02/10/2015 Resolutions 2015-35 RESOLUTION 2015-35
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Electric System utilizes a 115,000 volt transmission
loop to provide reliable power to the substations around the City; and
WHEREAS, this loop has connections to Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
locations; and
WHEREAS, due to age and increasing loads, an upgrade to Line 1093 has been
recommended by transmission studies; and
WHEREAS,the design work for Line 1093 is currently underway and a construction
bid package is anticipated later this spring with construction to begin this fall; and
WHEREAS,Line 1093 connects to the NPPD 115 kV Grand Island Substation east of
the City and NPPD is the owner and operator of that substation and there are minor upgrades
required to accommodate the rebuild, it will be necessary for NPPD to make those changes; and
WHEREAS, this agreement provides the mechanism to make those changes.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA,that the Agreement,by and between the City and
the Nebraska Public Power District(NPPD), is hereby approved;and the Mayor is hereby authorized
to sign such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, February 10, 2015
mY W . J en, Mayor
Attest:
pa_ i_ j� t_
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form a :4
February 9,2015 a City`M.rney