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2002-05RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ALTERNATE POWER PRODUCTION SOURCE FOR THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE'S BUFFALO GROVE GOLF COURSE, THE BUFFALO GROVE TRAIN STATION AND BUFFALO GROVE'S WATER AND WASTEWATER PUMPING FACILITIES WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has provided for the deregulation of electrical supply generators which has resulted in an opportunity for savings on electrical power expenses; and, WHEREAS, the Village desires to benefit from the cost savings which have been made available as part of the State of Illinois' electrical power supply deregulation program; and, WHEREAS, the Village has previously participated in a competitive evaluation process with other local governments in the Chicago metropolitan area and determined that a better source for electrical power supply can be achieved through contract with the AES New Energy, Inc.; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows: Section 1. The attached agreement entitled "Fixed Price Electricity Savings Service Agreement" related to Buffalo Grove account nos. 0111585007, 1948149005 and 0111523007 is hereby approved. Section 2. The Village Manager is authorized and directed to execute the agreement. A copy of said agreement is attached hereto and made a part hereof. AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Braiman, Glover, Berman, Johnson, Kahn NAPES: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None PASSED: February 4 , 2002 APPROVED: February 4 , 2002 APPROVED: Village President ATTEST: 9y L--'V'illage Clerk G:\PWDIRGRP\LHC\COMED\resOlaes2.doc FIXED PRICE ELECTRICITY SERVICE AGREEMENT newenergy VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GF I FEB 2 0 2002 Fw'J AVivlIN THIS NEWENERGY FIXED PRICE ELECTRICITY SERVICE AGREEMENT ( "Agreement"), effective as of February 5, 2002 between AES NewEnergy Inc„ ( "NewEnergy ") and the customer of record ( "Customer") for the account(s) referenced in this Agreement and shown on the attached Schedule A ( "Account(s) "); requests Customer's Electric Distribution Company ( "EDC ") to continue providing electricity delivery services with the same reliability and standards otherwise required by-law and regulation; authorizes the EDC to proceed with enrollment of the Account(s); and requests service by NewEnergy to the Account(s), for which the Parties agree as follows: 1. NEWENERGY SERVICES. Customer authorizes NewEnergy to act as its Alternative Retail Electric Supplier ( "ARES ") for all purposes for the Account(s), to serve as its exclusive manager for electricity procurement services, and appoints NewEnergy as its Billing Agent for all purposes. NewEnergy will arrange and be responsible for the following services and associated costs for the Account(s): procurement of electricity supply; scheduling; transmission and ancillary services; imbalance services; and arrangement of billing services for all charges and notices related to Customer's usage of electric power and energy delivered by EDC to the Account(s). Customer authorizes NewEnergy to take such action(s) as it deems necessary to serve the Account(s), and designates NewEnergy as an authorized recipient of Customer's current and historical energy billing and usage data. Customer shall have full responsibility for payment of any existing amounts owed to EDC. The limited agency described above shall be coupled with an interest and shall be irrevocable and exclusive for the term of the Agreement. Further, such limited agency shall not create or result in the imposition of any other duties of NewEnergy to Customer, including any duties that may otherwise arise by operation of law. 2. FIXED PRICE SCHEDULE. NewEnergy will arrange for electric power and energy to be provided for the Account(s) under the terms of this Agreement at the Fixed Price Cost of Electricity Services using the peak, off -peak, and non - time -of -use Energy Charges identified on Schedule A. For purposes of this Agreement, the "Fixed Price Cost of Electricity Services" shall mean the total amount due for actual usage of electric power and energy for the Account(s) and shall be defined as the total of the following: (1) applicable Energy Charges; (ii) EDC Charges; and (iii) applicable federal, state, municipal or other governmental subdivision sales and use taxes and assessments relating to the purchase or delivery of electricity services for the Account(s). 3. TERM. Service will commence on the first day of the EDC billing cycle, beginning on or about the Switch Date(s) for the Account(s) listed on Schedule A; provided, however, that commencement of service is dependent upon timely enrollment and acceptance of the Account(s) by the EDC. This Term will end upon the last applicable meter reading of the EDC December billing cycle concluding on or before December 31, 2004 for each such Account(s), respectively. Not less than sixty (60) days prior to expiration of this Agreement, NewEnergy will notify Customer of the Fixed Price Savings Schedule applicable to any additional term or extension of this Agreement. This Agreement will automatically renew for an additional twelve (12) months under the terms of the applicable Fixed Price Savings Schedule unless Customer notifies New Energy in writing at least forty -five (45) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement that such renewal will not occur. 