06/13/2017 Resolutions 2017-163RESOLUTION 2017-163
WHEREAS, the Utilities Department has made efforts to be involved in developing
technologies regarding renewable 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, Council approved a resolution to direct the Utilities
Department to evaluate potential renewable energy projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has entered into Power Purchase Agreements with developers
for two wind projects for a total of 86 megawatts, or about 45 percent of Grand Island's annual
energy requirements; and
WHEREAS, as part of a Request for Proposals issued last summer for renewable
energy, the Utilities Department solicited wind projects along with solar projects that could be done
on a pilot program basis; and
WHEREAS, the evaluation of the proposals resulted in the selection of Sol Systems
as the most favorable respondent to the solar portion of the RFP; and
WHEREAS, in order for Sol Systems to discuss specific pricing information with the
Utilities Department, a Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement must be signed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island enter into a Mutual
Non-Disclosure Agreement with Sol Systems, and that the Mayor is designated to sign the
Agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 13, 2017.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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