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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AFFIRMING THE SUPPORT OF THE FORMATION OF A
TRANSCO
WHEREAS,the City of Seward Electric Utility,along with all the other Railbelt utilities,
have conducted extensive analysis and study concerning the benefits and detriments to Railbelt
ratepayers of forming a Transco to operate, maintain and, as necessary, improve the Railbelt's
transmission infrastructure; and
WHEREAS,the City of Seward,Matanuska Electric Association(MEA),Homer Electric
Association (HEA), Chugach Electric Association (Chugach), the City of Anchorage Municipal
Light and Power(ML&P),Golden Valley Electric Association(GVEA)and American Transmission
Company Development Incorporated(ATC)are developing cooperative approaches for sharing the
costs,capital and operational responsibilities of the Transco; and
WHEREAS,A term sheet with the Railbelt Utilities and ATC that delineates the initial and'
long-term allocation of transmission costs,operational responsibilities and capital obligations in a
manner equitable and favorable to the interests of City of Seward and its members has been
negotiated and presented to the City Council,and
WHEREAS,incorporation of the Transco will require a Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity(CPCN)and will be regulated by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska(RCA);and
WHEREAS,on April 9,2018 the City Council passed Resolution 2018-37 authorizing the
City Manager to file, in partnership with ATC and interested Railbelt Utilities an application for a
Transco CPCN with the RCA.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby reaffirms Resolution 2018-037,supporting the
Transco concept and authorizing the City Manager to enter into negotiations with other railbelt
utilities and American Transmission Company in the formation of such an organization; and
Section 2. The City Manager shall bring forward an additional resolution to council for final
approval,prior to any transfer of utility assets,and
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-093
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 10th
day of December, 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Vice Mayor
AYES: Towsley, Horn, Lane, Osenga, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Seese, Squires
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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:renda J. Ballo( MC
City Clerk
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