01-17-2006 City Council Study Session PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Study Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
Gary Greer
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
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7:00:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
Carole Cornelius
Peg Gilbert
Joyce Haase
Margaret Hornady
Robert Meyer
Mitchell Nickerson
Don Pauly
Jackie Pielstick
Scott Walker
Fred Whitesides
City of Grand Island City Council
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
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MAYOR COMMUNICATION
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City of Grand Island City Council
Item -1
Presentation of Alternative Fuel Report
Paul Briseno, Assistant to the City Administrator will present an Alternative Fuel Report.
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Paul Briseno
City of Grand Island City Council
ALTERNATIVE FUEL
REPORT
Grand Island City of
2005
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Executive Summary
Background
The United States dependence of imported petroleum and increased prices has created a need for
further use of domestic fuels and fuel flex vehicles.
A report of alternative fuels and fuel flex vehicles was requested on behalf of the City of Grand
Island Council by Mayor Jay Vavricek in September 2005. This report is written to help the City
Council set policy direction for the procurement and use of fuel and vehicles within the
municipal fleet.
The City of Grand Island municipal fleet of petroleum burning vehicles includes over 300 units.
In the Fiscal Year 2004-05 the municipal fleet consumed 259,904 gallons of fuel, of which E10,
regular unleaded, biodiesel, and regular summer/winter diesel were used.
Findings
Information provided within this document was made available through case studies,
communities throughout the U.S., city staff, industry and governmental reports.
Ethanol and Biodiesel fuel created from domestically grown crops provide an alternative fuel
source that has proven to provide superior results. Alternative fuels contain characteristics that
are more environmentally friendly than regular petroleum products.
Alternative fuels and fuel flex vehicles offer the City of Grand Island a resource for obtaining
optimal operating efficiency of the municipal fleet. Alternative fuels decrease the dependence of
foreign fuels and increase agriculture prices that directly impacts Grand Island with added
economic value.
Conclusion
The City of Grand Island Administration recommends the municipal fleet utilize alternative fuels
and obtain fuel flex vehicles when possible. The utilization of alternative fuels will provide
optimal operation and longevity of the municipal fleet. The future environment of our city will
be enhanced with the consumption of these fuels.
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Alternative Fuel Report
for
The City of Grand Island Municipal Fleet
The United States demand for fossil fuel from domestic and foreign producers and the increase
in fuel prices have amplified the awareness and need of alternative fuels. The United States
Government has recognized benefits of ethanol based fuels and biodiesel as well as the impacts
fuel flex vehicles have on our environment. In 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments were made to
the 1970 Clean Air Act to improve nationwide air quality. These initiatives set emissions
standards for stationary and mobile sources as well phased lead in gasoline. Congress passed the
Energy Policy Act in 1992 in efforts of enhancing our nation’s energy security and improving
environmental quality. The oil industry has redefined petroleum in the past 20 years to create a
more efficient fuel, however the United States Department of Energy states that the average
vehicle emits more than 600 pounds of pollution into the air each year which include carbon
monoxide, volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, oxides of nitrogen, and carbon
dioxide
In November 2005, the United States dependence of imported petroleum was 68.6% or
13,887,000 barrels of crude oil per day with an average price per barrel of OPEC oil at $50.28.
Nebraska currently has access to renewable resources derived from corn and soybeans. These
resources ease the necessary dependence of foreign oil. These fuels when utilized can produce
more efficient emissions, greater lubricity, enhance environment, increase jobs and provide a
positive economic impact for the greater part of Nebraska and the Central Untied States.
To better understand the multiple fuels discussed throughout this document it is important to
understand the basics of fuel and from where the Untied States fuel is derived. A barrel of crude
oil consists of 42 gallons of liquid and makes multiple by-products. The following table
describes what products are produced from a barrel of crude oil. These products have a total
volume of 44.6 gallons of which 2.6 gallons are generated from process gains.
Product Gallons per Barrel Percentage
Gasoline 19.4 43.50%
Distillate Fuel Oil 9.7 21.75%
Kerosene - Type Jet Fuel 4.3 9.64%
Coke 2 4.48%
Residual Fuel Oil 1.9 4.26%
Liquiefied Refinery Gases 1.9 4.26%
Still Gass 1.8 4.04%
Asphalt and Road Oil 1.4 3.14%
Petrochemical Feedstock 1.1 2.47%
Lubricants 0.5 1.12%
Kerosene 0.2 0.45%
Other 0.4 0.90%
Products produced from a barrel of crude oil
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According to the American Petroleum Institute, much of the imported fuels are obtained from the
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) at a rate of 47.6% of the U.S. imports.
Persian Gulf countries account for 20.8% of all imports. The following table details imports for
July 2005.
This Alternative Fuel Report was developed by researching case studies, industry reports,
governmental reports, communities throughout the U.S., and city staff. This report will lend
guidance and provide policy direction for current and future use of the municipal fleet and
services.
Ethanol
Ethanol is an alcohol made from renewable domestic resources with a process of
fermentation/distillation of plant sugars. Other products that produce ethanol include wood
waste, cheese whey, sucrose, potato waste, brewery waste, and food and beverage wastes. A
variety of highly valued feed co-products, including gluten meal, gluten feed and dried distillers
grains, are produced from the remaining protein, minerals, vitamins and fiber. These byproducts
are sold as a high-value feed for livestock.
According to Renewable Fuels Association, there are currently 94 ethanol plants that have a
combined production capacity of 4.2 billion gallons a year. There are 30 more plants as well as
nine expansions under construction that will have a combined annual capacity of 1.5 billion
July Imports
(1000 barrels per
day)
% of Total
Imports
% of
Domestic
Product
Supplied
1 Canada 1,897 15.2%9.1%
2 Saudi Arabia 1,689 13.6%8.1%
3 Venezuela 1,596 12.8%7.7%
4 Mexico 1,279 10.3%6.1%
5 Nigeria 1,156 9.3%5.5%
6 Iraq 615 4.9%2.9%
7 Russia 587 4.7%2.8%
8 Algeria 535 4.3%2.6%
9 United Kingdom 392 3.1%1.9%
10 Virgin Islands 319 2.6%1.5%
Other 2,393 19.2%11.5%
Total 12,458 100.00%59.7%
OPEC Countries 5,925 47.6%28.4%
Persian Gulf Countries 2,589 20.8%12.4%
Estimated Crude and Products Imports to the U.S. from
Leading Supplier Countries
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gallons of ethanol. Chief Ethanol Fuels of Hastings was the first ethanol plant in Nebraska and
began processing in 1985. Today, Nebraska is the third largest ethanol producer with 11 plants
and the capacity to extract 520 million gallons of ethanol per year. The Unites States produces
nearly two billion gallons of ethanol a year. Modern ethanol plants produce 15% more ethanol
from a bushel of corn and use 20% less energy compared to plants five years ago. One bushel of
corn (approximately 56 pounds) produces 2.7 gallons of ethanol. Nebraska is suited well for
ethanol production due to its large corn crop, central location and competitive rail transportation.
The growth within the ethanol industry has created a new market for nearly one-third of
Nebraska’s corn production, creating a combined annual output value of $1,200,000,000, 4,000
jobs with an average salary of $42,000 and a combined annual payroll that exceeds $36,000,000.
