08-02-2022 City Council Study Session Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Study Session Agenda
City Council:
Jason Conley
Michelle Fitzke
Bethany Guzinski
Chuck Haase
Maggie Mendoza
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Justin Scott
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Roger G. Steele
City Administrator:
Jerry Janulewicz
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Call to Order
This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open
Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room
as required by state law.
The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Study Session
Item -1
Southwest Power Pool Overview
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger
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Southwest Power Pool
Overview
Study Session
August 2, 2022
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission(FERC)
encouraged the voluntary formation of Regional
Transmission Organizations (RTO) to administer the
transmission grid on a regional basis throughout
North America (including Canada).The purpose of
the RTO is to promote economic efficiency,
reliability, and non-discriminatory practices while
reducing government oversight.
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Generation: Capacity vs. Energy
Capacity
The amount of power a generating resource is producing at a
single point in time, expressed in units of megawatts (MW).
Energy
The amount of power a generating resource produces over a
time, expressed in units of megawatt-hours (MWh).
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Capacity/Energy Examples
A resource with a rated capacity of 100 MW,
operating at its full rating for 4 hours, would produce
energy equivalent to the following:
100 MW x 4 hours = 400 MWh
A resource with a rated capacity of 100 MW,
operating at 50% of its full rating (50 MW) for 4
hours, would produce energy equivalent to the
following:
50 MW x 4 hours = 200 MWh
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Generation: SPP Capacity Requirements
Nameplate Capacity
The capability of a generating resource at its full rated
output.
Accredited Capacity
Under SPP rules, each utility must secure accredited
capacity equal to at least their peak load plus a 12%
reserve margin.
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Grand Island Generation Units
Grand Island Units
Platte Generating Station -100 megawatt (MW) Coal
Burdick Station
GT-1 -13.8 MW Natural Gas/Oil
GT-2 -34 MW Natural Gas/Oil
GT-3 -34 MW Natural Gas/Oil
Nebraska City 2 -35 MW Coal
Whelan 2 -15 MW Coal
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Grand Island Renewable Generation
NPPD Power Purchase Agreements with GIUD participation
agreements
Ainsworth –1 megawatt (MW)
Elkhorn Ridge –1 MW
Laredo Ridge –1 MW
Broken Bow –1 MW
Springview 2 –minimal output –access to data
Prairie Breeze III (Elgin) –35.8 MW
Museum Road Solar –1 MW
Western Area Power Association Hydro –5 to 7 MW
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GIUD Generation Ratio
Coal
Gas
Wind
Hydro
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GIUD Capacity
GIUD Accredited Capacity = 232 MW
GIUD Current Peak Load = 151 MW
GIUD Required Capacity (+12%) = 170 MW
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Historical Utility Operations
UTILITY GENERATION
ENERGY SALES
UTILITY LOAD
ENERGY PURCHASES
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SPP Energy Market
A utility’s portfolio must be constructed to fulfill SPP
capacity requirements, but the portfolio’s standing in
the SPP market goes a long ways toward determining
its economic viability.
Unless out of service, each of a utility’s resources
must be offered to serve the SPP energy market.
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Operations within the Southwest Power Pool (SPP)
ENERGY
SALES
ENERGY
PURCHASES
UTILITY GENERATION
UTILITY LOAD
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SPP Market Operations
SPP LOAD
HIGH COST
GENERATION
MARKET
PRICE
LOW COST
GENERATION
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SPP Price Contour
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SPP Forecast
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Questions?
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Study Session
Item -2
Discussion on Downtown Festoon Lighting
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger
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Downtown Festoon Lighting
Study Session
August 2, 2022
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Festoon Lighting Layout
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Festoon Lighting Options
Option 1-Multicolor, each light is fully addressable
for color changing
Option 2 –Multicolor, each strand is addressable for
color changing
Option 3 –Strands are soft white with no color
changing (patio lights)
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Festoon Lighting Pricing Estimate
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Festoon lighting materials $298,000 $205,000 $18,000
Poles and power
materials and installation $105,000 $105,000 $90,000
Total $403,000 $310,000 $108,000
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Christmas Lighting Area
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