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CC MTG MINUTES AUGUST 8 2018
' SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL ' Minutes dated August 8, 2018 The Special Meeting was called to order by Council President Johnson at 7:00pm in the Community Room at the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street,Agawam. Item A. Roll Call ROLL CALL—7 PRESENT,4 ABSENT t Roll Call was taken with the following councilors present: George Bitzas, Council President Christopher Johnson, Robert Magovern, Dino Mercadante, Robert Rossi, Rosemary Sandlin and Anthony Suffriti. Absent were Paul Cavallo, Cecilia Calabrese, Gina Letellier and Joseph Mineo ' Item B. Moment of Silence and the Pledge o Alle lance. ' Council President Johnson asked for a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Item ' 1. TR-2018-51 - A Resolution authorizing the posting of the warrant for the state primary election on September 4, 2018 and the state election on November 6,2018 (Clerk) ' Motion to approve made by Councilors Mereadante and Magovem and seconded by Councilors Sandlin and Bitzas. The vote was 7 YES (Councilors Bitzas, Johnson, Magovem Mercadante, Rossi Sandlin and Suffriti), 0 NO, 4 ' ABSENT(Councilors Cavallo,Calabrese, Letellier and Mineo)approving the item. 2. TR-2018-52 - A Resolution authorizing the adoption of Orders of Taking for the Feeding Hills Right of Way Project under the authority of Section 14 of Chapter 40 and Chapter 79 and Chapter 84 of the General Laws for the construction and maintenance of project(Mayor Sapelli) ' Prior to any motion or discussion, Council President Johnson declared his conflict of interest in this item. He filed a notice of disclosure of this conflict with the City Clerk's Office. Because of the absence of the Vice President as well as the more senior member of the Council, he will conduct the administrative part of this item i.e. calling for the t motion etc however he will NOT be participating in any discussion or vote on this item. Councilor Bitzas made a Motion to go into Committee as a Whole which was seconded by Councilor Sandlin. Voice vote approved noting the abstention of Council President Christopher Johnson. Councilor Bitzas asked when is this expected to start and how 1 many will be affected by this. He asked Mayor to provide a summary. Mayor stated as everyone knows there are a lot of issues with the Feeding Hills intersection — it is not lined up straight, there is so much traffic coming from the Southwick area. We will be taking land from the corners to make three lanes coming from Southwick. We need to do a better job for pedestrians and their safety. This will be done entirely with Chapter 90 money and funds from the ' Complete Streets Project, Councilor Bitzas was happy to hear it and stated it was better late than never. Councilor Sandlin how far up will it go — will it get to Sunset Terrace? Mayor said it won't be going too far and we will be making multi-use sidewalks. Councilor Mercadante mentioned that by Southwick High School there are solar ' powered lights—will we be able to include those? Mayor stated those are not part of this plan and noted those are very expensive however moving forward, who knows what will happen but they are not part of this project. Councilor Sandlin asked about the tinning and the fixing of Rt 187 and Mayor stated it is coming right behind it and is fully ' funded. Councilor Magovem was very pleased to see this coming to fruition and hope it gets moved along quickly. Mayor stated it should be starting this spring and will take two construction cycles. Councilor Mercadante asked if they will be working with the area business owners so they are not to affected by these construction issues. Mayor commented that that was a great question and we are doing that all over town and mentioned CSX getting a signal to let people know a train is coming and things like that. People will be inconvenienced however we will get through this. Councilor Mercadante wanted him to remember to consider the businesses in that area. Councilor Rossi agreed 1 ' that that intersection is a nightmare. He blames it mainly on the curb cuts