Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 21321, contracts may be let for work without advertising in cases of significant emergency as determined by the board. Cases of significant emergency include, but are not limited to: (1) States of emergency as specified in Section 8558 of the Government Code. (2) When emergency repair or replacement is necessary to permit the continued operation or service of the agency. (3) When the emergency work is necessary to avoid danger to life or property. Any action taken under this section must be authorized by a unanimous vote of the board members present. Additionally, the board must find, based on substantial evidence set forth in the minutes of its meeting, that the emergency work is necessary for the stated reasons.
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