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Cowlitz County declares emergency to repair crushed storm drain on Sweet Birch Drive
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The Cowlitz County board approved a resolution declaring an emergency to repair a crushed storm drain on Sweet Birch Drive and waived procurement requirements so staff can immediately retain a contractor.
Cowlitz County commissioners on Wednesday approved a resolution declaring an emergency to repair a crushed storm drain serving Sweet Birch Drive, allowing staff to waive competitive procurement and contract for immediate repairs.
County Engineer Susan Eugenis told the board that Beacon Hill Water and Sewer District televised a storm drain last Thursday and found it “crushed,” and that county staff are pursuing an expedited repair before winter to avoid further damage. “So that that's the RCW that allows us to waive the procurement,” Eugenis said, reading the…
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