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NPPD seeks franchise agreement; offers 25-year non-exclusive term and to align franchise with pro agreement
Summary
A NPPD representative asked the council to consider a separate franchise agreement (distinct from the pro agreement that governs leases), recommended a standard 25-year non-exclusive term and offered to provide a draft ordinance with a proposed termination clause for council review next month.
A representative from the Nebraska Public Power District (introduced as Britney) addressed the council to explain a proposed franchise agreement separate from the city’s pro (lease) agreement. Britney said the franchise agreement would permit NPPD to build, operate and maintain facilities on city right-of-way under a non-exclusive arrangement and typically runs 25 years in NPPD practice.
She offered to forward a draft ordinance that would include termination language aligned with the pro agreement’s expiration so council lawyers could review consistent dates. Council members asked about typical durations in other communities and whether the franchise could be synchronized with the pro agreement; Britney said those terms are negotiable and she would provide language for the next meeting.
Council did not take action but directed staff to receive the ordinance draft and place it on a future agenda for consideration.
Next steps: NPPD will deliver a draft ordinance with suggested termination language for staff and legal review in advance of the next meeting.
