01/11/2011 Resolutions 2011-2RESOLUTION 2011-2
WHEREAS, the City's current coal transportation contract with the Union Pacific
Raikoad Company expired on December 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Electric Department Staffhas negotiated with Union Pacific Railroad to
continue coal freight service to Platte Generating Station; and
WHEREAS, Union Pacific Railroad has offered a contract proposal for freight service
to Platte Generating Station; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed the Union Pacific Railroad contract
proposal and UP Circular 113 and Circular 6603.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that a three year contract with the Union Pacific
Raikoad is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the final negotiated agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company onbehalfoftheGty
of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 11, 2011.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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January 10, 2011 n City Attorney