HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Extension of time for natural gas franchise RESOLUTION NO. 09-392
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF TIME TO
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009, FOR THE TERMS OF FRANCHISE
WITH INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
WHEREAS,in 1984 the City of Ames granted a non-exclusive franchise for the distribution
of natural gas to the predecessor in interest to Interstate Power and Light Company; and
WHEREAS, Interstate Power and Light Company has requested renewal of the franchise,
which expires August 23, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the City and Interstate Power and Light Company are engaged in negotiation
of terms of a new franchise agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City and Interstate Power and Light Company both desire to extend the
terms of the current franchise beyond the date of expiration to allow adequate time for the terms of
a new franchise agreement to be finalized and implemented in ordinance form.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Ames,
Iowa,that the City of Ames will extend the terms of the current franchise agreement with Interstate
Power and Light Company to September 30,2009, or until such time as a new franchise agreement
becomes effective, whichever is sooner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City's extension of the terms of the current
franchise agreement is conditioned upon receipt of written acceptance of this extension from
Interstate Power and Light Company on or before August 22, 2009.
Done this 11th day of August, 2009.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann. H. Campbell, Mayor
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