12/19/2000 Resolutions 2000-399
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2000-399
WHEREAS, the Heritage Zoo has one vehicle for use for educational purposes,
transporting employees, and/or transporting animals and supplies; and
WHEREAS, the vehicle was vandalized over the past weekend, which totaled the
vehicle; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have access to a vehicle for daily operation of the zoo;
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WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to act quickly to proceed with obtaining a
replacement vehicle for the zoo; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and necessary to deal with this purchase by proceeding
under Section 27-13 of the Grand Island City Code (1988 ed.) and declare and authorize an
emergency procurement procedure; and
WHEREAS, such vehicle can be obtained from the state contract holder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the use of the City's emergency procurement
procedures in this situation is hereby ratified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the purchase of one 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan
from the State contract holder, Lincoln Dodge Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska, for a total amount of
$20,686 is hereby accepted and approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on December 19, 2000.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form 'f C(:JC:
December 19, 2000 '" City Attorney