01/28/2003 Resolutions 2003-33
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2003-33
WHEREAS, the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN), Hastings Utilities
(Hastings) and the City of Grand Island (City) are investigating the possibility of participating in a
project to build a new generating unit in Hastings, Nebraska, and;
WHEREAS, the parties during the course of discussions may disclose to each other
information which would otherwise be deemed confidential, and;
WHEREAS, in order to ensure that discussions are carried out in a frank and useful
manner, it is necessary and appropriate that the parties agree to protect the confidential nature of such
information, and;
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2001, by Resolution 2001-183, the City of Grand Island
approve a Non-Disclosure Confidentiality Agreement by and between the City and the Municipal
Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) and the Hastings Utilities to enter into discussions to explore
the possibility of participating in a project to build a new generating unit at Hastings, according to
the terms of the agreement; and
WHEREAS, such agreement has expired, and the parties to the initial agreement wish
to extend such agreement for an additional five-year term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Non-Disclosure Confidentiality
Agreement by and between the City and the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska and the Hastings
Utilities as set out above is hereby approved for a five-year term
BE IT FUR THER RESOLVED, that 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, January 28,2003.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form II ~~
January 24, 2003 II City Attorney