10/10/2006 Resolutions 2006-299
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2006-299
WHEREAS, the starling population continues to create health concerns within the
City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, starlings have
been associated with numerous disease organisms transmissible to humans and livestock; and
WHEREAS, in the past, the City of Grand Island has contracted with the United
States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Damage Control, to thin the starling population in Grand
Island by using the chemical DRC-I339, which is species specific; and
WHEREAS, the cost of contract services by the United States Department of
Agriculture, Wildlife Damage Control, is in tbe amount of $5,846.00; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Grand Island to enter into a
contract with the United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Damage Control, to control the
population of starlings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, tbat the contract between the City of Grand Island
and the United States Department of Agriculture for population control of starlings is here by
approved at a cost of $5,846.00.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 10,2006.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Approved as to Form ~
October 6, 2006 C City Attorney
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