05/10/2005 Resolutions 2005-150
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2005-150
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department became aware
of a broken sewer between 5th and 6th Streets, and Kimball and Oak Streets; and
WHEREAS, immediate repairs are necessary; and
WHEREAS, using the City's standard procurement procedures to make repairs will
not allow the required repair work to be completed in an acceptable time frame; 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 Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, is
qualified to do such work, and was available and willing to do such work on a very short notice; and
WHEREAS, the Diamond Engineering Company will evaluate the damage and report
back to city officials with a proposed plan to repair the damage and a cost estimate to make such
repaIrs.
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 work shall be completed by the
Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, after such damage has been evaluated
and a proposed plan and cost estimates have been provided to city officials.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Public Works Department is authorized to
issue a purchase order to the contractor for such project.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 10, 2005.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form II ,11li?LL7
May 5, 2005 II City A~~