02/07/2000 Resolutions 2000-36
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2000-36
WHEREAS, on December 20, 1999, by Resolution 99-401, the City of Grand Island
approved the proposal of Zoo Plan of Wichita, Kansas, for the development of a Site Plan for the
Grand Island Heritage Zoo; and
WHEREAS, it will be necessary to continue operating the zoo until the site plan is
developed and the designated improvements are implemented; and
WHEREAS, hiring a director for the zoo at this time is not feasible; and
WHEREAS, Zoo Plan has proposed to offer directorial assistance to allow the zoo
to be operated throughout this time period; and
WHEREAS, Zoo Plan's proposal includes the services of Jack Jones and Mike LaRue
at the hourly rate of $1 05 per hour plus expenses incurred and a 15% markup to cover the cost of
handling, the total cost however will not exceed $30,000; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interests to contract with Zoo Plan for temporary
directorial assistance at the Grand Island Heritage Zoo.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Zoo Plan of Wichita, Kansas,
for temporary directorial assistance at the Grand Island Heritage Zoo at an hourly rate of $1 05 per
hour plus expenses and a 15% markup to cover the cost of handling, with a total not to exceed
amount of $30,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract by and between the city and such
contractor be entered into for such project; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 7,2000.
Cindy K. Johnson, City Clerk
This Resolution was not adopted by the City Council at the
February 7, 2000 City Council Meeting,
Approved as to Form T (SjZ-
February 4, 2000 ... City Attorney