475.2001
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ELECTRIC POWER SALE SUPPLY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND
NYSEG SOLUTIONS, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 475, 2001
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury currently receives electrical supply service from Niagara
Mohawk Power Corporation, and
WHEREAS, the Adirondack Regional Chambers of Commerce (ARCC) has advised the Town
that it is participating in the Chamber Energy Alliance, which Alliance has designated NYSEG
Solutions, Inc. (NYSEG) as its preferred supplier for electric supply sales to participants in Niagara
Mohawk’s territory, and
WHEREAS, ARCC has advised the Town that by obtaining such electric supply from
NYSEG, the Town will save money and has offered the Town the opportunity to participate in a
cooperative agreement for the purchase of electricity from NYSEG, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has met with the Town Comptroller and Town Counsel and has
received a recommendation from an independent consultant and feels it will realize a cost savings by
entering into the agreement with NYSEG for electric supply service, and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement between the Town and NYSEG has been presented at
this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the agreement
between the Town and NYSEG Solutions, Inc., for the supply of electricity substantially in the form
presented at this meeting, provided that NYSEG strike the portion of the agreement that authorizes the
use of the Town’s name in NYSEG’s advertising and on mailing lists or marketing materials, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute the agreement with NYSEG and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Purchasing
Agent and/or Town Comptroller to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms
of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 17 day of December, 2001, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner
NOES : None
ABSENT: None