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Scotts Valley Council approves emergency repairs after sinkhole damages Scotts Valley Drive intersection
Summary
Scotts Valley City Council unanimously approved an emergency declaration authorizing the city manager to secure contracts and begin repairs after a sinkhole opened on Scotts Valley Drive, disrupting signals and closing a lane; staff estimated repairs could take 3–4 weeks, weather permitting.
At a special meeting, the Scotts Valley City Council voted to declare an emergency and authorize immediate repairs after a sinkhole opened on Scotts Valley Drive near the Granite Creek intersection. The council authorized the city manager to secure contracts and mobilize resources without formal competitive bidding under applicable Public Contract Code provisions.
Public Works Director Udolpho told the council that the sinkhole developed on January 5 and showed photos of collapsed signal equipment, undermined sidewalk and debris. "This report is on the sinkhole that developed on Scotts Valley Drive near the Granite Creek intersection on January 5," Udolpho said, and described the damage to conduit…
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