HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Amendment to Purchase Power Agreement with ISU RESOLUTION NO. 09-579
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO
PURCHASE POWER AGREEMENT WITH IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in 1991, the City of Ames and Iowa State University (ISU) entered into an
agreement to govern the construction and operation of a 69-kV transmission line for the purpose of
importing power; and,
WHEREAS,the University had operated its electrical system with an interconnection to the
City's system since 1953, and the 1991 agreement allowed for the construction of a major
transmission facility, with both parties sharing in the cost and setting terms under which the City
would purchase power from other utilities for use by ISU; and,
WHEREAS,as part of the City's recent purchases of wind energy from Garden Wind,LLC,
ISU agreed to purchase megawatts over the 20-year City contract period; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is being asked to approve the inclusion of the wind power
amendment to the 1991 Electrical Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that amendment to the Electrical Agreement between Iowa State University and the City of Ames
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of December, 2009.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Larson
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of December, 2009.