4. ENROLLMENT. Customer requests NewEnergy to provide service under the terms of this Agreement to the Account(s) presently served by EDC as of the Switch Date(s) listed on Schedule A. NewEnergy will accept a completed Schedule A by facsimile to (312) 704 -8530 (Attention: Account Enrollment) on or before 2:00 p.m. CPT of the Expiration Date identified on Schedule A. NewEnergy will confirm timely receipt by providing Customer with a NewEnergy Contract- Number upon Schedule A. 5, INVOICING AND PAYMENT. Customer elects to receive a single bill from NewEnergy for all amounts related to retail electricity service for the Account(s) and agrees to timely direct all payments related to the Account(s) to NewEnergy. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, NewEnergy will issue a separate bill using a monthly cycle for each of the Account(s) identified on Schedule A, and payment is due on the invoice date. Customer shall pay the Fixed Price Cost of Electricity Services without offset or reduction of any kind as to each of the Account(s) served under this Agreement. Any sums billed and not received by NewEnergy within fourteen (14) days of invoice shall be automatically assessed a late payment charge of one and one -half percent (1.5 %) per month or the highest rate permitted by law, whichever is less, as well as interest charges at the same rate, which charge(s) may be subsequently invoiced. NewEnergy reserves the right to adjust its billing cycle, including the right to estimate in advance all or part of amounts due, with end of cycle reconciliation against Customer's actual consumption. 6. CUSTOMER SERVICE. Information regarding NewEnergy's invoices or services may be obtained by calling NewEnergy at (888) 6384606. Customer agrees to contact its EDC in the event of an emergency, power outage or other service disruption at (800) 334 -7661. 7. DEFINITIONS, TERMS AND NOTICE. Capitalized terms shall have the meanings provided in this Agreement and the accompanying General Terms and Conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference. All notices, requests or approvals related to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when received. All such notices shall be delivered personally or by facsimile, and with verification by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by overnight carrier to the addresses provided below. 8. NO ALTERATIONS. The terms and conditions preprinted on this Agreement, including the General Terms and Conditions and Schedule A, may not be altered or modified and any addition, modification or alteration thereto shall be void and without effect. This Agreement shall be void and without effect unless a Fixed Price Schedule has been executed by Customer and provided a NewEnergy Contract Number corresponding to this Agreement and the NewEnergy Reference Number stated below. 9. MISCELLANEOUS. Customer affirms that it has read this Agreement in its entirety and it agrees to purchase services from NewEnergy subject to the terms and conditions contained herein. This Agreement has been drafted by both parties and accQrdingly hall not be construed against either party as drafter. AES NewEnergy, Inc.: i� By: Authorized Represe tative Address: 309 W. Washington, Suite 1100 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Attention: Contract Administration Telephone: (312) 704 -9200 Facsimile: (312) 704 -8530 0 2000 NewEnergy, Inc. Fixed Price Dec 2004020801 Of By: By; V s s­iA66 C✓.'"ct t, (r ' [INSERT OFFICER TITLE] Address: 51 Raupp Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Attention: Mr. Gregory Boysen Facsimile: (847) 537 -5845 Daytime Telephone: (847) 459 -2547 Evening Telephone: (847) 459 -2547 NewEnergy Reference Number: UCE -FP Agreement is not valid until executed by NewEnergy. AES NewEnergy, Inc. ( "NewEnergy ") IL Fixed Price Schedule A Expiration Date: 2/6/02 Prepared for: Village of Buffalo Grove Account Number Meter Number Service Address Switch Date 0111585007 079163197 48 Raupp Blvd. 2/14/02 2003 .03487 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 .02946 1948149005 096514234 801 Commerce Ct. 217/02 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 0111523007 079022896 50 Raupp Boulevard 2/11/02 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 This Schedule A is subject to and conditioned upon the terms of the NewEnergy Fixed Price Service Agreement ( "Agreement ") containing the NewEnergy Reference Number listed below and is not valid beyond 2:00 CPT on the Expiration Date. Any alteration, addition, or modification of the preprinted terms upon this Schedule A shall be void and without any effect. NewEnergy will provide a NewEnergy Contract Number upon receipt of the following by 2:00 CPT on the Expiration Date via facsimile to (312) 704 -8530 (Attention: Product Management): (1) the completed Agreement containing the NewEnergy Reference Number and executed by Customer; and (2) Customer's signature on this Schedule A. The Fixed Price(s) are: Account #0111585007 Year On -Peak dollars /kWh Off -Peak dollars /kWh NTOU dollars /kWh 2002 .03363 .02415 .02804 2003 .03487 .02570 .02946 2004 .03976 .02638 .03186 Account #1948149005 r Year On -Peak dollars/kWh Off -Peak dollars /kWh NTOU dollars /kWh 2002 .02922 .02922 .02922 2003 .03197 .03197 .03197 2004 .03363 .03363 .03363 Account #0111523007 Year On -Peak dollars /kWh Off -Peak dollars /kWh 2002 .02846 .02846 2003 .03014 .03014 2004 .03204 .03204 I request NewEnergy to provide service for the Account(s) stated on this Schedule A under the terms and conditions specified in the Agreement corresponding to the NewEnergy Reference Number identified below: By: Village of Buffalo �ve By: —,t�4 ? \ (Authorized Signature and Title); NewEnergy Reference Number: IL -CE -FP NewEnergy Contract Number: ® 2000 NrAawgy, Ine Flied Prim Dee 02112000 r Date: _r' &6 L{ ??,-o o 2r-