HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 201212-AA - Wholesale Power AgmtRESOLUTION NO. 6?0/<2/<2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, TO DETERMINE THAT THE
CONSIDERATION OF A WHOLESALE POWER AGREEMENT IS A
COMPETITIVE MATTER AS CONTEMPLATED BY SECTIONS 551.086
AND 552.131 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City desires to consider the purchase of electric power by means
of a wholesale power agreement; and
WHEREAS, the disclosure of the terms and rates of such an agreement would, if
disclosed, give advantage to competitors or prospective competitors; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of
Georgetown to consider and determine that the consideration of a wholesale power
agreement is a competitive matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this
resolution are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated
by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City
Council hereby finds that this resolution implements the Utilities and Energy Policy End
12.0, component which states: "City-owned, sponsored or managed utilities provide
safe, adequate and reliable services to all customers," and further finds that the
adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan
Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby resolves that
information concerning the terms and rates of a wholesale power agreement is a
competitive matter as contemplated by Sections 552.131 and 551.086 of the
Government Code.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this Resolution and the City
Secretary to attest thereto on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
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SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 1.3V
ATTEST:
Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
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Cathleen Riedel, Assistant City Attorney'
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
By:
MaryEllen Kersch, Mayor