08/09/2005 Resolutions 2005-221
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2005-221
WHEREAS, the Utilities Department Service Center has a fire protection sprinkler
system consisting of water pipes and sprinkler heads that covers the operation offices, purchasing,
warehouse and truck garage areas; and
WHEREAS, Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products of
Lansdale, Pennsylvania is the maker of the fire suppression system; and
WHEREAS, the company has issued a Voluntary Sprinkler Replacement recall to
replace parts of the sprinkler heads; and
WHEREAS, such recall will provide parts and labor to replace the original O-Ring
Sprinkler Heads with an improved design, at no cost to the Department; and
WHEREAS, prior to the replacement, Central Sprinkler Company and Tyco Fire
Products require a Waiver, Release of Claims and Replacement Agreement to limit the liability of
Central Sprinkler Company and Tyco Fire Products for prior claims associated with the sprinkler
heads; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved the proposed
agreement, and no prior claims exist pertaining to the sprinkler heads.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the Waiver, Release of Claims and Replacement Agreement with Central Sprinkler
Company to provide parts and labor to replace the original O-Ring Sprinkler Heads at the Utility
Service Center involved in the recall.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 9, 2005.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form J:l
August 2, 2005 J:l City Attorney