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Home My WebLink AboutORDINANCES-1993-049-O-93i 4-7-93 4-19-93 4-27-93 49-0-93 AN ORDINANCE Establishing an Energy Commission by Adding Chapter 14 to Title 2 WHEREAS, The City of Evanston believes that the conservation of natural resources is important; and WHEREAS, the provision of reliable and competitive electrical energy is critical to maintain the City's vitality and WHEREAS, the creation of an advisory entity responsible for the coordinated review of electric energy matters is desired; and WHEREAS, the creation of an Energy Commission is recommended: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON: SECTION 1: That Title 2 of the City Code is amended by adding the following Chapter 14 to read as follows: 2-14-1: RATIONALE: It is hereby found and declared by the City Council that in order to protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens, businesses and institutions of Evanston, it is necessary to participate in the planning and • improvement of electrical service in Evanston to insure reliable and competitive service. It is further found that to achieve these goals, there should be an advisory commission so that citizens, businesses and institutions can bring electric service -related concerns before a single group knowledgeable about the electric energy issues affecting Evanston. 2-14-2: ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD: There is hereby created the Evanston Energy Commission ("Commission"), said Commission to consist of eleven members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. In making such appointments, the Mayor shall consider knowledge and familiarity with the electrical energy industry, engineering and financing experience, and familiarity with the regulation of the electrical energy industry. Members of the Commission shall be residents of the City or individuals who conduct business in Evanston. Five members shall be appointed initially for two year terms. Six members shall be appointed initially for four year terms. All members thereafter shall be appointed for four year terms. Members may serve for not more than two terms. The majority of the members shall be Evanston residents. If a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor for a new full term with the advice and consent of the City Council. 2-14-3: ORGANIZATION: Immediately upon its organization, the Commission shall select from its membership a chairperson, vice-chairman and secretary. Persons so selected shall serve for terms of one year and may be re-elected. The Commission shall adopt • rules for the conduct of its meetings and keep written minutes. All meetings, minutes and other procedures shall be open to the public as required by the State. The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as may be provided by its rules. Six (6) members shall constitute a quorum. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. 2-14-4: SUB -COMMITTEES: The Commission may establish such sub -committees as are necessary for the Commission's effective operation. The subcommittees shall meet in accordance with adopted rules and regulations. 2-14-5: POWERS AND DUTIES: In carrying out its responsibilities and in meeting the purposes of this Chapter, the Commission shall set the following priorities: to improve the reliability of electric service in Evanston and to advise the City Council concerning electric service options. The Commission shall have the following specific duties which have been presented in,detail in the memorandum a of March 18, 1993 from the Energy Alternatives Task Force to the Administration and Public Works Committee. (A) Completing the Analysis of the Feasibility of Municipalization. (B) Recommending Appropriate Legislative and Regulatory Initiatives. (C) Creating Public Education, Public Relations and Public Involvement Initiatives addressing Electric Service Issues in Evanston. (D) Assessing Energy Savings Activities for City facilities. (E) Analyzing the Feasibility of Co -Generation. (F) Monitoring Changing Technology and Innovations Relevant to Improving the Electrical Distribution and Transmission System in Evanston. (G) Monitoring Com Ed Performance in Evanston and Franchise Developments in Other Municipalities. (H) Participating with the Environment Board and other Evanston boards and commissions in the development of a City Energy Policy. 2-14-6: STAFF: The Commission shall, on a regular basis, advise the City Manager of its needs for staff assistance, and it shall be the responsibility of the City Manager to provide such assistance to the Commission in accordance with budget approval. 2-14-7: PERIODIC REVIEW OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Commission shall prepare a report annually and present said report to the City Council through the Administration and Public Works Committee. These reports shall contain: (A) Accomplishments of the Commission (B) Future goals of the Commission including any change in functions or goals of the Commission. (C) Proposed programs of the Commission for the following twelve (12) month period. (D) Budgetary Requirements, if any. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances 3 ' t I 11 in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,.approval, and publication in the manner provided by law. �j Introduced:L;l U' J%/ 3 Adopted: TIES 'City C rk Approv d as to ffrift( Co.:porat t tounsel , 1993 , 1993 Approved: C/ Mayor , 1993 ll� ORDINANCE NUMBER 50-0-93 AN ORDINANCE providing for the issuance of $46,820,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Bonds, Series 1993, of the City of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, and providing for the security for and payment of said bonds. Adopted by the City Council on the 13th day of April 1993. is124919.01 M 741041 /4/12/93/TVM I - TABLE OF CONTENTS Preambles............................................................................................................. 1 Section1. Definitions...................................................................................2 Section 2. Incorporation of Preambles...........................................................4 Section 3. Determination To Issue Bonds; Authorization of Long Term Bonds.. 5 Section4. Bond Details................................................................................ 5 Section 5. Book Entry Provisions.................................................................. 6 Section6. Execution.................................................................................... 9 Section 8. Redemption Procedure................................................................ 10 Section 9. Registration of Bonds; Persons Treated as Owners ......................... 13 Section 10. Form of Bond............................................................................ 15 Section 11. Security; Payment.......................................................................22 Section 12. Sale of Bonds; Bond Order.......................................................... 23 -Section 13. Creation of Funds and Appropriations .......................................... 24 Section 14. Not Private Activity Bonds.......................................................... 25 Section 15. General Arbitrage Covenants....................................................... 26 Section 16. Registered Form......................................................................... 29 Section 17. Further Tax Covenants................................................................ 29 Section 18. Reimbursement........................................................................... 30 Section 19. Opinion of Counsel Exception...................................................... 30 Section 20. Pertaining to the Bond Registrar .................................................. 30 Section21. Defeasance................................................................................. 32 Section 22. Publication of Ordinance............................................................. 33 Section 23. Superseder and Effective Date ..................................................... 33 is -i-