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Council declares emergency, approves $44,000 to repair collapsed roadway at Lancers Lane and Caisson Trace
Summary
Council declared an emergency and adopted a resolution authorizing emergency repairs at Lancers Lane and Caisson Trace, using a $44,000 proposal from Sunset Contracting Inc.; the action was taken under emergency procurement authority and approved by roll call.
The council declared an emergency and authorized emergency repairs at Lancers Lane and Caisson Trace after staff reported a portion of the roadway had failed or collapsed.
City Attorney David Connor said the situation "constitutes an emergency affecting public health, safety, welfare, and convenience," and that delays could result in greater instability and property damage. The city presented a proposal from Sunset Contracting Inc. with an estimated cost of $44,000; Connor said the amount was well below the bidding threshold for public works contracts.
Council voted to suspend the rules for immediate consideration and then adopted the emergency-resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the contract. The mayor instructed staff to provide the contract paperwork the next morning. The transcript records the resolution passed by roll call.
