04/28/2015 Resolutions 2015-105 RESOLUTION 2015-105
WHEREAS,the Utilities Department has made efforts to be involved in developing
technologies regarding renewable energy; and
WHEREAS, currently the most cost effective form of renewable energy is wind
energy; and
WHEREAS, the use of fossil fuels for electricity production is coming under
increasing scrutiny at the national level and more restrictions and regulations are likely to be placed
upon fossil fuels, particularly coal, and
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2012, per Resolution 2012-124, City Council directed the
Utilities Department to evaluate additional renewable resource energy opportunities as they arise,
and the Utilities Department has been approached by Invenergy regarding a possible wind farm in
North Central Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, in order for Invenergy to discuss specific pricing information with the
Utilities Department,a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement was approved by Council at
the March 24, 2015 meeting, per Resolution#2015-80; and
WHEREAS,the Letter of Intent has been reviewed by Department Management Staff
and is recommended for approval by Council.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA,that the Letter of Intent with Invenergy for a Wind
Project at a Wind Generation Project Complex in Nebraska is hereby approved, and the Mayor is
hereby authorized to sign the letter on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, April 28, 2015.
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Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form II
April 27,2015 0 ity Ydorney