During April of 2005, 68% of all fuel sold in Nebraska contained 10% or more ethanol. Of the
63.9 million gallons of gasoline sold in the state during the month, 43.3 million gallons contained
ethanol and 20.6 million gallons were regular unleaded gasoline.
Many countries have made ethanol a top priority in their energy plan. The following table lists
these countries. Brazil is the number one country with demand and supply of ethanol.
The U. S. Department of Energy Laboratory indicates a 38% gain in the overall energy
input/output equation for the corn-to-ethanol process. This equates to 100 British Thermal Unit
(BTUS) of energy used to plant corn, harvest the crop, transport it, therefore, 138 BTU’s of
energy is available in the fuel produced. Improved corn yields over the past 20 years have made
production less energy intensive.
Ethanol’s positive characteristics as an alternative fuel include the following:
Enhances engine performance by increasing octane and raising oxygen levels
Cleans and prevents engine deposits
Reduces carbon monoxide emissions by 22%
Reduces greenhouse gases that cause global warming by 40%
Acts as a gas line antifreeze
COUNTRY 2003 2005 2010
SUPPLY
Brazil 3.8 4.2 5.6
USA 2.8 3.5 5
EU 0.5 1 1.9
Other 0.2 0.9 3.4
Total 7.3 9.6 15.9
DEMAND
Brazil 3.4 3.7 4.6
USA 2.8 3.5 5
Canada 0.1 0.2 0.4
EU 0.4 1.3 3.4
Japan 0.2 0.5 1.9
Other 0.4 0.4 0.6
Total 7.3 9.6 15.9
WORLD FUEL ETHANOL TRADE
(billion gallons)
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100% ethanol is biodegradable
Increases the values of feed grains and promotes energy independence
E10 (Supra)
E10 unleaded is a blend of 10% ethanol and 90% ordinary unleaded gasoline. Every major car
maker in the world approves the use of 10% ethanol blends (E10 unleaded) in their engine
warranty. Almost all post-1986 vehicles can operate satisfactorily on E10.
E10’s positive characteristics as an alternative fuel include the following:
Enhances engine performance
Cleans and prevents engine deposits
Cleans rust and contaminates within the fuel tank
Adds two to three points of octane to gasoline
Contributes to a more complete fuel combustion
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 12 – 19%
Reduces carbon monoxide 25%
Prevents the build-up of power-robbing deposits in fuel injection systems
Contains many elements of 100% ethanol
In 2004, ethanol use in the
U.S. reduced greenhouse
emissions by 7.03 million
tons.
Manufacturers of small
engines and power
equipment have built their
products to run on E10.
The equipment list for
small engines companies
that warranty E10 is
endless and covers
everything from
motorcycles to mowers.
The chart at the right
confirms equipment and
engine manufacturers’
approval of the use of E10
unleaded with ethanol. An
operable year for small engines to use E10 has not been established.
In January of 2005 the American Coalition for Ethanol conducted a Fuel Economy Study
comparing performance and cost of various ethanol blends and standard unleaded gasoline.
This scientific study left minor marginal room for human error and resulted in the following:
Power Equipment
E-10
Unleaded
Approval
Power Equipment
E-10
Unleaded
Approval
Am. Yard Prd./Roper/Rally YES*Simplicity YES
Ariens YES†Snapper NM
Bolens/Try-Bilt YES*Stihl Inc.YES
Briggs & Stratton YES Tecumseh YES*
Coleman YES*Toro YES
Cub Cadet NM Recreational
Dixon YES ArticCat (Arctco)YES*
Echo YES Honda YES
Grasshopper NM Kawasaki YES
Homelite YES Polaris YES*
Honda Power Equipmnet YES Skidoo/Bombardier YES
John Deer (4-Stroke)YES Suzuki YES*
Kawasaki YES Yamaha YES
Kohler YES Boats/Marine
Kubota NM Honda YES
Lawnboy YES Kawasaki YES
McCulloch YES*Mercury YES*
MTD YES OMC (Johnson/Evenrude)YES*
Onan YES*Pleasurecraft YES*
Poulan/Weedeater NM Tigershark (Arctco)YES*
Ryobi YES*Tracker YES*
Sears YES*Yamaha YES*
Shindalwa NM
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1. The vehicles tested with E10 performed at 1.5% less mileage per gallon compared to
unleaded fuel.
2. With the cost of ethanol lower than the cost of unleaded gas, although MPG of ethanol
was slightly lower, the cost per mile of operation was generally lower when using
ethanol blends.
The conclusion of this study stated that while vehicles using concentrations of ethanol higher
than 10% operated normally during tests, the American Coalition for Ethanol cannot
recommend using ethanol blends with higher concent rations of ethanol than those
recommended by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
The following chart is from the study and illustrates the actual mileage.
E10’s negative characteristics as an alternative fuel include the following:
May loosen rust and contaminants in fuel tanks
May clog of the fuel filter
Vehicles with fuel systems 15 years or older or vehicles pre-1986 are not recommended for
the use of E10
A decrease of fuel performance of 1.5% less mileage per gallon can be expected compared to
regular unleaded
Fuel 05 Chevy Impala 3.4 L 05 Toyota Camry 4 cly 05 Ford Taurus 3.0 L Average Variance
Unleaded 27.714 31.455 24.810 27.993
E10 27.426 31.464 23.851 27.580 -0.015
Fuel 05 Chevy Impala 3.4 L 05 Toyota Camry 4 cly 05 Ford Taurus 3.0 L Average Variance
Unleaded 0.072 0.063 0.080 0.071
E10 0.070 0.061 0.081 0.070 -0.011
Fuel 05 Chevy Impala 3.4 L 05 Toyota Camry 4 cly 05 Ford Taurus 3.0 L Average Variance
Unleaded 0.072 0.063 0.080 0.071
E10 0.070 0.061 0.081 0.070 -0.011
Fuel Net Cost
Unleaded 1.598
E10 1.082
Miles Per Gallon
Cost Per Mile
MIles Per $20
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E85
E85 unleaded is a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% ordinary unleaded gasoline. The U. S.
Department of Energy has defined E85 as an alternative fuel
E85’s positive characteristics as an alternative fuel include the following:
Highest oxygen content of any transportation fuel available (105)
Burns cleaner than gasoline
Cost is comparable to unleaded gasoline
Emits fewer exhaust emissions
Reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2)
Reduction of hydrocarbon and benzene emissions
Reduces the production of smog
Creates a decline in respiratory illness associated with poor air quality
Increase power of 3% to 5%
Contains many elements of 100% ethanol
The following is the method for producing E85:
1. 100% Ethanol is produced at an ethanol production facility. Prior to transporting, the
ethanol must be denatured.
2. The denatured ethanol is transported to the fuel supplier.
3. Denatured ethanol is dispensed into the fuel supplier’s ethanol storage tank.
4. A fuel carrier orders a tanker full of E85.
5. The fuel supplier dispenses 8.5 parts denatured ethanol to 1.5 parts unleaded gasoline into
the tanker truck.
6. The fuel carrier delivers E85 to the retail fuel marketer for sale to the public.
*Denatured refers to the required “poisoning” of ethanol before it leaves the
production plant. Typically this is done by blending in 5% gasoline.
