07/23/2013 Resolutions 2013-234 RESOLUTION 2013-234
WHEREAS, electric generation plants are connected to a national electric
transmission grid for the distribution of electricity to users; and
WHEREAS,the regional grid that Grand Island is located in is the Southwest Power
Pool(SPP),and security of sensitive documentation has become increasingly important in a post 9-
11 world; and
WHEREAS, customers of SPP share sensitive information with other utilities for
transmission planning purposes, known as Critical Energy Infrastructure Information(CEII) ; and
WHEREAS,in an effort to maintain the security of this information,SPP is requiring
a Non-Disclosure Agreement to be signed by all participating utilities; and
WHEREAS,Utilities Department and Legal staff have reviewed the agreement and
recommend that it be executed by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, the Southwest Power Pool Confidentiality
Agreement is hereby approved, and the Utilities Director is authorized to sign the agreement on
behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 23, 2013.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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