04/14/2020 Resolutions 2020-89R E S O L U T I O N 2020-89
WHEREAS, in 2007 the federal government began enforcing regulatory standards on
electric utilities across the country and applicable standards were determined by the roles each utility
played;and
WHEREAS, Grand Island Utilities was registered as a Transmission Owner (TO);
and in February of 2017, Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) informed Grand Island Utilities
that they would require registration as a Transmission Operator (TOP) by July 1, 2017 and be fully
compliant within two years; and
WHEREAS, due to the staffing needs and costs to implement this registration, the
decision was made to hire an outside contractor that was already set up to perform these functions;
and
WHEREAS, on August 27, 2017, City Council approved a three-year contract with
Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) to perform these functions; and
WHEREAS, since the original contract is coming to an end, OPPD has presented an
addendum to extend it for another three years; and
WHEREAS, OPPD has done a good job performing the TOP functions and the
pricing for the extension is reasonable.
WHEREAS, the Legal Department has reviewed the Addendum and is in agreement
with the Utilities Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Addendum # 1 to the Transmission Operator
Services Agreement between the City of Grand Island Utilities Department and Omaha Public Power
District is approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the Addendum on behalf of the City
of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, April 14, 2020.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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R G. Steele, Mayor
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