergency Mgmt
Fax: 509-477-5759
Re: Resolutions Proclaiming Emergency Pages: (including this) 5
From: Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk Date: July 11, 2008
Mr. Mattern: For your further processing, please note the following two attachments:
1 — Proclamation of Emergency or Disaster in the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, by the Mayor
Signed at 9:31 p.m. July 10, 2008
2. —City of Spokane Valley Resolution No. 08-015 Proclaiming an emergency or disaster in the City
of Spokane Valley, Washington
which attachments are a result of the fire disaster which began July 10, 2008 within the City of
Spokane Valley.
Christine Bainbridge
Spokane Valley City Clerk
509-688-0177