HomeMy WebLinkAbout88 of 1977 - A resolution expressing appreciation to American Company for assistance in controlling hazard at Met i_,
IIIV Resolution No 88
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1 � By Glen N. Greener
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Expressing appreciation to Arrericen;, 1
Oil Company for assistance in con-
k trolling hazard at Metropolitan Hall
of Justice from gas fumes in sump, I
and at fire at the Jordan River from
!gas in sewer lines in latter part of
July, 1977.
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Presented to the itoard of Commissioners
AND PASSED
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ROLL CALL
Salt Lake City,Utah, August 30 19 77
VOTING Ay, Nay
Mr.Chairman ,//
I move that the Resolution be adopted.
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, beginning on or about July 26, 1977, the City became aware
of dangerous and hazardous gasoline and fumes in the sump and storm
sewers surrounding the Metropolitan Hall of Justice; and
WHEREAS, upon notification and request, American Oil Company through
Mr. L. M. Butterworth assigned Mr. Maynard Shevront, Assistant Plant
Manager and Amoco Firechief Mr. Edmund Demke to provide foam equipment
to aid in fighting fire in the storm sewer discharge on the Jordan River
July 27, 1977, and to assist the City in disposing of gasoline in the
City's sump; and
WHEREAS, Amoco also provided engineering advise, personnel and
equipment including portable pumps, two tompson tankers and a large
7,000 gallon tanker to remove gas fromthe sump and dispose of it; and
WHEREAS, said Amoco employees worked diligently in the City's
emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Board of City Commissioners and the residents of Salt
Lake City owe Amoco and its employees a debt of gratitude for their
faithful and selfless service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
SALT LAKE CITY that the Board does hereby express to American Oil Company
on behalf of itself and the residents of Salt Lake City, their sincere
appreciation and gratitude for the devoted and capable service rendered.
Passed by the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City, Utah, this
30th day of August, 1977.
MAYOR
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