12/01/2009 Resolutions 2009-307RESOLUTION 2009-307
WHEREAS, the Platte Generating Station utilizes a locomotive to move coal cars on-
site during the coal unloading process; and
WHEREAS, at the November 10, 2009 Council meeting, National Railway Equipment
was awarded the contract for overhaul of the Platte Generating Station locomotive; and
WHEREAS, in order for National Railway Equipment to begin their work on the
locomotive, Platte Generating Station will need to lease an alternate locomotive during this time to
continue unloading coal; and
WHEREAS, bids were solicited from locomotive rental suppliers and Diesel
Locomotive, LLC, of New Richmond, Wisconsin submitted a bid for locomotive lease; and
WHEREAS, a Lease Agreement was prepared to provide for the locomotive lease for
$160 per day, with an estimated total rental cost of $5,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Legal Department has reviewed and approved the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Locomotive Lease Agreement between the
City of Grand Island and Diesel Locomotive Company, LLC, ofNew Richmond, Wisconsin is hereby
approved; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf on
the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 1, 2009.
Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
November 30, 2009 ~ City Attorney