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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY October 15, 2019
City Council
STAFF
Randy Reuscher, Utility Rate Analyst
Lance Smith, Utilities Strategic Finance Director
Eric Potyondy, Legal
Cyril Vidergar, Legal
SUBJECT
Items Relating to 2020 Utility Rates.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 125, 2019, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to
Revise Electric Rates, Fees and Charges.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 126, 2019 Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to
Revise Water Rates, Fees and Charges.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 127, 2019 Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to
Revise Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 128, 2019 Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to
Revise Stormwater Rates, Fees and Charges.
The purpose of this item is for Council to consider adjusting monthly charges for electric, water, wastewater,
and storm water services in 2020. The revenue requirements to support the 2020 budget will require
increasing monthly charges for electric service by 5.0% and stormwater service by 2.0%. While there is no
overall percentage increase planned for the Water or Wastewater Funds, there are minor rate class
adjustments proposed based on recent cost-of-service model updates. Upon adoption, these rates would be
effective January 1, 2020.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinances on First Reading.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Electric Fund
The electric rate ordinance proposed for 2020 rates includes the following items:
• A proposed 5% increase for the Electric Fund in 2020, which was included as part of the 2019-2020 City
Manager’s Recommended Budget
• Changes to retail rates driven by proposed wholesale rate structure changes
• The residential solar credit rate for excess generation proposed to remain at the current amount for 2020
• Reducing the Green Energy subscription price by 30% to account for non-carbon resources in the overall
electricity mix.
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Staff is proposing a 5% overall rate increase for the Electric Fund in 2020 to increase operating revenues
enough to offset operating expenses, so that reductions in reserves stop and funds can be set aside for future
capital improvements.
The electric cost-of-service (COS) model is updated every two years, with the last update occurring in 2018.
The resulting rate class impacts being proposed for 2020 are not tied to model updates, and instead are due to
a combination of varying levels to which customers classes use the distribution system, as well as structure
and component changes in wholesale rates. As shown in the table below, the impacts are greater on a
percentage basis for the residential and small commercial classes and less for industrial and substation
customers.
2020
% Increase
Residential 5.2%
Small Commercial 4.4%
Mid-sized Commercial 3.1%
Large Commercial 2.7%
Industrial 0.6%
Substation 0.0%
Rate Class
The ten-year rate forecast recognizes the increased cost of operations along with investments in
environmental initiatives and system infrastructure renewal. The increase in 2020 would generate additional
revenue that remains within the distribution utility of the City and will result in positive operating income being
generated for this Enterprise. Implementing these increases in 2020 compensates for the reduction in
Reserves which has occurred over the previous three budget cycles (2013-2018).
Changes in Wholesale Costs
Platte River Power Authority (Platte River) has proposed changes to the wholesale rate structure for 2020
related to recent updates to the wholesale rate model. While the proposed wholesale structure is a departure
from having only a basic energy charge and a coincident peak charge, the changes will not impact how retail
rates are structured for billing Fort Collins’ retail customers in 2020. However, these changes will have financial
implications as to how it affects various customer rate classes, mostly dependent on load factors.
Existing wholesale rates are based on two components:
• a seasonal energy charge, per kilowatt-hour (kWh) and
• a seasonal coincident peak demand charge, per kilowatt (kW)
The proposed wholesale rates for 2020 will include the following charges:
• Fixed monthly owner charge, based on the percentage of average annual energy sales
• transmission charge, per kW, based on non-coincident peak
• seasonal generation charge, per kW, based on coincident peak
• energy charge, per kWh (no longer seasonal)
o based on a dispatchable fixed charge for all energy supplied,
o plus, a weighted ratio of
▪ variable dispatchable energy
▪ variable intermittent energy
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Additional Platte River changes include:
• adding the month of September to the “summer” season, in addition to the months of June, July, and
August.
