HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Interconnection Agreement with CIPCO for 161-kV Tie Line Project RESOLUTION NO. 05-501
RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISION TO INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT
WITH CENTRAL IOWA POWER COOPERATIVE FOR THE
161-kV TIE LINE PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, at its meeting on November 8, 2005, the Council authorized the mayor to
approve an Interconnection Agreement between Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO)
concerning the 161-kV Tie Line Project; and,
WHEREAS, due to an unintended oversight, CIPCO is requesting that the City approve a
revised contract to incorporate minor changes that were overlooked by CIPCO in the previous
contract version; and,
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed this revised contract and approved it; and,
WHEREAS,this agreement includes provisions for operation and maintenance cost-sharing
by Ames; and,
WHEREAS, the changes involve specific dates on the intention to energize the new
connection, how billings will be handled for operation and maintenance costs,meter testing, and a
breach of contract clause; and,
WHEREAS,the initial term of this agreement is ten years,renewable in one-year increments
thereafter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the revised contract with Central Iowa Power Cooperative is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 20th day of December, 2005.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Mahayni
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 20th day of December, 2005.