09/11/2001 Resolutions 2001-240
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RESOLUTION 2001-240
WHEREAS, the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) and Hastings
Utilities are investigating the possibility of constructing a coal fired power plant in Hastings; and
WHEREAS, several area electric suppliers expressed interest in plant participation;
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WHEREAS, based on such interest by area electric suppliers, the sponsors have
decided to proceed with a formal feasibility study for the project; and
WHEREAS, the study is intended to evaluate environmental permitting, conceptual
engineering design, area transmission capability, legal requirements and other important issues
associated with the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, it would be prudent for the City of Grand Island to evaluate and
investigate the opportunities that such power plant would provide; and
WHEREAS, participation in the feasibility study is not a commitment to plant
participation; and
WHEREAS, the City's share of such financial commitment is estimated at $67,500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Financial Commitment Agreement Among
Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska and Hastings Utilities for financial assistance for the
feasibility study for the construction of a coal fired power plant in Hastings, Nebraska is hereby
approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of
the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on September 11, 2001.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form T ~
September 6,2001 '" City Allor:ey