especially in the Pride Station. He urged the Mayor to reconsider those curb cuts to which Mayor agreed to look into it. Motion to come out of Committee as a Whole made by Councilor Bitzas and seconded by Councilor Mercadante. Voice vote approved noting the abstention of Council President Johnson. The final dollar figure for these land takings was not included on the resolution. The Mayor informed everyone that ' the amount of$143,360.00. Councilor Mercadante made a Motion to insert $143,360.00 into the third Whereas clause which was seconded by Councilors Suffriti and Bitzas. Voice vote approved noting the abstention of Council President Johnson. ' The vote was 6 YES (Councilors Bitzas, Magovern Mercadante, Rossi Sandlin and Suffriti), 0 NO, 4 ABSENT (Councilors Cavallo, Calabrese, Letellier and Mineo), 1 ABSTENTION (Councilor Johnson) approving the item as amended. ' Item D. Declaration of President -Introduction to Tenaska and new officers ' Council President Johnson stated that Barbara was approached by Tenaska back in June to come and introduce themselves to the City Council however we were in the middle of budget season. Knowing we had this Special Meeting with a small agenda, he thought it made sense to have them attend this evening. He then turned the floor over to the following members who introduced themselves and gave a brief summary of what the town can expect. • Jason Behrens,Vice President, Strategic Development&Acquisitions ' • Buck Hunt,Director,Plant Operations • Max Greig,Plant Manager • Timberly Ross,Director,Communications &Public Relation Councilors asked questions. Councilor Suffriti noted that the plant is about 18 years old and asked if they were planning on making any improvements. Mr. Behrens stated that they were not looking to expand but will make ' enhancements to further the life expectancy to get it back to reliable performance. Councilor Suffriti also asked where the power goes — there is a substation right near the plant and from there it goes over the transmission lines to be distributed. ISO determines who gets the power. Councilor Suffriti asked if we could get a tour which they said they had planned to offer one in the middle to end of September. Councilor Mercadante asked what the longevity of the plant was and Mr. Behrens said this is a long-term investment and expects 3040 years of operation. Councilor Sandlin asked if improvements would be made to be as environmentally conscious as possible which was addressed. Councilor Bitzas asked if they will be considering donations to local charities and school programs. They want to be a good neighbor and will have a tool for applying for donations which will be part of the yearly budgeting process for community projects. Council President thanked them for coming. He also stated that personally he can say that the former owners were good community participants in schools and we hope that Tenaska will continue to be a good ' neighbor. Item E. Adiournment. The Motion to adjourn was moved by Councilor Sandlin and seconded by Councilor Mercadante. Meeting was adjourned at 7:44pm. ' 2 TR-201sd1 A RESOLUTION AU!'HORMXG THE PORTING OF THE WARRANT FOR THB STATE PRVJARV ELECTION ON 3"T"dWR 4,WILS AND THE SfAI'L XLVk-'ION ON NOVEMM 6,mis ' WHEREAS,aPla'oviid hm been requested by rile C*Clint ibr Po"of 0m wmrttl far &a State Primuy Election on September 4,2016 ad the Sate E*Wm on November 6,201 s by the Board of Reginms;and WUERLA&h is m the Eeet mleaan of the Taws of Agawam to pmpu y Pow rid wrat7atlt ele cu m for rid eleetiam; NOW TAEUTOAE, THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL herby teaches,tiau aedgrl 500 is pvm Rr pouting of the WaOW for Ibe Sums Primes function an Septmyl 4, 2018 and the StWe'1 eattion on November 6,2019, DATFD THIS no U OF 2018. PFR ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Cblistopher G J a,Ptesitlmrt APPROVED AS4 FORM AND LEQAUTY Ors t?UA.l�Lr`f cantR sdfitdtar 1 t'1aw-ar.l•l ' TR-sale-91 ' A RESOLUTION AtfT1IORWKG THX AAOPnON OF ORDLRSOF TAKING FOR THE FEROM SHAA RIGHT OF WAY PRO►EUr UNDER 771E AOT11ORfTY OF SECTION 14 OF CHAPTER 40 AND CHAPTER 79 AND CHAPTER 04OF THE GENERAL LAWS