In Grand Island there are two current locations to purchase E85, Aurora Cooperative and Pump
and Pantry #3. E85 requires special materials needed to convert a regular unleaded pump/tank to
an E85 pump/tank. If the following criteria for E85 are not followed by the retailer the user
could contaminate the purchaser’s vehicle’s system. Contamination deposits can cause pitting of
cylinder walls as well as cause poor vehicle handling. The following criteria must be met:
1. All aluminum products must be removed from a typical gasoline dispensing system.
2. Natural rubber, polyurethane, cork gasket material, leather, polyvinyl chloride (PVC),
polyamides, methyl-methacrylate plastics, and certain thermo and thermoset plastics can
not be used in the fueling process.
3. In cold weather, more gasoline is added to the blend to avoid starting problems. Regular
gasoline uses a similar process during winter months. Also at low temperature (32ºF),
E85 vapor is more flammable than gasoline vapor.
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4. Only metal underground storage tanks that meet EPA December 1998 codes can be used
to store E85.
5. Fiberglass storage tanks manufactured prior to 1992, MAY NOT be able to handle E85.
6. Tanks must be cleaned prior to holding E85. This process includes:
a. Using a “filter agitator” device.
b. Physically entering the tank and steam clean the sludge.
c. Using robotic cannon to liquefy the sludge. The sludge is then pumped out of the
tank and disposed of at an approved site.
d. Placing a chemical cleaner in the tank to clean the walls.
Vehicles that use E85 will experience a 5% to 15% drop in fuel economy. This will vary
based on temperature and driving conditions. The range of any vehicle is dependent on the size
of the fuel tank and driving habits. The 2006 Ford Taurus, standard model will get 20mpg city/
27mpg hwy and its fuel flex model (same price) will get 19mpg city/27 mpg hwy, according to
the Ford Motor Company.
E85’s price per gallon has dramatically increased over the past few months because the value of
the finished product has increased. E85 will typically follow the trends of unleaded and E10
fuels. The final per gallon cost of E85 is a process with many steps that add a margin to the
retail sale price. According to the Nebraska Ethanol Board the process is as follows: Plant A sells
to a marketing company from IL; this company provides Oil Company B ethanol for NE sales;
Oil Company B sells ethanol to Wholesale Company C; Wholesale Company C sells to Branded
Retailer D, who adds a margin and sells at retail.
Generally, E85 is priced to be competitive with 87 octane gasoline. The blender of record
receives a tax credit on every gallon of ethanol he/she purchases thus being able to pass that
savings along their retailer who will pass the savings along to the customer. E85 can be more
competitive with the federal government’s 50 cent per gallon production credit.
E85’s negative characteristics as an alternative fuel include the following:
Only applicable in approved Fuel Flex Vehicles (FFV) or Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV)
Use in non-approved vehicles will void the manufacture’s warranty
Very corrosive
CO2 is released during ethanol production and combustion, but recaptured as a nutrient
Fuel parts must be tolerant to alcohol
Parts include many metals and rubbers throughout the fuel system
Fuel performance of 5% to 15% less mileage per gallon compared to regular unleaded
Needs more fuel per pound of air than gasoline
The following table is provided by the United States Department of Energy and breaks down the
costs, government incentives, and the final pump price for E85 compared to unleaded fuel. This
table is based on a summer blend of E85. A similar table is available for winter blend and can be
viewed at http://www.e85fuel.com/pdf/ethanol_guidebook.pdf. Winter and Summer blending of
E85 is a process that is similar to the blending of regular unleaded fuel for the multiple weather
conditions.
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Fuel Flex Vehicles/Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Vehicles that run on E85 are considered Fuel Flex Vehicles (FFV) or Alternative Fuel Vehicles
(AFV). These vehicles allow a driver to use any combination of gasoline or ethanol, from 100%
unleaded gasoline to 85% ethanol. FFV or AFV contain a fuel sensor or Powertrain Control
Module that that detects the alcohol content of the fuel after it has been dispensed into the
vehicle. This amount will mix with fuel that is currently in the tank. This sensor automatically
makes the adjustments the vehicle needs to operate on either gasoline or E85. Other special parts
include the fuel delivery system, fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel injectors, computer system, anti-
siphon device and dashboard gauges. .
Although there are many modifications for FFV/AFV compared to a non-E85 vehicle, auto
manufactures generally sell FFV/AFV at comparable prices. Many government incentives
including grants are available.
There are approximately 4.5 million E85 compatible vehicles on the American roads today, with
120 new models scheduled for release in 2006. Manufactures of FFV/AFV are required to
warranty the exhaust emissions from these vehicles for 10 years or 100,000 miles. There are
currently 750,000 flexible fuel vehicles on the market this year.
There are currently no conversion or aftermarket products that have been certified by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as meeting the standards to maintain clean exhaust
emissions. The differences in engine sizes, fuel injector’s, air-fuel ratio, PCM calibrations,
OBD, material composition of fuel lines, fuel pumps, fuel tanks, and other parts contribute to
making a E85 conversion kit very difficult.
E Diesel
E diesel is a blend of standard No. 2 diesel fuel containing up to 15% ethanol and a proprietary
additive to maintain blend stability. This fuel has the potential to reduce certain components of
exhaust emissions compared to regular No. 2 diesel. Currently E diesel fuels are considered
experimental. More controlled testing is necessary to expand the durability, materials
compatibility, emissions, and fuel economy for the diverse range of engines and duty cycles.
Recently an E diesel Consortium has been formed to address the emerging technical, regulatory,
and developmental issues associated with E diesel.
E diesel lowers the pour point of the fuel. No. 2 diesel will gel with lower temperatures, with a
lower pour point E diesel reduces the need to blend No. 1 diesel/kerosene into winter blends. It
is not known if E diesel can be used widely in a diesel fleet with various vehicles with a
diverse fuel system. Each engine family, application and duty cycle will prove a variety of fuel
economy test results. Tests on some equipment have shown fuel economy losses of less than 1%
while others have been as high as 8% to 11% at the 15% ethanol concentration level.
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Biodiesel/B100
Biodiesel/B100 is a fuel for diesel engines produced from renewable fats and oils such as
soybean oil. Biodiesel contains no petroleum, but it can be blended with petroleum diesel to
create a biodiesel blend. This fuel is made from separating glycerin from fat or vegetable oil.
This process leaves behind two products, biodiesel and glycerin. Glycerin is a valuable
byproduct used in soaps and other products. According to the Department of Energy/United
States Department of Agriculture lifecycle analysis shows for every unit of fossil energy it takes
to make biodiesel, 3.2 units of energy are gained. Biodiesel contains no petroleum, but it can be
blended at any level with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend. B2 (2% biodiesel, 98%
petroleum diesel), B5 (5% biodiesel, 95% petroleum diesel), B20 (20% biodiesel, 80%
petroleum diesel) are common mixtures that are splashed blended to create the desired
combination.
