HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2001-96RESOLUTION NO. 2001-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BORISMETRICS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF POWER SUPPLY AND RATES TO THE
ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Department faces a number of issues related to
the fast -paced and volatile energy industry which require short-term specialized -
professional assistance in order to efficiently manage and position the utility through this
transition period; and
WHEREAS, originally Boris Prokop of the consulting firm EES Consulting was
hired to perform a Cost of Service Study; and
WHEREAS, Boris Prokop has recently left and established his own consulting
firm, Borismetrics; and
WHEREAS, in order to preserve the continuity of his knowledge in the areas of
rates and power supply for the City of Lodi, and given the rapid change in the electric
utility industry, there is a need -to expand the services and scope of his original work;
and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Cost of Service Study, Borismetrics will provide
assistance in the following areas:
• Rate design and evaluation . Market cost adjustment
• NCPA resource and bili review • Resource and contract evaluation
• Information System Interfaces . RTO, ISO and other transmission issue review
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute a consulting services agreement with
Borismetrics to provide professional services in the areas of power supply and rates to
the Electric Utility Department, at a cost not to exceed $95,000.00.
Dated: April 18, 2001
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2001-96 was passed and adopted by the Lodi
City Council in a regular meeting held April 18, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Howard, Pennino and Mayor
Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Land
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2001-96