ORDER UNDER SECTION 363(b) OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE AUTHORIZING THE DEBTORS TO ENTER INTO GAS SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL ILLINOIS LIGHT COMPANY
SUSAN KELLEY, Bankruptcy Judge
Upon the motion (the "Motion") of the debtors and debtors in possession in the above-captioned chapter 11 cases (collectively, the "Debtors") and CILCO seeking entry of an order authorizing the Debtors to enter into the Agreement; and it appearing that the relief requested is essential to the continued operation of the Debtors' business and is in the best interest of the Debtors' estates and creditors; and it appearing that this Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334; and it appearing that this Motion is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157; and adequate notice of the Motion and opportunity for objection having been given, with no objections or requests for hearing having been filed; and it appearing that no other notice need be given; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby:
Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the same meaning ascribed in the Motion.
ORDERED that the Motion is granted in its entirety; and it is further
ORDERED that the Debtors' entry into the Agreement is hereby approved in all respects, retroactive to October 26, 2004; and it is further
ORDERED that nothing herein or in the Motion is intended to or shall be construed as an assumption of the Debtors' Gas Service Agreement with CILCO dated June 30, 1999 or their Gas Sales Agreement with CILCO dated October 9, 2002; and it is further
ORDERED that the Debtors reserve their rights to assume or reject the Gas Service Agreement with CILCO dated June 30, 1999 and the Gas Sales Agreement with CILCO dated October 9, 2002 in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code; and it is further
ORDERED that this Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from or related to the implementation of this Order.