Biodiesel/B100’s positive characteristics as an alternative fuel include the following:
Renewable resource
Lower emissions
Reduction of unburned hydrocarbons/nitrogen oxides (ozone or smog forming
originators) by 50%
Reduction of carbon dioxide by 78%
Reduction of carbon monoxide by 48%
Reduction of particulate matter which is linked to asthma and other diseases by 47%
Reduction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and nitrated PAH compounds
(cancer causing compounds)
Biodegradable
Non-toxic
Free of sulfur or aromatic compounds
Burns cleaner than petroleum diesel fuel
Creates greater lubricity
Higher oxygen content
Protects engines
Longer life expectancies for engines
Similar fuel consumption, horse power, torque, and haulage rates
First and only alternative fuel to complete testing requirements of the Clean Air Act
Only alternative diesel fuel approved as an Energy Policy Act compliant mechanism
Ford Motor Company has the following concerns with a biodiesel concentration greater than 5%:
1. Requires special care at low temperatures to avoid excessive rise in viscosity and loss of
fluidity.
2. Storage is a problem due to higher than normal risk of microbial contamination due to
water absorption as well as a higher rate of oxidation stability which creates insoluble
gums and sediment deposits.
3. Being hygroscopic, the fuel tends to have increased water content, which increases the
risk of corrosion.
4. Biodiesel tends to cause higher engine deposit formations.
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5. The methyl esters in biodiesel fuel may attack the seals and composite materials used in
vehicle fuel systems.
6. It may attack certain metals such as zinc, copper based alloys, cast iron, tin, lead, cobalt,
and manganese.
7. It is an effective solvent, and can act as a paint stripper, while it will tend to loosen
deposits in the bottom of fuel tanks of vehicles previously ran on mineral diesel.
Biodiesel/B100’s negative characteristics as an alternative fuel include the following:
The softening and degrading of certain types of elastomers and natural rubbers
Negative impact in fuel systems components, primarily fuel hoses and fuel pump seals
Releases deposits built up from tank walls and pipes from previous diesel fuel usage
Require more frequent fuel filter replacement when first converting
Dissolves certain types of paints
According to International engines, B100 is generally not recommended for use in engines.
In the US, the industry that defines the consensus on diesel fuels is the American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM) and D02. D02 is comprised of fuel producers, engine equipment
manufacturers, and third party interests.
B2/B5
B2 is a splash blend of 2% biodiesel and 98% petroleum diesel. B5 is a splash blend of 5%
biodiesel and 95% petroleum diesel. The properties of B2 and B5 are blends that are within
diesel specification limits and meet the ASTM D6751 Standards and are EPA registered.
In 2001, 100 of the United States largest fleets used a splash blend of biodiesel. These fleets
include the United State Postal Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Army and Air
force.
B2 and B5’s positive characteristics as an alternative fuel include the following:
Safe to use in any compression-ignition engines
Will not void engine warranties
Longer engine life
Increase of up to 11% in fuel economy
Quieter engine
A 1% blend can provide up to 65% increase in lubricity
Ratios up to B5 can be used with an existing fleet with no modifications to vehicles,
facilities, and engine procedures
Contains many elements of B100
Ford Motor Company states that the World-Wide Fuel Charter, (a compilation of fuel quality
requirements endorsed by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the European Automobile
Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the Engine Manufacturers Association, the Japanese
Automobile Manufacturers Association and a number of other automobile manufacturer trade
associations around the world) does not endorse fuels that contain more than 5% biodiesel.
Higher blends of 5% are not within ASTM D975 diesel specifications.
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B2 and B5’s negative characteristic as an alternative fuel include the following:
Increases the cost of diesel by two to three cents
B20
B20 is a splash blend of 20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum diesel.
B20’s positive characteristics as an alternative fuel include the following:
Generally used in unmodified diesel engines
OEM and engine guarantees should be reviewed to assure that it does not violate
manufactures warranties
Typically used in commercial fleets that are subject to environmental concerns in the urban
environment
Similar fuel consumption, horsepower, torque, and haulage rates as conventional diesel fuel
Examples
Nebraska State Government
Governor Dave Heineman announced on May 20, 2005 an executive order directing all state
agencies that use fleet vehicles to require state employees to use E85 ethanol and biodiesel fuel
whenever available within a reasonable distance, while operating the state’s flexible-fuel or
diesel-powered vehicles.
The Governor stated that alternative fuels benefit our cities, our environment, as well as reducing
our dependence on foreign oil.
The state currently requires fleet vehicles to use E10 unleaded. This was mandated in 1980.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
On June 30, 2005 the University of Nebraska-Lincoln announced that 870 cars, trucks, buses,
vans, tractors and utility vehicles of their fleet will run on biodiesel and ethanol blended gasoline
produced primarily from Nebraska crops. Diesel vehicles such as buses, tractors, some pickups
and other vehicles will operate with B2 and vans, pickups, and sedans will use E10 unleaded
ethanol blend, as well as 26 FFV that will use E85.
Minnesota
In September of 2004, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed an executive order requiring
state agencies to reduce gasoline use in on-road vehicles 25% by 2010 and 50% by 2015 and to
reduce petroleum-based diesel fuel use 10% by 2010 and 25% by 2015. At least 75% of most
ne w on-road vehicles must be powered by biodiesel (blends of 20% or greater), ethanol (blends
of 70% or greater), or hydrogen. Minnesota’s Department of Administration currently has 1,130
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FFVs in the fleet. The implementation of this order should result in a 25-fold increase in the
state’s E85 use to 1.7 million gallons per year. Current uses are approximately 68,000 gallons of
E85 annually.
Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources has a fleet of 1,500 to 1,700 vehicles of which
10% are FFVs. Their policy is to buy 100% FFVs when they’re available for passenger vehicles
and whenever there isn’t enough charge for light trucks.
City of Grand Island
The City of Grand Island’s municipal fleet consists of many on-road and off-road vehicles.
Currently the Fleet Services fuels and services nine of the thirteen city departments. Three
10,000 gallon tanks located at the Fleet Services facility fuel 249 vehicles of the city’s fleet, of
which 159 vehicles function on gas and 90 vehicles operate on diesel. The three tanks contain
regular unleaded, Supra/E10 (10% ethanol 90% unleaded), and a 2% Biodiesel. In the 2005 FY
Fleet Services purchased the following amounts of fuels.
Fleet Services collects data electronically from every vehicle that fuels at the municipal facility.
This data has been imputed into many reports to explain the use of fuel within our fleet. In the
2005 FY Fleet Services purchased more E10 than unleaded at a rate of 78% to 22% respectfully.
The trends of this ratio have been recorded over the past three years. According to the 2005
purchase report, E10 was purchased at $1.717 per gallon on an average and regular unleaded was
purchased at an average of $1.714 per gallon with a difference of $.003 per gallon.
Within the city’s fleet eight vehicles are made pre-1986, six of these vehicles use E10. Of these
vehicles 817.62 gallons of unleaded and 442.56 gallons of E10 are used. Many vehicles fuel up
with a different mixture of fuel every other fill. The miscellaneous Parks Department accounts
currently use 2,581.16 gallons of unleaded and 188 gallons of E10 of which the majority is used
for small engines.
