06/22/2021 Resolutions 2021-142RESOLUTION 2021-142
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Utilities Department, Underground Division routinely
installs new underground electrical infrastructure for new residential, commercial and industrial
developments; and
WHEREAS, crews are installing infrastructure in multiple locations at one time, and
more than one backhoe excavator is needed; and
WHEREAS, the last several years have been exceptionally busy requiring the
occasional rental of a small excavator to allow for more crew flexibility, and during 2020,
approximately $14,000.00 was spent on weekly and monthly rental charges for this unit; and
WHEREAS, a less expensive option would be an annual lease of the equipment for
$5,800.00 based upon Sourcewell, a government pricing organization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Lease for the Bobcat Excavator for the
Utilities Department, Underground Division is approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign
the lease on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 22, 2021.
Rog . Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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June 21, 2021 tt CityAttorney