04/13/2004 Resolutions 2004-77
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2004-77
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has been participating in the development of a
new base load, coal fired electric generating plant to be built in Hastings at the same site as the
existing Hastings plant; and
WHEREAS, the site is named Whelan Energy Center, and the new project is
generally referred to as WEC2; and
WHEREAS, the City is intending to participate in such proj ect at a level of 15MW;
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WHEREAS, Phase 1 ofthe project is now complete, and Phase 1.5 is proposed to
continue project development in the following areas:
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Initiation of the preconstruction ambient air particulate monitoring as required by the
construction permit
Initiation of detailed plant design to maintain the permit requirement to begin
construction within 18 months of the permit date
Making application to the Nebraska Power Review Board for project approval as
required by state law
Initiation of the transmission service study for plant output delivery to all participants;
and
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WHEREAS, the total cost of Phase 1.5 is projected to be $375,000, with the City's
share not to exceed $40,000; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City enter into a Financial Commitment
Agreement for Phase 1.5 of such proj ect; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Financial Commitment
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Financial Commitment Agreement among
the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) and Hastings Utilities for financial assistance
for Phase 1.5 costs for the scope of work outlined above is hereby approved.
Approved as to Form II
April 8, 2004 II City Attorney
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BE IT FURTHER 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, April 13, 2004.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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