In June of 2005 Fleet Services replaced regular petroleum diesel with a 2% diesel blend and will
continue the use of the biodiesel splash mix until a winter blend is needed. The replacement of
biodiesel cost the city 1¢ more per gallon compared to regular petroleum diesel. The cost of
biodiesel with an increased price of 1¢ per gallon for one year using the FY 2005 gallons used
amounts would be $595.03 more than the purchase of regular diesel a year. Routine
maintenance including the replacement of fuel filters has created no problems in any vehicles
thus far. This fuel can be used in all diesel engines of the city’s fleet.
The Public Works Department’s Waste Water Treatment Plant and Solid Waste have separate
fuel tanks on site for greater efficiency. Together these divisions use 56,849 gallons of on-road
diesel and 36,725 gallons of off-road diesel as well as 725 gallons of ethanol. According to Bud
Totals Perc
Unlead 22%
Ethanol 78%
Diesel 100%
83,101
59,503
$38,434
$149,876
$109,320
Amount Price
23,001
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Buettner, Assistant Public Works Director these divisions are scheduled to use biodiesel in all of
their diesel equipment in the spring of 2006.
The City of Grand Island consumes a total of 83,826 gallons of ethanol, 23,001 gallons of
regular unleaded, 21,000 gallons of biodiesel, and 132,077 gallons of On-Road/Off-Road diesel.
In the 2006 FY the City of Grand Island municipality will purchase 16 gas engine vehicles and
three diesel engine vehicles. Between the FY 2006 and FY 2009 various departments are
scheduled to purchase 62 regular gas engine vehicles and 19 diesel engine vehicles. The majority
of these vehicles will replace older vehicles or fill a needed vehicle position. The police
department will purchase six vehicles a year to keep up with the demand of the police
department.
The following Resolution was adopted March 8, 1993. According to the resolution gasohol
should be the preferred fuel for use in City-owned motor vehicles.
Currently 15 of the 159 vehicles that fuel at the Fleet Services facility do not consume E10, or
11% of the fleet does not use E10. However, not all of the 89% of E10 users use E10 100% of
the time. In fact, 22,183.38 gallons of unleaded fuel used by 128 post 1986 vehicles have the
capability of using E10.
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Recommendation for the City of Grand Island fleet
The City of Grand Island Administration recommends the following criteria for the municipal
fleet.
Recommendation 1
Mandate all post-1986 vehicles within the municipal owned fleet burn only E10.
The City of Grand Island utilized 83,826 gallons of E10 and 23,001 gallons of regular unleaded
in the 2004-05 FY. A mandate of all municipally owned vehicles to only use E10 when
applicable, would result in the following:
§ Fleet Services would not have enough demand to keep unleaded on hand. A
reserve of unleaded fuel only consumed by the Parks Department’s small engine
fleet and two pre-1986 vehicles would cause the fuel to go bad over a period of
time.
§ The two 10,000 gallon tanks of fuel will be converted as E10 tanks.
§ A smaller separate tank could be purchased for unleaded engines. This would
only be required if the Parks Department small engine fleet is exempt from the
E10 mandate.
o Parks Maintenance small engine fleet utilizes 2,500 gallons of unleaded
fuel per year. The purchase of a 500 gallon fuel tank and pump could be
obtained and installed for $9,000.
§ Unleaded engines would have to purchase fuel from non-municipal filling stations
if a tank is not purchased. Federal and State tax credit on fuel could be lost. Last
year small engines and pre-1986 vehicles used 2,810 gallons of fuel. Taxes lost on
these dollars would be $2,285.
A conversion of 25% regular unleaded fuel to E10 would cost an additional $264.73 according to
the 2004-05 purchasing data. The price difference is calculated at the same purchasing times of
ethanol and unleaded.
The conversion of 23,001 gallons of unleaded fuel per year to E10 will also cost the City
$600.00 more in fuel economy. However more dollars will be created locally by using a
domestic, renewable product. Ethanol products burn cleaner, enhance engine performance,
prevent engine deposits, and reduce emissions.
Recommendation 2
Require departments to purchase Fuel Flex Vehicles/Alternative Fuel Vehicles when available
from state bid. FFV/AFV must meet the requirements of the application set forth by the
department. When the municipal fleet has obtained a fleet of 25% FFV/AFV the expectation of
purchasing/converting an E85 tank and pump should be examined for Fleet Services.
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FFV/AFV have the ability to burn regular unleaded and ethanol mixtures of E10 to E85. The
State increases the number of these special vehicles each year at little or no additional cost. This
years state bid will include many sedans currently used by our municipality and half ton pickups.
There are many incentives that will pay for a portion of FFV/AFV fleets and programs for
municipalities.
Recommendation 3
Mandate that all summer blends of on/off Road diesel fuel contain a biodiesel splash blend of 4%
but not greater than 5%.
In the spring of 2006 the entire municipal fleet will be using a splash blend of 2% biodiesel. A
recommended increase of a 4% (not to exceed 5%) blend of biodiesel would increase lubricity,
efficiency, engine life, and environmental gains.
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References
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Statistics, September 14, 2005, http://api-ec.api.org/industry/index.cfm?objected.com