• Implementing a 75% demand ratchet for both the non-coincident peak charge (NCP) and coincident peak
(CP) charge, which will increase demand costs in non-summer months of the year, but is driven by peaks
that occur during the summer months
Without making an adjustment to demand costs at the retail level, the wholesale demand ratchet would drive a
~$1.5M revenue shortfall. While these costs are incurred during the non-summer months, staff is proposing
the summer demand charge for retail customers be increased to offset this amount because the cause of the
increased cost is higher summer peak demands. The impact would be an increase in the summer months
from $11.98 / kW to $13.27 / kW.
The Electric Rates Ordinance changes the Code to match Platte River’s change in the summer season and
extend the summer period for commercial customers to include the month of September. Residential
customers will continue with a five-month summer season, as previously established for time-of-day (TOD)
pricing, which already includes September as a summer month.
The wholesale energy component will no longer be seasonal, therefore eliminating the need for seasonal
energy charges at the retail level, other than in cases where wholesale demand charges are collected via an
energy charge (i.e. TOD pricing will continue to have a seasonal on-peak charge, but not a seasonal off-peak
charge)
The mix of wholesale costs will shift slightly higher (~2%) for demand and slightly lower for energy, therefore
having varying effects for retail rate classes. Generally, higher load factor customers (i.e. large commercial
and industrial) will benefit from this shift, while other rate classes will be negatively impacted.
The table below shows how the component charges will change for 2020 for residential TOD customers, given
the changes to distribution and wholesale costs that comprise each charge.
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6 percent
c. Fixed Charge Per account $ 6.40 17.9% $ 7.55 $ 8.00
b. Distribution facilities charge
(included in each component below for billing purposes)
d. Energy and demand charge
1. Summer
(a) On-Peak Per kWh $ 0.2055 6% $ 0.2183 $ 0.2585
(b) Off-Peak Per kWh $ 0.0437 -5% $ 0.0414 $ 0.0710
2. Non-summer.
(a) On-Peak Per kWh $ 0.1824 0% $ 0.1815 $ 0.2195
(b) Off-Peak Per kWh $ 0.0419 -1% $ 0.0414 $ 0.0710
e. Energy efficiency tier charge, for total consumption over 700
kWh in a billing month
Per kWh $ 0.0183 17.9% $ 0.0216 $ 0.0229
2020
Billed
Charge
Description Unit
2019
Component
Charge
2020 %
Change
2020
Component
Rate
a. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT)
Per kWh $ 0.0217 17.9% $ 0.0256
Green Energy Program
Platte River provides renewable energy in the general resource mix (formerly Tariff 1) through the
supplemental Tariff 7, which is based on individual member City commitments. Tariff 7 will continue through
2020 based upon the current structure. All renewable energy sources are expected to be included in the
primary wholesale tariff starting in 2021, and Tariff 7 will be eliminated.
The Green Energy Program provides an option for customers to subscribe to renewable electricity, in
predetermined “blocks” or up to 100% of their usage. The price premium has been based upon the tariff 7 cost,
which in 2019 is 2.5 cents per kWh. The retail price premium is currently 2.65 cents per kWh after the inclusion
of PILOTs.
The current program does not account for the amount of non-carbon resources provided to customers as part
of the overall resource mix. Given that non-carbon resources make up at least 30% of electricity, customers
who pay the total premium on 100% of their monthly kilowatt-hour use are buying more than 100% renewable
energy. Staff is recommending the Green Energy Rate be modified to account for the base resource mix. The
proposed approach adjusts the amount of renewable energy purchased by a factor of 70% of kWh use. This
adjustment means the current premium charge of 2.65 cents per kWh would be reduced in 2020 to 1.9 cents
per kWh. The overall decrease in revenue to the utility, at the current participation rate related to this
adjustment, is ~$125,000, but may be partially offset by increased participation in the program.
Staff has also determined that as a consequence of this change in program logic, the Green Energy program
will no longer be eligible for certification under the Green-e® Energy Program (green-e.org/programs/energy).