FOR THE CONSTRUCTOR AND MAINTENANCE OF MAInWr PROJECPO604187:IMMOVEMLNTS AT THE FWMMG HILLS LNTERSECTlON PROJECT .. thp**wred by Mayor Witlim P.SspeW) --------------- WHEREAS,evthoritia00 rho taring of mt w=in Land ncom my w allow for the coastrucuDone�sw and imptaromcnte for the MemD07 fhoixt b604Z9]; hnerDrw,emr W 13te Fetdiryg 111112 hrrerssenian er,j t;and WHEREAS,if is n to take.by cmoiwu dumaa cenam real ewme m owned by thc'I'urn of-Ayran m both(�and r meat(h:shihn 1-2014s muse fa0y described herein ausurt to Swion 14 of Chapter 40,Cluptu 79L and CbWet 84 ofthe(ncnal Lawn in order ro swrrsuwt and mrintain tle Mwd)01'Yrapz WM203:&V ma"M ut the F'na kr AWk Witco era Prolccl: WHEREAS.the iatatests is bee and wientern Lehts ukee b1'Ow Torn of Agawam far lNe AiaarOOT Proicd p604203:fn�+ro+vurawa cr fAr Feeding MJFs lahra rrrl! r» Project wiR rmrh in dmra+ges being usstird to dne arum of Here pareela w tekon in the amounr or ' W IIF:REA3,�t.G.1,c,a0*Maws the Ilepmtmeni orPuhlic Works ojn nor la mnboriac Zia:finding w,said LaUnsa uremsmrntsand in fee: WHEREAS.the lemporery and pmmanina wsemats dumbed herder below and nmhul in Ezlbiui 1-20 me: 1, &-tit'1 psntamr m an a,"an properly u 44 56a -ck Stroh,Agawera,Manshoeeps stw-n m Munpde;('nna+ty Reyjsby of(leads Book 414E page 224. 4. It is the vd%wn to lake a Lemperary loser iss in Ih6 popery,dvAgrv,ted as TP-I and wNcb Is twd to be owned by Jahn A Kieft.Tur4 ary 4weni t shell be in cffw W a period Df era more than tow yms ilwn the dak Of lhis —111111. b. A panel ofland awned by John A Fieffer.located on SDvthwkk Stroet is the C4 Df 0.gnwam,+n 11ssrpdn+CD..nty,Masteehuerne,deu�i6ed"lBM— mile ec tna� 3 ' DISCLOSURE OF APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTAS REQUIRED BY G. L.C.268A §23(b)(3) I make this disclosure pursuant to G.L.c.268 A, §23 (b)(3) in order to dispel any appearance of potential conflict of interest occasioned by the facts set out below, that I may be improperly or unduly influenced in the performance of my official duties, or that I would be likely to act or fail to act as a ' result of kinship, rank, position or the undue Influence of any part or person. Name: Christopher C. Johnson Title or Position: City Council President Agency/Department: Agawam City Council ' Agency address: 36 Main Street,Agawam, MA. 01001 Office Phone: 413-726-9716 1 publicly disclose the following facts: I am a property owner that is subject to land takings as part of the Feeding Hills Right of Way Project (TR-2018-52)which will be acted upon at the August 8, 2018 Special Agawam City Council meeting. I will not be participating in any discussion nor will I vote of the agenda item, but will be presiding at the meeting as the Council Vice President cannot attend the meeting. Signature: L:9 Date: 9-3-- 13 G.L.c.268 A. §23 (b)(3): No current officer or employee of a state, county or municipal agency shatt knowingly, or with reason to know, act in a manner which would cause a reasonable person, having knowledge of the relevant circumstances, to conclude that any person can improperly Influence or unduly enjoy his favor in the performance of his official duties, or that he is likely to act or fail to act as a result of kinship, rank, position or undue influence of any party or person. It shall be unreasonable to so conclude if such officer or employee has disclosed in writing to his appointing authority or, if no ' appointing authority exists, discloses in a manner which is public In nature, the facts which would otherwise lead to such a conclusion. Appointed state,county and municipal officials and employees should file with their appointing authority. 4� Elected state officials should file with the appropriate House or Senate Clerk or the Ethtc" Commission. , c;y Elected county officials should file with the county clerk. Elected municipal officials should file with the city or town clerk. 