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Clerk 04/09/2020

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A RESOLUTION of the Board of Supervisors of the King County Flood Control District, King County, Washington, Declaring an Emergency Related to the COVID-19 Virus, Authorizing Action Consistent with this Declaration, and Ratifying the Finding of Emergency by the Chair.

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                     WHEREAS, as a result of the global pandemic caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, the President of the United States, Governor Jay Inslee, and the King County Executive Dow Constantine have declared a state of emergency in King County, to aid state and local health departments' efforts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, and

                     WHEREAS, in response to the above referenced proclamations of emergency, the Chair of the King County Flood Control Zone District (the “District”) entered a finding of an emergency for the District on March 19, 2020, pursuant to FCD Resolution No. 2009-06.2, attached hereto as Exhibit A and adopted herein by this reference, and

                     WHEREAS, consistent with that finding, the Chair authorized the Executive Director and staff of the District to take actions necessary to ensure the operation of the District during this crisis in furtherance of the public health and welfare, and

                     WHEREAS, the District provides critical flood prevention services to the residents of King County, which serves are essential for public health and safety, and

                     WHEREAS, the District Board of Supervisors desires to formally declare an emergency so appropriate measures may be taken as determined appropriate by the District to protect the health, safety and welfare of the District's employees and the general public residing within King County, and

                     WHEREAS, the District Board of Supervisors desires to ratify the Chair's finding of an emergency dated March 19, 2020, and the actions authorized by the Chair pursuant to that finding;

                     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF THE KING COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT:

                     SECTION 1.  The Board of Supervisors for the King County Flood Control Zone District hereby declares that a local emergency now exists due to the COVID-19 virus.  The District's Executive Director and staff, in consultation with the Chair, may take such actions as are deemed appropriate to respond to the emergency, including but not limited to developing and implementing mitigation measures for staff related to COVID-19.  The Executive Director or designee is directed to provide regular reports regarding actions taken during this declared emergency to the Chair and Executive Committee, and at each special and regular meeting of the Board, throughout the duration of this emergency.

                     SECTION 2.  The Board of Supervisors ratifies the Chair's finding of an emergency for the District, dated March 19, 2020.  Pursuant to that finding and Chapter 38.52 RCW and RCW 39.04.280, the Executive Director is authorized to waive the competitive bidding requirements for the purchase of essential materials, supplies and services to operate the District during this crisis.  All contracts entered into pursuant to this authorization shall be submitted to the Chair, Executive Committee or Board, pursuant to the District's procurement policies, for ratification when practicable.

                     SECTION 3.  The Board of Supervisors ratifies the following actions taken by the Chair and Executive Director in accordance with the finding of an emergency:

                     A.  Authorization of four Special District Journal Entry Form authorizing payment to King County in the amount of $16,611,445.30 for services rendered, dated March 25, 2020;

                     B.  Authorization of four Warrants authorizing payment to Parametrix, Lund Consulting, Bill Clarke, Attorney at Law & Government Affairs, and the Washington State Auditor in the aggregate amount of $61,872.45; and

                     C.  Execution of a Letter of Intent to Bind Coverage as of April 1, 2020, dated March 30, 2020, stating the District's intent to contract with Enduris for property and liability insurance.

                     SECTION 4.  This declaration shall remain in effect until rescinded by action of the Board.

                     SECTION 5.  If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of

this resolution is declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this resolution.