HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2014-R0060 - Establish Power Plan Committee - 02/27/2014RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the provision of an efficient, cost-effective and dependable electrical energy
source is vital to the citizens of the City of Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock is in a position to evaluate all potential sources for
electrical energy, such as solar, wind, biomass, natural gas and others, including alternative and
renewable sources of energy, and to study technological advances in the provision of electrical
power; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the public interest to formulate a 100 year
plan for power, much like the City's 100 year water plan, and that it is proper to develop a
comprehensive, strategic plan in regard to future electrical energy sources; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
1) THAT the City Manager is herein directed to establish the "Power Plan
Committee" ("Committee") to evaluate and analyze, in consultation with Black & Veatch and
other consultants currently under contract with the City, all feasible and potential sources of
electrical power generation for the City of Lubbock for the next 100 years, including alternative
and renewable sources.
2) THAT the City Manager, in his discretion, shall appoint the members of the City
staff who will serve on the Committee, such Committee to be compromised of at least one
representative from the following departments:
a) Lubbock Power & Light
b) Solid Waste
C) Water
d) Airport
e) Waste Water Operations
f) A City Engineer
3) THAT the City Manager, in his discretion, shall appoint any additional staff
members to serve on the Committee and shall appoint the Chairman of the Committee.
4) THAT the Committee shall report back to the City Council, in writing, its findings
and recommendations no later than ninety (90) days from the date of this resolution.
Passed by the City Council on February 27, 2014
GL C. R TSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebe a Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Chad Weaver, Assistant City Attorney
vw:ccdocs/RES.Power Plan Committee
February 19, 2014