10/27/2009 Resolutions 2009-279RESOLUTION 2009-279
WHEREAS, since 1998, the Grand Island Utilities Department has participated in
Wind Turbine Electric Generation Projects to secure the most cost effective form of renewable
energy; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to continue participation of various
renewable energy projects as they develop; and
WHEREAS, two additional projects are in the evaluation stage of development for
completion in the near future; and
WHEREAS, in order to secure the information exchanged, and to comply with the
National Electric Reliability Council's standards prohibiting the disclosure of information that maybe
used to gain an unfair advantage in electric power markets, it is recommended that a confidentiality
agreement be entered into between the parties; and
WHEREAS, the confidentiality agreement would authorize NPPD, the City's Utility
Department and Midwest Wind Energy Development Group to disclose to one another as well as
their Reliability Coordinator, as required under applicable National Electric Reliability Council
reliability standards, real-time power system reliability data for all points; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Confidentiality Agreement between the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska Public Power District and Midwest Wind Energy Development
Group 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, October 27, 2009
Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form n ' -1i`>
October 26, 2009 d City Attorney