The primary reason is that some of the non-carbon resources in the base mix do not quality as Green-e®
certifiable sources (e.g. the hydro and older wind). Green-e® has provided a valuable external certification for
the Green Energy (and previously Wind Power) Program. However, it’s structure will be limiting to Utilities
options to provide renewable choices for customers moving forward. Several key points related to this change
include:
• Staff has no evidence that Green-e certification remains an important factor for customers. Annual letters
are sent out to subscribers regarding Green-e® certification with no feedback from customers and staff
has discussed this topic with key accounts and business subscribers.
• Utilities will save approximately $3,500 annually to not have to go through the certification process.
• There is a requirement to notify existing subscribers that the program is no longer certified. Staff will be
communicating the lower pricing to existing customers and can incorporate this requirement into the same
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• Utilities will be able to provide customers with detailed accounting of their sources of electricity as a Green
Energy program subscriber, in a similar fashion to that required by Green-e®.
Staff is recommending this pricing change for 2020 as an interim step prior to a more comprehensive revisions
for the Green Energy Program for 2021. By 2021, the new Roundhouse wind and Rawhide Prairie solar
projects will be operational, and the legacy Tariff 7 commitments may be absorbed into the primary wholesale
tariff. These major changes to the renewable energy sources for Fort Collins customers will necessitate an
overhaul of the Green Energy Program. Staff will incorporate this effort into 2020 work plans with the intent
being to provide customers with options to achieve 100% renewable energy from local and utility scale sources
as the overall resource mix evolves towards the 2030 goal of 100% renewable electricity.
Residential Solar Net Export Credit
Residential solar customers currently receive full retail credit rate for solar energy which they generate and
consume within their home and for solar energy generated in excess of what their home is consuming (net
export). Retail electricity rates include approximately 2.2 cents per kWh related to the cost of service for
operations and maintenance of the distribution system.
Fort Collins customers’ increasing adoption of solar energy systems provides long-term opportunities and
challenges for Utilities, for customers and for the community’s climate and energy goals. While Fort Collins
remains in the early phases of solar adoption, it is important to recognize that the current financial structures
are not sustainable if continued indefinitely. Staff is recommending a multi-step process with the objectives of:
• Continuing to support a robust local solar adoption rate and solar industry presence, and
• Providing a glide path for residential rate structures which aligns with the community’s goal to achieve
100% renewable electricity by 2030.
The analysis required to review the goals, targets, rates, pricing, policies and business models for solar and
distributed energy resources will be incorporated into the Our Climate Future planning process to update the
City’s energy and climate plans. The outcome for the effort will be to establish a sustainable financial model for
distributed energy resources and a predictable path and timeline for customers and trade allies which
recognizes the value of both the distribution grid system and individual assets to create Fort Collins energy
future.
As an initial step, staff is recommending that the effective residential solar credit rate for net excess generation
be maintained at the current amount for 2020. This proposed change in approach does not affect the customer
value for self-consumed solar energy. Because Fort Collins’ advanced electric meters measure and record the
net electricity consumption or net electricity export every 15 minutes, all self-consumed solar is always credited
at the full retail rate. It is only the excess solar energy that is returned to the distribution system that is
impacted by this proposal.
By holding the effective solar net export credit flat in 2020, the rate begins to address the inequity caused by
solar customers not contributing to the distribution system annual costs. The approach of holding the net
export compensation flat creates a gradual shift where the expected increases in wholesale costs will
approach the solar net export rate in the future. Note that other factors, including strategies related to fixed (or
base) charges for all customers may impact this approach in future years.
The initial impact on solar customers in 2020 is relatively small, as the average impact is expected to be
approximately $1.10 less compensation per month. This is approximately 2% of the annual system value. With
simplified modeling, this approach would reduce the cost recovery of a typical solar system by approximately
$450 over ten years. From the Utilities perspective, implementation of this strategy would have an impact of
approximately $2M over ten years.
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Rate Strategy Overview: The rate strategy that was developed as part of the Strategic Financial Plan in 2016
provides for objective rate adjustments based on financial metrics. This strategy is included in the stochastic
financial modeling for the plan and serves as the basis of the rate projections presented to Council since 2016.
