01/23/2024 Resolutions 2024-12RESOLUTION 2024-12
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE ASSIGNMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 9213
FROM NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION TO NORTHWESTERN ENERGY PUBLIC
SERVICE CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island adopted Ordinance No. 9213 on March 24, 2009
(the "Franchise Ordinance"), authorizing Northwestern Corporation to operate a gas distribution
system within the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, as of January 1, 2024, NorthWestern Corporation's South Dakota and
Nebraska assets and related contractual obligations will transfer to a new entity named
NorthWestern Energy Public Service Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy consistent with a
corporate reorganization authorized by the Nebraska Public Service Commission (NG-114); and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 9213 authorized transfer or assignmerit without further
action in cases involving a reorganization or change of control approved by the Nebraska Public
Service Commission.
WHEREAS, other than the above-referenced transfer there is no change to the terms or
conditions of the Franchise Ordinance or performance thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Grand Island hereby
acknowledges and accepts notice of the assignment of the Franchise Ordinance from
NorthWestern Corporation to NorthWestern Energy Public Service Corporation.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 23, 2024.
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Ro r G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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' 1 Granere, City Clerk