1 TENASKA' Commitment to Safe ` Tenaska Prides Itself on Safety A good safety program goes beyond winning awards.At Tenaska, our commitment to safety starts in the control room, on the plant site and well before any daily task is considered. We manage operations for approximately 7,000 megawatts (MW), with direct oversight and operation of safe, efficient . and reliable generation of 6,750 MW at eight power plants in six states. Our plants incorporate safe engineering design,, x ' employee awareness and ongoing training to build records for - ,� safety that are among the best in the industry. STAR ML Yf 'Ihe Tenaska luanuchi Cenerating Station near Ktowa Oklahoma has been named a Voluntary Protection Program Star Worksite,the nations highest safety designation. Safe Work Environment • Owt the past eight years,Tenaska-operated plants achieved injury and illness rates averaging 73 percent lower than other companies within their sector,as reported by the U.S. Bureau of ' Labor Statistics. • Two'Ienaska facilities have safety records without a lost-rime injury or illness that date to the start of commercial operation ' almost two decades ago. • Tenaska employees undergo safety training ranging from basic hazard awareness to rescue exercises with local emergency responders that further bolster die company's safety culture. ;...,.T • Tenaska employees continuously review plant safety procedures and develop new opportunities for safe practices through equip- ment and behavior modifications. Regular employee meetings heighten safety awareness. l Recognition r • 22 National Safety Council awards for outstanding 2017 operations records, including 4 awards for achieving 10 years without a lost-time incident. • 3 Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)Star Worksites. Tenaska Frontier,Tenaska Kiamichi and Tenaska Virginia , h i h s f generatingstations have earned the nation', e,t sa ety Fmployces at the Tenaska Frontier Generating Station near Shiro,Texas,tegu- designation.VPP is a U.S.Occupational Safety and Health larly monitor equipment ro ensure the plant is operating safely and efficiently. Administration (OSHA) cooperative program. Srl8�i8 a _ 1 C E CL i �0 m i L t 'a O CD N ._ O CL .N v r i Tenaska overview ► Ranked by Forbes as 41 st-largest privately held U .S . company ► Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska — Regional offices across the U .S. & in Canada ► Employee owned TENAsKA- r a■� rr ■r +� � � rrs � � � r r � � ar ri � rrr � Tenaska Overview ► Natural gas-fueled & renewable power plants — Developed 10,000 megawatts of power generation -- Currently manage operations for 7,000 megawatts, including Berkshire ► Energy marketing — Tenaska Marketing Ventures is among the top 5 natural gas marketers in North America — Tenaska Power Services provides an array of energy management services across the U.S. TENASI A' O � -J W n Ln c 0 cu fu) m m Q :3 n ' cn m C" O O o i � r � � r r�■ r� r � � � � r � � r r � � r Tr Plants, Projects & Offices ! y r Tenaska•Owned/Operated Natural Gas Plants 0 Power Plants Developed And/Or Previously Managed By Tenaska Affiliates 0 Natural Gas Plant in Con5truction Natural Gas Plant In Advanced Development ©Tenaska-Owned Solar Plants Oil Solar Investment Wind Projects In Advanced Development Wind Investment MARKETS 13 Headquarters ■CAISO ■CAISO EIM 7 WECC ■AESO ■SPP P SPC ■ERCOT 13 Regional offices !MISO F IESO ■SERC PJM '-,FRCC R NPCC E NYISO ISO-NE TENASKA' Berkshire Power Company ► Tenaska Hampden Partners, LLC acquired Berkshire Power Company h in May ► Transition of plant operations is complete ► All 17 employees are now employed by Tenaska operations, Inc. TENAsKA® � � r r �■■� r r r � r ■� r r r� rr ri r r� r� r� i �r rr r r �■ r r �r err r a� r ■r■ ar �r r r ■r � Berkshire Power Plant Commercial operation achieved in June 2000 ► Uses natural gas to generate electricity ► 229 megawatts, enough power for 230,000 homes Power supports the ISO New England market J. TENASKA® i The Tenaska Fleet ► 11 natural power plants in 7 states Operated by employees at each plant location , with support from corporate office Reputation for safe, reliable, environmentally responsible operation TENASKA' III .� ■r r. � � ... .