06/12/2012 Resolutions 2012-143RESOLUTION 2012 -143
WHEREAS, the current coal supplier contract expires at the end of this year; and
WHEREAS, to obtain qualified assistance in freight negotiations and the purchase of
coal for the Platte Generating Station; and
WHEREAS, Utilities management requested a proposal from Western Fuels
Association to provide coal and freight management services; and
WHEREAS, Grand Island will become a Class "C ", or non - voting member, and pay
an annual fee of approximately 0.3% of the delivered coal cost to Platte Generating Station as
provided for in the agreement; and
WHEREAS, Utilities Department and Legal staff have reviewed the agreement and
recommend that it be executed by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, the Services Agreement with Western Fuels
Association, is hereby approved, and the Mayor is authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the
City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 12, 2012.
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ❑
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