04/12/2011 Resolutions 2011-83RESOLUTION 2011 -83
WHEREAS, in 1981, in order to establish roles and responsibilities between the City
of Grand Island Electric Department and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), an Electric
Interconnection and Interchange Agreement was created; and
WHEREAS, the interconnection of these two electric systems has increased
substantially since 1981; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the National
Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) have expanded the national regulatory scheme for the
electric industry across the country, creating governing organizations to control the operation of
electric utilities and to require reporting of operational information; and
WHEREAS, the Nation's electric grid is divided into Regional Transmission
Organizations (RTO) that ensure the reliability and stability of the system; and
WHEREAS, various reports are required to be filed with the appropriate RTO; and
WHEREAS, due to increased regulations and requirement changes, the existing 1981
agreement has become obsolete.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized, on behalf
of the City, to execute the Amended and Restated Electric Interconnection and Interchange
Agreement with Nebraska Public Power District.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form a 7—
April 11, 2011 0 City Attorney