■■ � �.. �r � �.. r r r r � a� .r i rr r r r r � r r r r r r r r r �r rr rr �r Power Generation -- Safety Injury free in 2017, with zero recordable incidents 22 National Safety Council awards ► 4 Voluntary Protection Program Star Worksites i I % Voluntary Protection Program An OSHA CooperaWe Program TENAsKA- Power Generation -- Environment ► Among lowest fleetwide average emission rates for fossil-fueled power plants in U .S . Diversified fleet of natural gas- 'o ` fueled and renewable power q . plants TENASKA- M ■r ww w w w �■ rw w� ww ww w� w� wir �w �w �r w� w� �w Power Generation - Community $13 million in local taxes ► 220 full-time operations jobs ► Thousands of volunteer hours • f r+X i .. , ;R SrY 3 TENASKA® Questions ► Feel free to reach out to us — Jason Behrens, 402-938-1651 or ibehrens@Tenaska.com -- Max Greig, 413-789-0075 or mgreig@Tenaska.com i TENAs► A- � � � � r � r � � � r a■� � � r r r� rr ■r TENA sKA T �f 3 , S tft ` 1 - The Tenaska Kiamichi Generating Station scar r Kiowa,Oklahoma,will provide millions of dol- y tars in rax revenue over the life of the plant-This is in addition to 34 well-paying jobs and various ✓� _ forms of community support including scholar- f ships to area high school seniors. i .. ' Todd Jonas,Tenaska Senior Vice President of Operations and Asset Management,(front)bags non- perishable food items For the weekend backpack program at the Imperial Valley Food Bank in Ei Crn- tro,California.Jonas was among eight Tenaska personnel who volunteered at the food bank as part of the 2013 National Philanthropy Day. Tenaska Strives to be a Good Business Neighbor enaska strives to be a good and As part of its commitment to being a good neighbor,Tenaska provides sig- ' responsible neighbor in com- nificant economic benefits and contributes to community-building programs munities where it does business. where it does business. Highlights across our fleet include: The company cultivates long-term, • Approximately$13 million in tax revenue paid for 2017 to local govern- mutually beneficial relationships with ment and schools; local leaders and residents built on • Approximately 180 well-paying, full-time operations jobs at plant locations respect, value and trust.Those bonds in six states; are formed during the planning and . History of working with contractors to hire locally for construction jobs and development process for its power he in selecting local vendors,when possible; projects and continue throughout t • A long-standing record of support for broad-based community programs, life of the plants.Tenaska depends he ' from the local Scouts to food pantries and the United Way;good working relationships and open dialogue with local leaders to • More than $700,000 in scholarships provided to approximately 850 help maximize the benefits to the com- college-bound seniors to date; and munity while also ensuring its plants • Thousands of hours of time donated annually by employees to community remain competitive businesses and projects, from serving on school boards and Chambers of Commerce to stable employers. tutoring students and coaching athletics. What People are Saying about Tenaska t 3 '.I tl y is ri;q Y - Bright Faces! v Bright Futures! ' Tenaska recognizes the Tenaska is committed to commuty hiring For uc- tha[helps to bringgits Lion and operations jobs and projects to fmirion. in selecting local vendors. Local leaders and when possible.At the Te- neighbors were among naska Imperial Solar Energy the attendees ofa 10 h 1 Al Center South near El Ccn-n A�11 N P ' Anniversary celebration <, a, M,- u„ ftZtro,California,70 percent for the Tenaska Frontier K -, Fy „a n g of construction workers ��,�.�.< Generating Station near „, '""°°'"""'"°"" came from communities in Shiro,Texas. Imperial Coanry IM Trnats+urAeaira PA Tenaska has a history of supporting broad-based commit, nity programs.At the 10'h anniversary celebration for the More than$700,000 in college scholar- Tenaska Gateway Generating Station near Mt.Enterprise, ships have been provided to date in corn- Texas,a contribution was presented to the local food bank munities where Tcnaska plants do business, and attendees were encouraged to donate non-perishable food items. "When Tenaska arrived in our county "Do whatever you can to get Tenaska in your community because it seemed they were too good to be true. they are a great