Yup, today (9/5/13), we have a double header for energy/utility issues before the Indiana Supreme Court. (See previous post http://wp.me/p37Lx8-1pD.) The issue of a proposed refuse derived fuel (RDF) project for the Logansport Municipal Utility (LMU) has been raging for many months. The oral arguments this morning before the Indiana Supreme Court pertains to just one aspect of this controversy.
To watch on-line click the headline below:
Julie Kitchell v. Ted Franklin, et al.
Case Summary
This case involves a ratepayer’s challenge to the validity of a city ordinance and resolution allowing the City of Logansport to negotiate a public-private agreement that would change certain aspects of how electricity is generated and provided to Logansport residents. On April 10, 2013, the Cass Superior Court, the Honorable Rick A. Maughmer presiding, granted the Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss, and on May 9, 2013, the Plaintiff appealed. On July 2, 2013, the Supreme Court assumed jurisdiction over the appeal by granting a verified motion to transfer filed by the Appellees/Defendants pursuant to App. Rule 56(A).
When:
THU, SEP 5, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Court: Indiana Supreme Court
Panel:
Case No: 09S00-1307-PL-476
County: Cass
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See this post from 2012 about the original RFP issued by the City of Logansport. http://www.indianadg.net/logansport-indiana-seeking-proposals-for-new-power-plant/