08/24/2010 Resolutions 2010-226RESOLUTION 2010-226
WHEREAS, in an effort to maintain the reliability of the national electric grid, the
nation is divided up into several regions; and
WHEREAS, each utility that resides within a particular region is required to comply
with federal regulations and submit proof of compliance to its regional reliability organization; and
WHEREAS, Nebraska currently resides within the Midwest Reliability Organization
(MRO); and
WHEREAS, each utility within the MRO shares data that is ultimately used to model
the entire region, and the model is used to determine the impact ofvarious changes and improvements
to the transmission system to assure that continued reliable service and redundancy are maintained;
and
WHEREAS, Grand Island has access to information across the region since outside
changes can impact Grand Island's system; and
WHEREAS in an effort to maintain the security of this information, MRO is requiring
a Non-Disclosure Agreement to be signed by all participating utilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA that the Mayor is hereby authorized, on behalf of
the City, to execute the Midwest Reliability Organization Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 24, 2010.
Margare Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ~
August 23, 2010 n City Attorney