company and a good corporate citizen.You'll love f Ten years later,we are a living testament the fact that they're there." that when they become a part of a comma- —BilI Miller, mayor of Navasota,"Texas, during pity, they follow through on all the things development, construction and initial operation of the they say they will do, and then go above Tenaska Frontier Generating Station, and member of and beyond what a normal industry would Grimes County Economic Development Corporation do_ Many companies will make monetary contributions to schools; however, there are "These folks have been so genuine and so good to us, and just ex- few that will allow time for their employees tremely dedicated in the process of this plant—all the way from the to get one-on-one with students by work- inception of the plant to completion and for more than a decade of ' ing daily in a tutoring program.Tenaska operation.To have one of these plants in the community is a huge has been funding at least two scholar- asset, let me assure you." ships each year. Many of our graduates are —Buzz Fullen, mayor of Henderson,Texas, during unable to attend colleges or universities development, construction and initial operation of because of the high cost of post-secondary the Tenaska Gateway Generating Station education.These scholarships have pro- vided aportion of the funding to help "The benefit is really the start of a new industry. It's an industry students reach their dreams." that will create not one job here, but another one and another one —Van Smith, principal, Billingsley and another one.And all of these bring in other amenities." (Alabama) School during operation —jack Terrazas, Imperial County, California, supervisor , of Tenaska Lindsay Hill &Tenaska during development, construction and operation of Central Alabama generating stations Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center South _ . ....._..... . 1 For more about Tenaska,visit www,tenaska.com 3/14/18 s Facts & Figures ��nrasxA® 1 More than 30 years ago, a fledgling company set out to build a single power plant. Today, that company —Tenaska — is one of America's largest private, ' independentr n'energy companies. Amid an ever-changing energy industry,Tenaska succeeds by State-of-the-art Competencies assessing market needs,identifying opportunities,evaluating Tenaska is known throughout the industry for its excellence risks and employing innovative solutions that optimize value in independent power plant development,ownership and for customers and partners, operations;marketing natural gas and electric power;energy Our employees' breadth of skills,experience and industry risk management;asset acquisition and management;natural knowledge span the energy spectrum.This collective expertise gas exploration, production and transportation;and development yields success in not only the development,acquisition,financing, of electric transmission systems. ' operation and management of power generabngfacWties but Tenaska has raised approximately$15.1 billion m aggregate also energy marketing. financing and is one of Forbes'largest privately held U.S.companies. Tenacity is reflected in our name,and it's evident in our commit- Headquartered in Omaha,Nebraska,Tenaska has offices and ment to customers and partners,in our ability to adapt to diverse power plant locations across the United States and in Canada. market conditions and In our relentless drive to be the industry standard for excellence. l 510.5 BILLION 11.7EII-LION I Gross Operating Revenues Total Balance Sheet Equity 58,000 Mw Generation _ $VBILLION Energy Management f Total Assets Services Contracts ' fr 804 Mw 9.5 BCF Y Managed Plant Capacity Natural Gas Sold Or Managed L^7 1 Per Day in 2017 ' �FNAS/0° 14302 FNB Parkway,Omaha,Nebraska 68154-5212 LISA I TeL 402 691-9500 1 Tenaska,com 1 1 Energy Marketing ' s Natural Gas Electric Power Tenaska Marketing Ventures(TMV)has grown over the past 25 Tenaska Power Services Co.