HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 10/05/2021 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 3-9 AS
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, we the citizens of Fort Collins, Colorado, value local control of our
community services and have chosen to operate a community-owned, locally controlled, not-for-
profit electric utility; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins Utilities Light and Power is the second largest municipal
electric utility in Colorado; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins Utilities with Platte River Power Authority provide our homes,
businesses, and schools with safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and cost-effective
electricity; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins was one of the first cities to begin to underground the electric
system over 50 years ago and the benefits continue to this day. Service is provided to over
77,000 homes and businesses, over 55+ square miles and is 99.8% underground.
WHEREAS, Fort Collins Utilities and Platte River Power Authority are valuable
community partners that contribute substantially to the well-being of local citizens through
energy efficiency, customer service, environmental protection, economic development, and
safety awareness; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeni Arndt, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the week of October 3-9, 2021, as
PUBLIC POWER WEEK
in Fort Collins to honor Fort Collins Utilities and Platte River Power Authority’s consumer-
owners, policy makers, and employees who work together to provide the best possible electric
service to our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 5th day of October, A.D. 2021.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Interim City Clerk