10/27/2015 Resolutions 2015-290 - RESOLUTION 2015-290
WHEREAS, after the northeast blackout of 2003,the federal government began the
process of implementing reliability standards for electric utilities,and each utility was evaluated and
given various designations based upon size and function; and
WHEREAS,beginning in 2007,the North American Electric Reliability Corporation
(NERC)began governing compliance with all applicable standards; and
WHEREAS, the number of standards and requirements has significantly increased
over the years; and
WHEREAS, staying abreast of the ever changing electric industry requires a time
commitment that current employee levels can't sustain and the risk of significant penalties is always
present in the event that compliance is not maintained; and
WHEREAS, in order to reduce those risks a Request for Proposal for NERC
Compliance Consulting Services was issued; and
WHEREAS,two proposals were received by the September 15,2015 deadline; and
WHEREAS, Utilities personnel evaluated both proposals and found Volkmann
Consulting as the best proposal received; and
WHEREAS, the Legal Department has reviewed the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Agreement for Compliance Consulting
with Volkmann Consulting is approved,and the Mayor is hereby 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, October 27, 2015.
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