2. American Petroleum Institute, “What a barrel of crude oil makes”, About Oils and
Natural Gases Frequently Asked Questions, 2002,
http://api-ec.api.org/about/index.cfm?objectid.com
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Cost of Various Ethanol Blends and Standard Unleaded Gasoline, August 24, 2005,
http://www.ethanol.org/documents/ACEFuelEconomyStudy.pdf
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engines?” , February 2, 2005, http://www.cummins.com
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Fiscal Year 04 - 05Date9/29/0411/2/0412/6/041/4/052/3/053/1/054/1/055/3/056/2/056/30/057/28/058/31/05NotesOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepUnlead$1.903$1.705$1.650$1.892$1.936$2.156$1.980$1.991$2.123$2.145$2.761Amount470152004700300030002400Per Gal.$1.636$1.410$1.679$1.800$1.831$1.928$1.714Total $7,691$ 7,332$ 7,891$ 5,400$ 5,493$ 4,627$ Ethanol$1.903$1.705$1.650$1.892$1.936$2.156$1.980$1.991$2.123$2.145$2.761Amount760070997500640069005900700069987002710271006500Per Gal.$1.667$1.665$1.483$1.434$1.650$1.675$1.925$1.757$1.803$1.916$1.927$2.790$1.717Total $12,669$ 11,820$ 11,123$ 9,178$ 11,385$ 9,882$ 13,475$ 12,295$ 12,625$ 13,607$ 13,682$ 18,135$ Diesel$1.980$1.727$1.727$1.903$2.046$2.288$2.035$2.112$2.244$2.255$2.662Amount510055014901320068003200400050006000520176003000Per Gal.$1.720$1.745$1.482$1.499$1.660$1.843$1.997$1.855$1.918$2.037$1.962$2.476Total $8,772$ 9,599$ 7,263$ 4,797$ 11,288$ 5,897$ 7,988$ 9,275$ 11,508$ 10,594$ 14,911$ 7,428$ MonthTotal$29,132$21,419$25,718$13,975$22,673$23,670$21,463$26,970$29,626$28,829$28,593$25,563Fiscal Year TotalTotalsPercUnlead22%Ethanol78%Diesel100%Fuel Purchases for the Municipal Garage83,10159,503$38,434$149,876$109,320$297,630AmountPrice23,001
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Department Year Make Diesel Cost
208 2001 Ford F-350 349.48 683.57$
211 1996 IH 4700 180.30 329.04$
212 1999 GMC C3500 500.44 1,003.75$
213 1995 IH 4700 91.87 186.65$
217 2001 IH 4700 390.49 760.90$
218 2002 IH 4700 388.93 765.80$
219 2002 IH 4700 355.75 659.87$
220 1995 IH 4700 594.98 1,185.44$
221 2001 Sterling LT 7500 1,572.37 3,097.00$
222 1995 IH 4900 674.70 1,309.09$
223 1996 GMC TOPKICK7000 1,138.34 2,244.66$
224 1996 GMC TOPKICK7000 856.50 1,727.30$
225 1996 IH 4700 165.61 298.50$
226 2003 GMC C7500 144.59 261.44$
227 1995 IH 4700 146.01 263.87$
228 2001 Sterling LT 7500 1,638.23 3,324.74$
229 2003 GMC C8500 1,356.89 2,702.91$
230 1975 CAT 120G 491.52 862.05$
231 2002 Volvo G736VHP 2,021.92 3,915.77$
232 1980 CAT 120G 1,404.35 2,679.60$
233 2005 Bobcat S150 161.71 348.33$
234 1975 Cat 120G 153.55 272.66$
235 2000 NW Holland LW170 793.29 1,561.30$
236 1995 Case 621-b 646.25 1,285.64$
237 1998 Bobcat 753 215.47 427.42$
238 1998 Case 721b 856.55 1,654.13$
239 1991 Grade All G660e 90.87 186.92$
241 2004 GMC T7500 506.50 1,086.85$
242 1997 Elgin Pelican 518.21 1,016.23$
243 2000 Elgin Pelican 1,317.57 2,654.24$
244 1993 Elgin Pelican 1,086.66 2,206.95$
245 2000 Case CX90 771.08 1,588.03$
246 2003 Elgin Pelican 1,312.97 2,652.06$
247 2004 NW Holland TS100a 849.58 1,759.77$
248 2005 TEREX TX760B 226.77 483.26$
249 1999 John Deer 5210 477.68 994.92$
251 2003 NW Holland Ts110 1,340.58 2,720.02$
259 1997 Bartco BM90 253.66 501.63$
260 2004 Ingersoll P185WJD 129.96 275.62$
262 2000 Leroi !186DJE 6.82 11.85$
263 2003 Ingersoll P185WJD 191.92 382.26$
275 2004 Hatz 1db1z 57.81 126.82$
290 1980 Root 936 130.39 225.18$
337 1995 Chevrolet C3500 119.63 236.95$
398 1991 GMC Top Kick 60.85 121.65$
521 2003 Ford E450 Ambulance 1,919.19 3,805.08$
522 2001 Ford E450 Ambulance 1,856.88 3,700.66$
523 2000 Ford E450 Ambulance 671.52 1,363.17$
524 2000 Ford E450 Ambulance 685.63 1,343.36$
526 1992 Ford E350 Ambulance 22.68 43.78$
527 1993 Ford E-350 Ambulance 128.34 262.64$
Diesel Vehicles Fueled at the City Shop
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528 1995 Ford E350 Ambulance 60.24 120.31$
541 1990 Ford C800 166.55 328.96$
544 2000 Freightlner Fl80 1,191.75 2,382.51$
545 1987 Ford F800 70.82 141.02$
547 1999 Freightlner Fl70 855.27 1,711.10$
548 1995 Freightlner Unknown 1,029.99 2,059.51$
551 2003 Ford F350 122.05 242.54$
572 2000 E-One Ladder 967.89 1,954.40$
581 1997 Freightlner Fl70 1,091.64 2,164.80$
582 2002 Ford F550 90.58 180.76$
640 1996 IH 4700 1,108.83 2,194.03$
789 1975 John Deer 500C 127.02 237.50$
904 2004 Ford F250 1,108.68 2,195.98$
907 1997 Ford F800 215.57 425.54$
920 1999 John Deere 410E 443.62 864.03$
921 2004 Ford F250 522.75 1,043.19$
1206 1995 IH 4700 721.36 1,432.76$
1503 2000 Vermeer 1230 572.59 1,150.03$
1541 2005 Freightlnr M2106 739.67 1,526.26$
1545 1999 CP Unkown 739.67 1,526.26$
1551 2001 IH 4900 2,076.58 4,130.97$
1554 2000 IH 4900 896.36 1,797.87$
1555 2004 Freightlnr Fl80 1,195.11 2,393.15$
1556 1996 Ford F800 98.55 197.32$
1559 1999 IH 4900 869.87 1,747.67$
1561 1996 Ford F800 781.03 1,569.77$
1562 2002 Ford F550 1,135.56 2,276.40$
1563 2002 Freightlnr Fl70 565.30 1,122.00$
1569 1993 IH 4900 451.51 895.46$
1573 1998 IH 4900 970.28 1,945.11$
1574 2003 SDP 2500 4.85 9.30$
1577 2002 Freightlnr FL80 817.60 1,662.96$
1600 1996 Ford 675D Turbo 252.82 488.39$
1602 1991 CP 185 54.14 106.63$
1605 1994 Ditch Witc 5110 82.26 163.92$
1609 2002 Ditch Witc FX30 26.65 52.73$
1615 2002 Bobcat S185 Turbo 228.78 445.14$
1649 2004 Sterling LT 7500 328.89 678.95$
1678 2003 IH 7600 741.98 1,436.29$
1679 2004 Ford F250 596.45 1,186.78$
Old 241 04 1992 Ford Vac All 155.02 269.42$
56,299.97 112,019.05$
Department Year Make Diesel Cost
199 Utilities 2001 De0partment Mis 330.16 661.38$
4 City Main 2000 Department, Misc 8.13 14.45$
