06/27/2017 Resolutions 2017-179RESOLUTION 2017-179
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2012, Council approved an agreement with Western Fuels
Association to provide fuel management services; and
WHEREAS, their services include soliciting coal that meets Platte Generating
Station's requirements and provides a recommended purchase agreement meeting the procurement
policies of the City and managing the scheduling of coal deliveries with plant staff, the coal supplier
and the railroad; and
WHEREAS, Western Fuels Association has a full-time professional staff that
monitors coal market conditions and tests the market several times a year with multi-million ton
solicitations which provides favorable coal pricing for the City of Grand Island allowing our electric
rates to remain competitive with regional power producers; and
WHEREAS, the current agreement expired on June 11, 2017 and the Utilities
Department recommends that the First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Western Fuels
Association of Denver, Colorado, for fuel management services be approved, and the Legal
Department concurs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the First Amendment to the Services
Agreement with Western Fuels Association be approved, and that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
sign the Amendment on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 27, 2017.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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