Title
A Resolution renewing the Franchise Agreement with Columbia Gas of Ky., Inc., for a final additional term of five years pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 34-2013 as amended by Ordinance No. 95-2013, and authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary documents related to the renewal. [Dept. of General Services, Ford]
Summary
Authorization to renew the utility franchise Agreement with Columbia Gas of Kentucky for an additional 5 years, through April 11, 2028. The franchise Ordinance provided for an initial 5-year term with two additional renewal options of 5 years each; this will be the second option to renew. Columbia Gas will reimburse LFUCG for its costs associated with the audit. No Budgetary impact. (L0274-23) (Ford)
Budgetary Implications [select]: No
There is no Budgetary impact to LFUCG in the current or future fiscal years. The franchise Agreement does require payment of associated franchise fees by the utility.
Advance Document Review:
Law: {Yes, Completed by David Barberie}
Risk Management: No
Body
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the franchise Agreement with Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc., be and hereby is renewed for a final additional term of five years beyond its current expiration date pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 34-2013, as amended by Ordinance No. 95-2013, and the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute any necessary documents related to the renewal.
Section 2 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL
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