09/09/2008 Resolutions 2008-239RESOLUTION 2008-239
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island and Northwestern Corporation (the Parties)
desire to voluntarily negotiate the terms of a natural gas service proposal (said negotiations
hereinafter referred to as the "Negotiations"); and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree and acknowledge that during the course of
Negotiations, they may disclose to each other trade secrets or other confidential, proprietary or
commercial information; and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree and acknowledge that the disclosure of any trade
secrets or other confidential, proprietary or commercial information related to the Negotiations may
provide a demonstrated advantage to business competitors and would serve no public purpose if
released; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into a Nondisclosure Agreement to facilitate
the Negotiations by permitting such disclosure without jeopardizing the confidential, proprietary or
trade secret status.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to, on behalf
of the City, execute the Nondisclosure Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions
generally described above.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 9, 2008.
Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ~+-
September 8, 2008 ^ City Attorney