08/10/2010 Resolutions 2010-210RESOLUTION 2010-210
WHEREAS, in 2000, Grand Island Utilities entered into an agreement with Nebraska
Public Power District (NPPD) designating NPPD as the sole marketer and seller of excess power
produced by Grand Island Power Plants; and
WHEREAS, in May, 2009, Omaha Public Power District's (OPPD) Nebraska City #2
(NC2) power plant began commercial operation; and
WHEREAS, Grand Island is a participant in this plant with a maximum share of 34
MW; and
WHEREAS, the Participation Power Agreement between Grand Island and OPPD
allows for power to be marketed and sold directly from the plant without needing to bring it to Grand
Island first; and
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2010, Council approved a marketing agreement with
OPPD to allow them to market and sell any excess of Grand Island's share of power produced by
NC2 directly from NC2; and
WHEREAS, a trial period with OPPD has expired with a desire to continue the
arrangement; and
WHEREAS; NPPD has determined that the Joint Marketing Agreement between
Grand Island and NPPD is no longer necessary and has submitted a letter requesting termination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the discontinuation ofthe Joint Marketing
Agreement between Grand Island and NPPD is hereby approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 10, 2010.
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Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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August 10, 2010 p City Attorney