05/12/2020 Resolutions 2020-118.---,
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RESOLUTION 2020-118
WHEREAS, On May 28, 2019, via ResolutionNo. 2019-178, City Council approved
a Section 5339 Capital Grant Application and the subsequent agreement, which allowed for the
purchase of two (2) Small Bus-Ford chassis to be used within the public transit service; and
WHEREAS, the grant application provided for 80% or $96,000.00 of such purchases
to be paid by Federal funds and 20% or $24,000.00 to be paid by the City; and
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2019 three (3) vendors submitted proposals for such
services; and
WHEREAS, On June 25, 2019, via Resolution No. 2019-197, City Council approved
an agreement with Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska to provide public transit
services in the urbanized area of Grand Island and the remainder of Hall County; and
WHEREAS, such agreement was for a period beginning July 1, 2019, with an option
to extend through June 30, 2024; the referenced resolution is attached for detail; and
WHEREAS, with the acquisition of the two (2) Ford E450 buses it is necessary for
the City of Grand Island to enter into a lease agreement for such vehicles with Senior Citizens
Industries, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the agreement is at a cost of $1.00 per year; with all maintenance,
repairs, registration, license, taxes, inspection, fees, and expenses being the responsibility of Senior
Citizens Industries, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Transit Vehicle User Agreement by and
between the City and Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. for the provision of public transit services
should be, and hereby is, approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 12, 2020.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Ro G. Steele, Mayor
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