299 Street 2001 Department, Misc 1,422.39 2,926.33$
399 Parks 2000 Department, Misc 4,166.26 8,635.83$
599 Fire 2000 Department, Misc 26.85 56.46$
5,953.79 12,294.45$
62,253.76 124,313.50$ Total
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Department Year Make Unleaded Cost Ethanol Cost
240 1970 IH Unkown 59.74 112.13$ 0.00 -$
1674 1970 Ford F750 99.65 182.84$ 27.89 50.89$
203 1977 Ford F-600 101.61 199.94$ 0.00 -$
1565 1979 Ford F700 162.18 307.40$ 80.20 153.90$
860 1981 Chevrolet G30 0.00 -$ 62.63 118.21$
1666 1981 Ford F606 205.43 379.17$ 182.92 356.24$
Old 082 05 1984 F250 124.13 227.62$ 7.04 12.24$
606 1985 Dodge Ram 1500 16.54 32.77$ 13.73 29.45$
641 1986 GMC S10 48.34 92.87$ 68.15 131.83$
391 1987 Ford Bronco 0.00 -$ 116.05 226.61$
908 1987 Ford F350 319.74 637.10$ 130.33 256.18$
339 1988 Toyota ½T Pickup 147.27 288.23$ 101.85 199.09$
336 1990 Toyota Unknown 229.60 453.09$ 0.00 -$
205 1991 Ford F150 57.67 117.00$ 356.32 668.97$
5 1992 Ford F-150 45.96 92.91$ 11.14 24.02$
310 1992 Chevrolet S-10 0.00 -$ 85.12 157.10$
332 1992 Chevrolet 3500 108.97 212.09$ 256.84 493.03$
1870 1992 Chevrolet S10 89.96 177.68$ 260.76 496.42$
Old 857 05 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier 73.92 128.85$ 14.71 27.99$
389 1993 GMC ½T Pickup 89.14 177.98$ 197.00 383.58$
390 1993 GMC ½T Pickup 123.96 231.42$ 298.50 584.30$
566 1993 Ford Bronco 56.71 97.96$ 80.02 150.70$
825 1993 Dodge Caravan 26.35 52.99$ 188.14 367.03$
1667 1993 Ford F250 49.40 99.07$ 428.64 813.35$
304 1994 Ford F-150 462.82 901.93$ 0.00 -$
1053 1994 Chevrolet 1500 52.35 108.34$ 754.83 1,463.37$
1672 1994 Ford F250 539.51 1,032.53$ 36.53 69.20$
1875 1994 Plymouth Acclaim 45.96 90.62$ 46.59 88.94$
330 1995 GMC 1500 28.02 60.41$ 370.34 705.43$
837 1995 Toyota Corolla 0.00 -$ 10.07 21.60$
Old 308 05 1995 Chevrolet Caprice 30.18 54.85$ 38.18 69.19$
257 1996 CrAFCO 200 42.12 83.63$ 0.00 -$
301 1996 GMC Sonoma 13.54 29.04$ 638.00 1,235.49$
506 1996 Chevrolet Corsica 25.33 42.48$ 230.03 445.47$
509 1996 Chevrolet Corsica 221.88 405.28$ 126.41 249.14$
833 1996 Dodge Dakota 0.00 -$ 7.82 15.14$
1207 1996 Ford F700 31.19 51.46$ 0.00 -$
1301 1996 GMC 1500 714.30 1,366.14$ 88.07 171.55$
1876 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 515.77 990.70$ 0.00 -$
214 1997 GMC, F9370 842.52 1,601.24$ 0.00 -$
838 1997 Ford F-250 491.25 936.23$ 110.31 209.70$
853 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 0.00 -$ 130.62 249.53$
903 1997 GMC C30 302.98 574.09$ 73.74 136.54$
906 1997 Chevrolet ¾T Pickup 344.41 659.99$ 503.81 978.18$
1504 1997 Vermeer 630b 64.77 125.24$ 2.20 4.38$
10 1998 Ford Crown Vic 39.96 79.95$ 8.33 16.49$
209 1998 Chevrolet ½T Pickup 12.52 26.86$ 914.35 1,746.29$
392 1998 Chevrolet K2500 26.00 51.77$ 157.11 307.56$
Unleaded Year
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505 1998 Isuzu ½T Pickup 183.45 354.93$ 217.60 412.90$
621 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 129.30 239.49$ 1,482.98 2,830.24$
905 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 104.49 203.59$ 1,261.48 2,409.51$
1042 1998 Ford Ranger 59.66 114.73$ 851.37 1,600.11$
1064 1998 Ford Ranger 7.03 12.22$ 866.75 1,667.85$
1300 1998 Chevrolet K1500 126.74 244.84$ 418.21 801.74$
1302 1998 GMC ½T Pickup 381.45 736.74$ 132.52 250.21$
1660 1998 Ford F15092.43 92.43 162.03$ 609.82 1,172.51$
1683 1998 GMC K2500 225.47 416.14$ 182..20 356.00$
1899 1998 Ford F150 147.74 272.88$ 753.50 1,471.12$
201 1999 Ford F-150 582.57 1,121.41$ 16.65 31.50$
204 1999 Ford F-150 1,061.63 2,037.50$ 66.58 115.90$
210 1999 Ford F-150 319.78 625.04$ 96.80 187.96$
561 1999 Ford Taurus 193.93 371.11$ 31.73 60.71$
602 1999 Ford Taurus 252.80 488.76$ 32.32 64.60$
Old 816 05 1999 Ford Crown Vic 53.37 95.62$ 1,241.35 2,238.55$
258 2000 CRAFCO 200 60.45 119.68$ 0.00 -$
272 2000 Northstar 2 1.02 1.68$ 0.00 -$
393 2000 Chevrolet 1500 104.91 217.02$ 269.63 497.87$
394 2000 Chevrolet 1500 0.00 -$ 342.21 647.31$
500 2000 Chevrolet Lumina 5.01 10.75$ 313.21 600.27$
507 2000 Chevrolet Lumina 210.90 407.69$ 12.01 23.91$
564 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 488.17 926.41$ 160.26 321.24$
607 2000 Chevrolet Lumina 224.70 437.42$ 73.77 145.82$
832 2000 Chevrolet S10 26.35 52.46$ 23.53 44.46$
850 2000 Chevrolet Impala 7.04 13.44$ 414.80 811.01$
851 2000 Ford F150 15.97 30.62$ 416.50 788.39$
899 2000 Police Department 27.17 53.80$ 87.44 170.99$
902 2000 dodge Ram 2500 215.35 419.63$ 829.49 1,589.43$
1303 2000 GMC K2500 520.68 999.89$ 254.82 494.58$
1884 2000 Ford Explorer 299.16 583.65$ 89.90 169.40$
202 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 79.34 166.61$ 1,004.48 1,912.17$
215 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 46.16 97.95$ 937.48 1,767.52$
256 2001 Chevrolet S10 0.00 -$ 513.58 985.98$
303 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 0.00 -$ 477.95 931.56$
331 2001 Dodge Dakota 0.00 -$ 135.31 270.70$
333 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 92.29 177.13$ 287.70 562.22$
335 2001 Ford F-350 113.85 227.62$ 284.85 551.30$
338 2001 Dodge Dakota 24.30 46.84$ 397.82 769.42$
361 2001 Ford Aerostar 88.66 177.56$ 50.71 85.64$
502 2001 Chevrolet Lumina 0.00 -$ 300.86 574.28$
601 2001 Chevrolet Lumina 0.00 -$ 245.36 463.51$
623 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 897.26 1,724.34$ 402.71 758.33$
818 2001 Ford Crown Vic 51.63 101.43$ 213.40 414.73$
831 2001 Chevrolet Malibu 45.66 93.95$ 331.21 601.54$
834 2001 GMC Van 0.00 -$ 51.76 100.91$
855 2001 Chevrolet Impala 0.00 -$ 253.42 483.72$
901 2001 dodge Ram 1500 0.00 -$ 422.50 812.01$
1052 2001 Chevrolet S10 379.95 728.38$ 474.90 909.20$
1058 2001 Chevrolet Malibu 8.12 15.72$ 323.76 613.52$
