01-03-97 Emergency
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
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Christopher H. Strohm, President
BOARD MEMBERS
James Jones, Vice President
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EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
JANUARY 3,1997
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District, met in an Emergency Session on
January 3, 1997, at the District Office, 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe, California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ROLL CALL
Vice President Jones, Directors Mason, Mosbacher
President Strohm and Director Wallace were
absent.
STAFF:
Baer, Hoggatt, Sol brig, Sharp, Attorney Neese
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Richard Solbrig reported that on January 2, 1997,
a District inspector discovered that severe
weather conditions caused Grass Lake Creek
to overflow which exposed approximately 150'
of the newly constructed B-line. The fill material
used to support the pipeline was also washed
away leaving the pipeline unsupported. With
the line unsupported and exposed, the ability
to pump effluent out of the basin may be placed
B-L1NE FLOOD DAMAGE
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in jeopardy. The contractor from Garcia Excavat-
was redirected from the Christmas Valley Tank
emergency to the emergency at this site. They
redirected and stabilized the flows for the night and
returned this morning. Sol brig recommended the
backfill around the pipe be replaced immediately.
Highway 89 has been closed due to severe wash-
outs; special permission was given to allow the
excavators to the site.
B-L1NE FLOOD DAMAGE
(Continued)
Attorney Neese presented the legal framework
necessary to declare this an emergency item.
Richard Solbrig stated that facts have been pre-
sented which indicate an emergency situation
involving matters upon which prompt action is
necessary due to disruption or threatened dis-
ruption upon public facilities. This is a situation
that severely impacts public health or safety or
both.
Moved Mason/Second Mosbacher/Strohm and
Wallace Absent/Passed that sufficient evidence
has been presented to declare an emergency
situation exists, requiring this emergency meeting
under Section 54956.5 of the Brown Act.
Solbrig also determined, per Section 1102 of the
Public Contract Code, that this damage is a sudden,
unexpected occurrence that poses a clear and
imminent danger requiring immediate action to pre-
vent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health,
property or essential public services.
Moved Mosbacher/Second Mason/Strohm and
Wallace Absent/Passed that an emergency, as
defined per Section 1102, has occurred based upon
the testimony and evidence submitted.
It was determined by Solbrig that per section 22050
of the Public Contract Code, that an emergency
situation exists and will not permit a delay resulting
from the competitive solicitation for bids.
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Solbrig also found that these actions are necessary
to respond to the emergency: 1) repair or replace-
ment of public facility, 2) any directly related im-
mediate action required by the emergency, and
3) the procurement of the necessary equipment,
services and supplies for those purposes without
giving notice for bids to let contracts.
B-L1NE FLOOD DAMAGE
(Continued)
By adopting Resolution 2543, the Board will make
the following findings: sufficient evidence was pre-
sented to determine that an emergency situation
exists, the timely progress of repairs would be
impacted by formal bidding process, and that im-
mediate action is necessary to respond. The
resolution also stipulates that the Board delegates
authority to the General Manager to order any action
in response to the emergency. Additionally, because
of the emergency, the project is exempt from CEQA
requirements.
Moved Mosbacher/Second Mason/Strohm and Wallace
Absent/Passed to adopt Resolution No. 2643.
5:00 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
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Christopher H. Strohm, Board President
South Tahoe Public Utility District
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