03/09/2021 Resolutions 2021-44RESOLUTION 2021-44
WHEREAS, the Burdick Station utilizes natural gas as a primary generation fuel and
fuel oil as a backup generation fuel; and
WHEREAS, recent weather conditions throughout the country caused a dramatic
increase in natural gas prices and regional electric system demand and resulted the use of diesel fuel
oil at Burdick Station for an extended time and low fuel oil inventories.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that an emergency procurement of Generatar Fuel
Oil for Burdick Station of $212,983.13 from Bosselman Energy (88,908 gallons), $332,539.06 from
Sapp Bros. (136,998 gallons), and $56,806.95 from Aurora Co-op (23,130 gallons) be authorized to
protect the welfare of the public by supporting area power requirements and minimizing financial
impact.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 9, 2021.
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Roger . Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form A
March 8, 2021 � City Attorney