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1557 2001 Ford F150 174.21 321.14$ 674.81 1,306.44$
Old 852 04 2001 Chevrolet Impala 0.00 -$ 9.49 16.49$
258 2002 Chevrolet Impala 9.03 16.99$ 469.14 897.86$
259 2002 Chevrolet Impala 0.00 -$ 585.62 1,129.32$
308 2002 Chevrolet Impala 64.12 119.21$ 242.07 459.03$
388 2002 Chevrolet Impala 70.28 141.13$ 108.47 208.52$
395 2002 Chevrolet 2500 50.97 96.42$ 614.78 1,216.04$
563 2002 Ford Explorer 17.53 33.94$ 318.14 606.06$
565 2002 Ford Explorer 256.17 486.61$ 14.42 28.55$
608 2002 Chevrolet Impala 27.47 50.78$ 423.54 821.51$
802 2002 Ford Crown Vic 0.00 -$ 396.47 742.92$
815 2002 Ford Crown Vic 36.10 67.45$ 1,418.57 2,710.64$
829 2002 Chevrolet Camaro 10.42 17.77$ 636.22 1,218.49$
862 2002 Chevrolet Impala 0.00 -$ 264.03 502.20$
864 2002 Chevrolet S10 0.00 -$ 516.02 993.43$
866 2002 Chevrolet ½T Pickup 0.00 -$ 461.47 886.99$
900 2002 Ford F150 610.45 1,172.47$ 0.00 -$
1050 2002 Chevrolet Malibu 270.03 515.53$ 0.00 -$
1208 2002 Chevrolet ½T Pickup 26.61 52.98$ 0.00 -$
1686 2002 Ford F250 86.88 149.02$ 600.90 1,179.48$
1880 2002 Chevrolet Malibu 69.28 130.09$ 68.45 136.22$
1881 2002 Chevrolet Impala 256.67 501.89$ 76.18 148.61$
1885 2002 Ford F250 446.76 853.26$ 189.90 365.74$
Old 811 05 2002 Ford Crown Vic 0.00 -$ 276.59 499.17$
Old 813 05 2002 Ford Crown Vic 0.00 -$ 137.17 246.30$
Old 814 05 2002 Ford Crown Vic 0.00 -$ 229.41 415.41$
Old 822 05 2002 Ford Crown Vic 0.00 -$ 222.52 404.47$
396 2003 Chevrolet 1500 25.26 43.90$ 239.65 495.80$
562 2003 Ford F150 371.60 705.75$ 19.79 34.40$
800 2003 Ford Crown Vic 55.05 98.22$ 1,955.40 3,726.66$
801 2003 Ford Crown Vic 34.96 64.08$ 1,990.92 3,815.24$
806 2003 Ford Crown Vic 27.95 50.46$ 1,692.13 3,156.59$
808 2003 Ford Crown Vic 55.08 105.31$ 1,546.31 2,884.56$
809 2003 Ford Crown Vic 120.79 219.72$ 2,051.38 3,744.24$
812 2003 Ford Crown Vic 60.38 108.97$ 2,123.95 3,924.15$
819 2003 Ford Crown Vic 57.90 109.69$ 2,062.50 3,776.75$
821 2003 Ford Crown Vic 24.33 41.48$ 1,019.01 1,949.04$
1887 2003 Chevrolet 1500 543.96 1,041.59$ 0.00 -$
206 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 844.69 1,616.24$ 58.14 112.47$
207 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 555.85 1,081.62$ 22.50 44.55$
256 2004 CRAFCO 200 9.52 20.53$ 0.00 -$
334 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 0.00 -$ 139.33 274.85$
403 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 36.32 62.59$ 640.71 1,220.88$
501 2004 Chevrolet Impala 11.79 221.21$ 99.34 193.73$
803 2004 Ford Crown Vic 162.81 296.06$ 1,804.66 3,483.77$
804 2004 Frod Crown Vic 169.08 312.17$ 3,319.91 6,404.46$
805 2004 Ford Crown Vic 158.01 276.77$ 3,261.43 6,253.99$
807 2004 Ford Crown Vic 81.20 152.22$ 2,217.81 4,145.90$
810 2004 Ford Crown Vic 96.93 177.59$ 3,587.66 6,869.73$
817 2004 Ford Crown Vic 52.48 93.17$ 2,910.16 5,548.03$
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820 2004 Ford Crown Vic 90.75 169.52$ 3,102.66 5,945.02$
835 2004 Chevrolet Impala 25.91 53.56$ 144.42 273.13$
842 2004 Harley FLHPI 0.00 -$ 10.56 20.44$
843 2004 Harley FLHPI 7.12 13.44$ 414.80 811.01$
852 2004 Chevrolet Impala 11.49 22.75$ 258.13 488.73$
854 2004 Chevrolet Impala 8.69 18.64$ 506.27 977.92$
865 2004 Chevrolet Impala 21.06 41.94$ 558.76 1,071.36$
1040 2004 Ford F150 104.28 217.16$ 167.94 307.14$
1688 2004 Ford F150 4.33 8.62$ 994.34 1,907.51$
1889 2004 Ford F150 291.69 564.72$ 21.22 42.02$
300 2005 Chevrolet Impala 13.22 26.18$ 83.10 169.96$
811 2005 Ford Crown Vic 12.40 26.60$ 1,333.63 2,748.38$
813 2005 Ford Crown Vic 7.45 16.06$ 1,670.54 3,423.66$
814 2005 Ford Crown Vic 22.38 45.76$ 1,441.34 2,955.85$
816 2005 Ford Crown Vic 6.89 13.64$ 1,508.26 3,073.15$
822 2005 Ford Crown Vic 12.53 26.87$ 1,019.54 2,091.59$
823 2005 Ford Crown Vic 21.17 44.20$ 855.97 1,741.47$
863 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 0.00 -$ 376.49 760.15$
1571 2005 Chevrolet 1500 0.00 -$ 181.31 369.33$
1882 2005 Ford F250 135.01 277.74$ 104.14 206.84$
216 Chevrolet 1500 441.78 851.60$ 27.62 59.55$
22,316.66 42,967.61$ 82,190.42 158,072.56$
Department Year Make Unleaded Cost Ethanol Cost
4 City Main 2000 Department, Misc 35.37 64.41$ 0.00 -$
199 Utility 2001 Department Mis 185.25 358.38$ 185.21 371.17$
299 Street 2001 Department, Misc 332.79 648.70$ 44.16 86.17$
399 Parks 2000 Department, Misc 2,581.16 5,055.43$ 89.71 188.12$
599 Fire 2000 Department, Misc 143.12 271.69$ 47.20 93.29$
799 2000 Department Mis 0.00 -$ 51.62 92.17$
836 Police 2001 Unkown, Unkown 21.53 39.59$ 1,291.78 2,481.65$
949 2000 Department Misc 56.68 103.18$ 0.00 -$
3,355.90$ 6,541.38$ 1,709.68$ 3,312.57$
25,673 49,508.99$ 83,900 161,385.13$
Item -2
Request by Connie Van Wie to Discuss Pool Facilities
Connie Van Wie, #10 Kuester Lake Road has submitted a request to present information to
the City Council concerning pool facilities for the City of Grand Island.
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Connie Van Wie
City of Grand Island City Council
Item J1
Payments of Claims for the Period of December 21, 2005 through
January 10, 2006
Due to computer problems before the January 10, 2006 City Council meeting, not all claims
were included in the total submitted at the January 10, 2006 City Council meeting. In order
to approve the remaining claims, the City Council will meet in Special Session immediately
following the January 17, 2006 Study Session to approve the claims.
The remaining claims for the period of December 21, 2005 through January 10, 2006 for a
total amount of $618,724.71. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Study Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council