04/13/2004 Resolutions 2004-85
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2004-85
WHEREAS, the boiler at the Platte Generating Station incorporates a coal burner
system that adjusts the location of the primary fire zone in the boiler fire box to control steam
temperatures and emissions; and
WHEREAS, city staff has recently noticed that this feature is not working properly
which is increasing the carbon carryover in the bottom ash; and
WHEREAS, the manufacturer of such equipment has offered suggestions for
resolving this issue, including having a technician available during the scheduled spring outage; and
WHEREAS, due to the technical and unit specific nature of the equipment, it is
recommended that the City allow the manufacturer's technician to be available to resolve any issues
involving the boiler system during the scheduled spring outage; and
WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared outlining the terms and conditions
associated with having the manufacturer's technician available for the boiler inspection and related
work necessary to resolve these issues; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Boiler Inspection Agreement has been reviewed and
approved by the City Attorney's office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Boiler Inspection Agreement by and
between the City and Alstrom Power, Inc. for boiler inspection at Platte Generating Station during its
scheduled spring outage in the amount of $6,275 is hereby approved; 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, April 13, 2004.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form tl /;1/et-t/
April 8, 2004 tl City Attorney