12/16/2008 Resolutions 2008-359RESOLUTION 2008-359
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2008, by Resolution Number 2008-228, the City Council
of the City of Grand Island approved and agreement with the consulting engineering firm, Black &
Veatch of Kansas City, Missouri for the professional services associated to the design ofan anaerobic
digestion system, public awareness and cost of services; and
WHEREAS, city staff has negotiated Amendment Number 1 with the consulting
engineering firm, Black & Veatch of Kansas City, Missouri modifying the scope of the original
contract with appropriation of additional funds; and
WHEREAS, consulting engineering firm Black & Veatch of Kansas City, Missouri is
in the business of providing such professional consulting engineering services, and is willing to
perform the outlined services in Amendment Number 1; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Grand
Island to enter into Amendment Number 1 with the consulting engineering firm Black & Veatch of
Kansas City, Missouri; and
WHEREAS, the negotiated Amendment Number 1, and the fee for such professional
consulting engineering services is considered fair and reasonable; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the amendment with the consulting
engineering firm, Black & Veatch of Kansas City, Missouri, is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such fee to professional service for
Amendment No. 1, shall add to the original fee in the amount of $35;700.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such amendment to the contract agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 16, 2008.
Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form A ;':; ~'
December 15, 2008 n CityAttorney