Res 063-2023 Payment to ServiceMaster for Water Removal and Dehumidification of Public Health District 06/06/2023 Resolution No. 63-2023
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary to submit payment to ServiceMaster of Wichita Falls for
water removal and dehumidification of the Wichita Falls — Wichita
County Public Health District in the amount of $390,749
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls experienced unexpected water line ruptures
at both the Multipurpose Event Center (MPEC) and the Health Department facilities on or
around December 23, 2022; and
WHEREAS, these conditions caused water damage at the MPEC and Health
Department Facilities.
WHEREAS, because of these issues, the City of Wichita Falls has determined an
emergency exists as water severely damaged municipal facilities creating an unforeseen
grave public necessity; and,
WHEREAS, the City will pay the invoice of $390,749 out of General Fund
Reserves; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League will reimburse the City for any amount
above the $250,000 deductible for the water damage claim at both facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is authorized to execute all documents necessary to
submit payment to ServiceMaster of Wichita Falls for water removal and
dehumidification of the Wichita Falls— Wichita County Public Health District
in the amount of $390,749
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of June 2023.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk