HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 10/07/2008 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 5-11, 2008 AS PUBLI Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, we the citizens of Fort Collins, Colorado, place high value on local control
when it comes to community services and therefore have chosen to operate a community-owned,
locally controlled,not-for-profit electric utility,and as consumers and owners of our electric utility,
have a direct say in utility operations and policies; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins Utilities and Platte River Power Authority provide our homes,
businesses,social services and local government with reliable,environmentally responsible and low-
cost electricity; and
WHEREAS,Fort Collins Utilities and Platte River Power Authority are valuable community
assets that contribute substantially to the well-being of local citizens through energy efficiency,
customer service, environmental protection, economic development and safety awareness; and
WHEREAS, concerns about electric power supplies in other states have renewed public
interest in, and appreciation for the concept of locally controlled, community-owned public power
systems; and
WHEREAS, as a community's electric power system,it is our essential purpose to work in
partnership with our customer-owners to furnish an essential public service, and the best customer
service to citizens at a low cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the week of October 5-11, 2008, as the 22nd annual
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 7th day of October, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk