Emergency Declaration - Clara Knotts Drain/96th and College REPAIR F •a
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CITYO `rARMEL
JAMES BRAINARD, MAYOR
"EMERGENCY DECLARATION"
Whereas on October 17, 2012, the City closed the east bound lane and west bound left turn
lane of 96th Street, east of the intersection of 96th Street and College Avenue due to excessive
pavement settlement above the Clara Knotts Legal Drain crossing of 96th Street; and
Whereas, the condition of the structure that conveys drainage from the Clara Knotts Legal
Drain under 96th Street has been evaluated and determined to be deficient and at risk of failure
due to the culvert's compromised floor structure, and is need of repair; and
Whereas, since October 17, 2012, the pavement continues to settle as a result of the
undermining of the pavement structure and the roadbed due to the erosion of the material
surrounding the culvert due to the condition of this concrete structure; and
Whereas, the structure is at the expected service life of such a structure; and
Whereas, the condition of the roadway within the limits of the current closure is considered
unsafe for vehicular traffic; and
Whereas, 96`h Street is a primary arterial that conveys a significant volume of traffic through
the area and is a vital emergency response route for the surrounding area.
The City of Carmel Board of Public Works hereby declares emergency status to the 96th Street
and College Avenue Clara Knotts Legal Drain Structure Replacement project in order to
expedite the replacement of this structure so as not.to restrict emergency response routes or
to increase traffic congestion in the area. The Board directs the immediate dedication of all
available resources, efforts and manpower to completing the design, permitting and
replacement of this structure.
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Ja es Brainard, Mayor Lori W. 'on, Member
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Mary Ann Burke, Member Diana L. Cordray, Cl9rk-Treasurer
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
ONE CIVIC SQUARE, CARMEL, IN 46032 OFFICE 317571.244] FAx 317571.2439
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CITY~q ) 'ARM EL
JAMES BRAINARD, MAYOR
October 23, 2012
Board of Public Works and Safety
One Civic Square
Carmel, Indiana 46032
RE: "EMERGENCY DECLARATION" FOR CLARA KNOTTS LEGAL DRAIN STRUCTURE UNDER 96TH STREET
Dear Board Members:
The enclosed "Emergency Declaration" is requested by the Engineering Department for the
reconstruction of the Clara Knotts Legal Drain Structure under 96th Street.
The "Emergency Declaration" is required to be signed by the City of Carmel Board of Public Works to
expedite the permitting, design and replacement of the structure.
The Clara Knotts Legal Drain crosses 96th Street east of the intersection of 96`h and College Avenue by
means of a culvert structure which was determined to be compromised on October 17, 2012.
The Department of Engineering supports the signing of this "Emergency Declaration" by the Board of
Public Works.
Sincerely, �j� f
Michael T. McBride, P.E.
City Engineer
DEPARTMENT OP ENGINEERING
ONE CIVIC SQUARE, CARMEL, IN 46032 OFFICE 317.571.2441 FAx 317.571.2439
EMAIL engineering @cvmel in.goy