11/10/2009 Resolutions 2009-289RESOLUTION 2009-289
WHEREAS, in 2006, Advantage Engineering (AE) was contracted to perform a
Transmission and Substation System Study for the City of Grand Island Utilities Department (GIUD);
and
WHEREAS, various alternatives and solutions were analyzed for the logical and
economic expansion of GIUD's 115 kV transmission loop, power interconnections with Nebraska
Public Power District (NPPD), substations, distribution and communications; and
WHEREAS, the Transmission and Substation System Study was completed in 2007
and presented to the City Council on January 8, 2008, recommending expansion of GIUD's
transmission system to serve load growth and assure reliability; and
WHEREAS, one of the recommendations was that a new 115 kV line be constructed
to connect the open 115 kV transmission bay at GIUD's Substation F to the NPPD St. Libory
Junction northwest of the City; and
WHEREAS, the new transmission line would improve the reliability of the entire
GIUD transmission system by providing an additional connection to the regional electric grid, to the
north; and
WHEREAS, in order to connect this new transmission line, NPPD will need to
construct a new substation adjacent to their current location, and since this is a joint project with
NPPD, Grand Island Utilities Department has agreed to finance half of this new substation; and
WHEREAS, in order to protect both parties during the joint financing of this project,
Grand Island is required to enter into a construction agreement with NPPD; 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 Construction Agreement between the
City of Grand Island and Nebraska Public Power District is hereby approved; and the Mayor is
hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island;
and the Utilities Director is hereby authorized and directed to provide notice to proceed to NPPD
at the appropriate time, in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.
Approved as to Form p
November 9, 2009 ~ ity Attorney
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 10, 2009.
Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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