HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 10/01/2019 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 6-12. 2PROCLAMATION
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, this year marks the 50
th
anniversary of the start of the undergrounding
program at Fort Collins Utilities. Fort Collins was one of the first cities to take on this type of
project and the benefits continue to this day. Service is provided to over 70,500 homes and
businesses, over 55+ square miles and is 99% underground; and
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the week of October 6-12, 2019, 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 1st day of October, A.D. 2019.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk