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Agenda Title:

Public Utilities Advisory Board Recommendation on Development of Future Electric Source
Executive Summary:

At the November 19 PUAB Meeting, the Board approved the following recommendation for the City Council's consideration:

Per Independence Missouri City Charter, Section 3.16.9, the PUAB is recommending the necessary action be taken to determine the most cost effective and reliable source of energy for the rate payers of IPL in the future.  This may include discontinuing the current Combustion Turbine Operations and begin seeking out base load electric solution for our energy needs within the constraints of SPP regulations.
Background:

On December 21, 2020 the City Council postponed this item until January 4, at which time the City Council postponed this item indefinitely. This item is being brought forward for further City Council discussion.  

 

Prior activity relative to this matter includes:

Resolution 6527, recommended by the PUAB at its January 16, 2020 meeting and approved by the City Council on January 21, 2020 (attached).  

Department:          City Manager's OfficeContact Person:          Adam Norris


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January 21, 2020 City Council Agenda ItemBackup Material