(TPS)is a leading third-party provider years to become one of the top five natural gas marketers in North of energy management services.Experienced in a variety of fuel America.With a customer focused approach,TMV provides supply types and renewables,TPS offers utilltes,munlcipallties,large chain management services,including reliable fuel supply,market industrial clients and independent power producers a diverse array and logistical services,asset management and financial services In of optimization,risk management,power trading and settlement ever-changing market conditions. In 2017,TMV sold or managed services.TPS also operates a 24-hours,seven-days-a-weektrading 9.5 billion cubic feet(Bcf)of natural gas per day,accounting for floor and power plant operations desk. approximately 10 percent of total U.S./Canadian natural gas TPS'PowerTools Platform'converts volumes of market data into consumption, valuable information,including"day-after"predictive financial TMV is a: reports that have resulted in the recovery of$4 million for ' • Top five natural gas marketer in North America,based on wholesale customers to date. physical volumes sold(Plaits Gas Daily) • No.1 natural gas pipeline capadty trader(CapaotyCenttercom) • No.I ranked company for customer value and loyalty(Mastio &Cornpony) 0 BCF Natural Gas Energy Management . Storage Capacity Services Contracts ' _ 9.4BCF ,� Natural Gas Energy Management Transported Per Day �,. Services Contracts TENAS KA- Tenaska Marketing ventures Headquarters:14302 FNB Parkway,Omaha,Nebraska 68154-5212 USA I Tei:402-758-61o1 I TMvdellvers.com ' Tenaska Power Services Co.Headquarters:1701 East Lamar Boulevard,Suite 1D0,Arlington,Texas 76006-7320 USA I Tel:817-462-1521 i 3 Vt C The Strategic Development&Acquisitions(SDA)Group has i extensive background in power markets across the United States and with power projects utillzing a variety of technologies ;, , ' and fuels. The SDA Group brings the combined resources of Tenaska to bear when working with customers to meet their power generation needs.In addition to providing expertise In siting, transmission interconnection,permitting,financing and construc- tion management,Tenaska can assist customers in fuel acquisition and transport,plant operations and energy marketing. For partners and investors,the SDA Group draws on a strongi record in development,origination,acquisitions and asset °K Investments &vAcquisifions ' management to optimize the value of energy assets.Our in-house ' Managed experts adapt project strategies to changing market, legislative and regulatory climates. ,. Develo ed ` x p = With almost 7,000 megawatts in managed plant operations and ' 925 megawatts under construction,Tenaska is known throughout ..•R,: the industry for its safe,efficient and environmentally responsible power plants. Its expertise spa ns design,construction ma nage- ment and decades of reliable operations. That's why Tenaska facilities are valuable assets—not just for power customers and partners,but for the communities they serve. tS"3,vv ;r - - -.f ; Tenaska manages operations for 11 natural gas-fueled and Managed� �'�," solar power plants it owns in partnership with other companies, ' Plant Capacity and Tenaska affiliates directly operate nine of those facilities f ; in seven states. . �` x 5-Year Average Peak-Hour Availability &NASKW 14302 FNB Parkway,Omaha,Nebraska 6 815 4-5 212 USA I Tel,402-691-9500 I fenaskaxom i 1 E i a! y -AFL,; fi f tYr 5 t < ' Z tea V�. l t4 r . t. Fu s. Y x Plants, Projects S3 & Offices k . . 0 Tenaska-Owned/Operated Natural Gas Plants Power Plants Developed And/Or Previously Managed By Tenaska(Affiliates Q Natural Gas Plant In Construction Natural Gas Plant In Advanced Development ©Tenaska-Owned Solar Plants Ea Solar Investment ' 3. Wind Projects In Advanced Development — Wind Investment MARKETS © Headquarters ■CAISO ■CAISO EIM ' WECC ■AESO ■SPP SPC M ERCOT , ® Regional Offices III MISO F,:IESO K SERC ,. PJM FRCC N.:NPCC ■NYISO ISO-NE TENAS KA® 14302 FNB Parkway,Omaha,Nebraska 68154-5222 USA I Tel:402-691-9500 ' Tenaska.com 7J1E/2a a 1 TENAsKAo 1 Environmental Commitment Ili � T 1 The Tenaska Lindsay Hill Generating Station near Billingsley,Alabama,is buffered by trees.Tenaska works with communities to find environmentally responsible solu- tions,front site landscaping to prntectian ofwildlife habitats and conservation. esponsible environmental stewardship is ingrained 1 in everything Tenaska does. Our power plants are designed, constructed and operated to comply with all applicable environmental standards. Our natural gas- - fueled plants are known for innovative and effective ways ' of protecting air quality,while using water efficiently and smartly.Tenaska also plays an active role in renewable power 'A.