10/10/2006 Resolutions 2006-301
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2006-301
WHEREAS, Federal regulation issued in the Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR) will
require power plants to reduce mercury emissions by at least 35% in 2010; and
WHEREAS, the science to construct mercury emission control equipment capable of
meeting the regulatory deadline is still in the developmental stages; and
evolves; and
WHEREAS, the strategy for compliance will have to be developed as the science
WHEREAS, in order to comply with the CAMR, the City of Grand Island invited
proposals for air quality control system engineering services in accordance with a Request for
Proposals on file with the Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, proposals were received, reviewed and evaluated in accordance with
established criteria; and
WHEREAS, Black & Veatch of Kansas City, Missouri, submitted a proposal in
accordance with the terms of the request for proposals and all statutory requirements contained
therein and the City Procurement Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Black & Veatch of Kansas
City, Missouri, air quality control system engineering services is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute an agreement for such services on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 10, 2006.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form C
October 6. 2006
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