10/10/2006 Resolutions 2006-303
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2006-303
WHEREAS, Burdick Station Gas Turbines 2 and 3 are operated using computerized
control systems; and
WHEREAS, said Gas Turbines were manufactured by General Electric and installed
in 2003, to be operated primarily during the summer when city electric demands exceed the capacity
of the Platte Generating Station; and
WHEREAS, General Electric periodically issues Technical Information Letters
regarding operating or maintenance issues based on feedback from their user fleet; and
WHEREAS, excessive fuel flow during startups of some units has resulted in minor
explosions in the exhaust ducts, resulting in damage and in the units being removed from service;
and
WHEREAS, General Electric has issued urgent Technical InfoTIl1ation Letters 1275-
I R2 and 1537-1, advising that modifications must be performed at the first available opportunity;
and
WHEREAS, General Electric is the manufacturer of the pump; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that General Electric be authorized to proceed with
the implementation of Gas Turbine Technical Information Letters 1275-1R1 and 1537-1 in the
amount of $50,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE ClTY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that General Electric of is hereby authorized to
proceed with the implementation of Gas Turbine Technical Information Letters 1275-1R1 and 1537-
I in the amollnt of $50,000.00 at Burdick Station.
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 C ~
July 25, 2006 C City Attorney
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