- through its operating solar plants and development of wind- generated power. Respected Air Quality Record Tenaskds fossil-fueled power plants are known for their superior emissions performance. Our highly efficient, clears-burning nat- ural gas-fueled plants emit extremely low levels of conventional pollutants and greenhouse gases per megawatt-hour of power gen- erated, One ofTenaska's first facilities, its Ferndale,Washington, co-generation project,was a pioneer in the use of selective catalytic reduction for controlling nitrogen oxide emissions. 1 The company's air quality record has been acknowledged by env!- ronmental watchdog Natural Resources Defense Council,which 0- since 2004 has listed Tenaska as having some of the lowest$eetwide average emission rates for fossil-fueled plants in the United States. Employees at Tenaska-operated power plants are trained to meet all applicable Continued an bark purge environmental standards. s : - 1.77 4 The 150-megawatt Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center West,in Southern California's Imperial Valley,sends renewable power to the San Diego area. Using Water Wisely 1:. ,: ! t Tenaska is committed to wind development. ' Individual employees are one-third owners of A commitment to efficient water use Elkhorn Ridge Wind, LLC,an 81-megawatt sk has is another areawhere Tena, a been een wind farm in Nebraska,and the company is recognized as an industry leader. One of ' the company's early Texas facilities was actively pursuing greenfidd wind develop- one of the first and largest power plants meni projects and acquisitions across the at the time to use reclaimed water in Llnired States. , its operations.Another Texas plant,the Tenaska also provides vital scheduling, Tenaska Frontier Generating Station marketing arid energy management services near Shiro, recycles wastewater for local to the renewables industry through its aggricultural irrigation.The design and power marketing affiliate,Tenaska Power ' operation of the wastewater system.at Services Co. Tenaska Virginia Generating Station Tenaska established a 44-acre wetland preservation near Scottsville allows the plant to reduce Protecting Natural Resources area,including wood duck nesting boxes and heron freshwater consumption by up to 150 mil- nesting platforms,adjacent to the Tenaska Georgia Protecting wetlands, cultural resources and lion gallons per year. Gcnerating Station scar Franklin,Georgia. g endangered wildlife are important consider- Renewable Energy anions for each Tenaska project. In Georgia,Tenaska preserved more than 44 acres of wetlands and 14 acres of trees adjacent to Tenaska has successfully leveraged its expertise in power plant our facility.Tenaska has restored forests in eastern Washington development into renewables.Its two utility-scale projects in state and donated money to buy and preserve tropical forestland ' Southern Californian Imperial Valley generate enough solar in Costa Rica that was in danger of being deforested. energy for San Diego Gas &Electric Company to serve 99,000 homes.The projects are helping California meet its Renewables Tenaska has also coordinated with local agencies, identifying op- Portfolio Standard (RPS) and climate change goals.Additionally, porrunities to restore degraded wildlands.The company has fur- , a Tenaska affiliate has a corporate investment in Soliage, LLC, thur worked with state, regional and federal agencies to restore a New Jersey-based developer of distributed solar photovoltaic forested wetlands in Shelby County,Texas, expanding habitat for electric generating stations. Wood Duck and other sensitive wildlife. For more about Tenaska or to view a copy of our Environmental, Health &Safety Policy, visit www.tcnaska.com 3/14/17 i