09/26/2000 Resolutions 2000-283
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2000-283
WHEREAS, three centrifuges are necessary to remove solids from the sewage in the
wastewater treatment process; and
WHEREAS, one of the three centrifuges is in need of repair, requires specialized
equipment and expertise for repairs, and it is impossible to determine the extent of repairs required
until it is disassembled and inspected for wear; and
WHEREAS, without three operating centrifuges, the wastewater treatment process
will not function properly or in compliance with the City's NPDES permit; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to act quickly to proceed with repair work on
the centrifuge; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and necessary to deal with this repair work by
proceeding under Section 27-13 of the Grand Island City Code (1988 ed.) and declare and authorize
an emergency procurement procedure; and
WHEREAS, quotes were obtained for centrifuge repair in accordance with Section
27-13 of the Grand Island City Code; and
WHEREAS, Centrifuge Technology, Inc. of Houston, Texas, submitted an estimated
cost for such project in the amount of $26,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the use ofthe City's emergency procurement
procedures in this situation is hereby ratified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the quote from Centrifuge Technology, Inc. of
Houston, Texas in the estimated amount of $26,000 for such centrifuge repair is hereby approved
as the lowest responsive quote received.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract between the City and such contractor
be entered into for such project, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such
contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on September 26,2000.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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September 22, 2000 .. City Attorney