01/22/2013 Resolutions 2013-21 RESOLUTION 2013-21
WHEREAS,the Utilities Department has been a customer of the Western Area Power
Administration(WAPA) since 1970; and
WHEREAS, WAPA is a federal agency that manages the operation and
administration of various hydroelectric power projects located along the Missouri River; and
WHEREAS,the City of Grand Island receives a small amount of power on an hourly
basis at a competitive rate, and the current WAPA Contract for Firm Electric Services expires on
December 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the proposed WAPA Contract for Firm Electric Service extends the
current contract and covers a 30 year period from January 1,2021 through December 31,2050,and
WAPA is seeking early contract signatures in order to determine the need for additional customers
prior to 2021.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Contract with the Western Area Power
Administration (WAPA) is hereby extended to December 31, 2050.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 22, 2013.
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Jay avricek, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form 0 t '
January 22,2013 a City A':rney