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WORK SESSION
September 13, 2011
after the Urban Renewal Authority Meeting
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Proposed Electric Rate Options. (staff: Brian Janonis, Patty Bigner, Steve Catanach, Bill
Switzer; 2 hour discussion)
In the last decade, the electric utility industry has evolved in several areas. While the
core business of generation, distribution, metering and billing for service has continued
to reflect advances in fuels, equipment and system design, policy goals have become
increasingly important with an emphasis on engaging customers in achieving community
goals through effective pricing signals. As such, the philosophy surrounding when and
how much electricity is used by customers has become a focus of discussion. In Fort
Collins, this shift is reflected in the City Council adopted Energy Policy and Climate
Action Plan.
Historically, electric rates, especially for Fort Collins residential customers, have
remained stable with changes reflecting cost of service, including purchased power,
distribution and customer service costs. Recently, City Council expressed interest in a
tiered or inclining block rate for residential customers.
September 13, 2011
Staff has prepared several residential rate options for City Council discussion and
feedback. Commercial rate options propose a change to the General Service (GS) or
commercial rate class that more accurately reflects electric use of this diverse group of
customers. Rates for other commercial rate classes will reflect cost of service with a
seasonal component that mirrors the 2012 purchase power rate. Suggested
implementation strategies have also been developed for discussion.
Based on earlier feedback from the May 10, 2011 Council Work Session, the Council
Finance Committee and recent feedback from the Electric Board, staff in conjunction
with consultants has developed and analyzed the rate options now offered for discussion.
Feedback from this work session will be used in drafting rate ordinances for public
comment and City Council consideration on October 18, 2011. Rates are expected to be
effective January 1, 2012.
3. Review of Colorado Department of Transportation North I-25 Final Environmental
Impact Statement Document. (staff: Kathleen Bracke; 1 hour discussion)
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Region 4 staff has been developing
the North I-25 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for several years. Work on the
EIS began in 2001. The purpose of the North I-25 EIS is to plan for long-range
transportation needs to connect Northern Colorado with the Denver metropolitan area.
The study area focuses on highway and transit plans for the Interstate 25 corridor, US287
corridor, and the US85 corridor.
CDOT published the Final EIS document on August 19 and is seeking agency and public
comments through October 3. Staff has reviewed the Final EIS document and provided
technical comments to share with City Council and CDOT as part of this public review
period. The work session discussion and September 20 regular session action represents
the City’s opportunity to share staff, Council, and other potential community concerns
with CDOT as part of the formal comment period on the Final EIS document.
4. Other Business.
5. Adjournment.