10/26/2004 Resolutions 2004-273
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2004-273
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2004, one ofthe four aeration basin blowers broke down
at the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, two aeration basin blowers must be running at all times to comply with
NPDES regulations; and
WHEREAS, the remaining two aeration basin blowers are available when one or both
of the main blowers fails, with the one broke down we only have one standby blower; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interests to immediately repair the failed aeration
basin blower; and
WHEREAS, using the City's standard procurement procedures to make repairs may
jeopardize the City's ability to comply with NPDES regulations; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to proceed immediately with the required
repair work; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and necessary to deal with this emergency by
proceeding under Section 27-13 ofthe Grand Island City Code (1988 ed.) and declare and authorize
an emergency procurement procedure; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Electric Shop of Lincoln, Nebraska, has assessed the
damage to one of the aeration basin blower, and is available and willing to do such work on a very
short notice at a cost of $26,284.22; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Electric Shop is qualified to do such work, and has
completed repair work on the blowers in the past.
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 emergency repairs shall be completed by the
Northwest Electric Shop of Lincoln, Nebraska, at a cost of $26,284.22 to fix the aeration basin
blower for use at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Public Works Department is authorized to
issue a purchase order to the contractor for such project.
Approved as to Form II
October 21, 2004
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 12, 2004.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Date on this document should read October 26, 2004.
Resolution #2004-273 was rescinded by City Council on July 26, 2005
by Resolution #2005-209.
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