02/18/2003 Resolutions 2003-52
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WHEREAS, the addition of the gas turbines at the Burdick Station will meet the City
of Grand Island's utility peaking requirements for many years into the future; and
WHEREAS, optimum mix of peaking and base load electric generation resources,
however, will begin to erode in the 2008-2012 time frame; and
WHEREAS, with the cost of natural gas fuel three to five times higher than coal fired
energy, increases in gas consumption have a major impact on finances; and
WHEREAS, participation with other Nebraska coal-fired power plants will be an
option to obtain additional energy sources if necessary; and
WHEREAS, Omaha Public Power District is constructing a 600MW unit at their
existing plant site on the Missouri River near Nebraska City, which will have 300MW of generating
capacity available to other entities; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City commit to negotiate in good faith to
reach agreement with Omaha Public Power District for up to 30 MW of energy from its Nebraska
City Unit #2; and
WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding has been prepared to finalize the
terms and conditions of a Participation Power Agreement between the parties in order to obtain up to
30MW of energy after the Omaha Public Power District Nebraska City Unit #2 is constructed and
operational.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Memorandum of Understanding between
the City of Grand Island and Omaha Public Power District is hereby approved to finalize the terms
and conditions of a Participation Power Agreement between the parties in order to obtain up to
30MW of energy after the Omaha Public Power District Nebraska City Unit #2 is constructed and
operational.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 18, 2003.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form II
February 14, 2003 II City Attorney