The following criteria objectively determine when, why and how much rates should be adjusted to maintain the
financial health of each utility:
1. Adjust electric rates sufficient to meet Platte River Power Authority wholesale rate adjustments.
2. If the previous 3 years have averaged negative operating income, raise rates next year to the lesser of 5%
or the level sufficient to have offset the average operating loss.
3. If debt coverage is less than 2.0, increase rates the lesser of 5% and a level sufficient to raise the debt
coverage ratio to 2.1 the next year.
4. If the Available Reserve fund balance is projected to be negative at the end of any year, increase rates the
lesser of 5% and an amount sufficient to increase reserves to the minimum required reserve.
5. Add up all the previous criteria driven rate adjustments and take the lesser of 5% and the sum as the
recommended rate adjustment.
The table below shows how the criteria led to the requested rate adjustments for this budget cycle:
Oct '18 CURRENT
Criteria 2019 2020 2020 2021
1.4% 1.4% 0.3%
1. PRPA wholesale energy costs 1.4% 1.4% 1.4%
2. 3 yr ave Operating Income < 0 5.0% 3.0% 3.9% TBD
3. Debt Coverage Ratio < 2.0 TBD
4. Available Reserves less Capital Need < 0 TBD
Sum of Above 6.4% 5.8% 5.3%
5. Lesser of 5.0% or the sum of above 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% TBD
Increase Carried Forward 1.4% 0.8% 0.3% TBD
TBD - to be determined in the 2021-22 Budget cycle
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Electric Rate Trend: Below are charts for these two utilities showing the adjustments to rates that have been
implemented since 2007, along with the forecasted rate adjustments being proposed in this budget. The table
below each chart shows the rate adjustments that are anticipated to be necessary over the next 10 years to
provide adequate revenues to maintain the financial health as determined by the bond rating agencies criteria
for assessing new debt issuances.
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2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027
% Rate Increase
Electric Monthly Rates
Purchased Power
Distribution System
Energy Services
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Rate Increase 3.5% 1.8% 5.0% 5.0% 2-3% 1-3% 1-3% 1-3% 1-3% 1-3%
Debt Issuance $M $20.0
$165M of capital work is expected to be needed between 2017 and 2026 in addition to the current capital appropriations.
Stormwater Fund
The 2% stormwater increase for 2019 is intended to raise operating revenues modestly to increase the debt
capacity of the Enterprise. This is in anticipation of significant debt being needed for the capital improvements
necessary to complete the initial buildout of the stormwater infrastructure. Similar, modest adjustments of less
than 3% may be necessary over the coming decade depending on the timing and scale of the necessary
capital investments.
Criteria 2019 2020
1. 3 yr ave. Operating Income < $0 - -
3. Debt Coverage Ratio < 2.0 - -
4. Available Reserves less Capital Need < 0 * 2.0% 2.0%
Sum of Above 2.0% 2.0%
5. Lesser of 5.0% or the sum of above 2.0% 2.0%
* This is an estimate in lieu of the capital improvement plan
being prioritized. It will be necessary to increase revenues
to support the significant capital needs for this utility
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The graph below shows the rate history and forecast for the Stormwater Fund. There was a 5% increase in
2017, no increase in 2018, and 2% in 2019, along with 2% proposed for 2020. The forecast for future years
includes a 1%, or less, increase each year.
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2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027
% Rate Increase
Stormwater Monthly Rate Changes
Water and Wastewater Funds
Staff is proposing no changes in total revenue for the Water and Wastewater Funds for 2020. While there are
no overall changes to these funds, staff recently updated the cost-of-service models for each fund, which is
done every two years. These model updates are driving some minor rate class adjustments. The proposed
adjustments consider variations over the past two years in customer counts, consumption data, and costs
related to operating and maintenance, as well as capital projects.
The graph below shows the proposed rate class adjustments by customer class for the Water Fund. The
adjustments range from (1.3%) to 0.9%. The biggest driver is related to variations in overall consumption,
generally during the summer months when outdoor irrigation occurs. The peaking factor (peak day
consumption compared to average day consumption) for the residential class has increased, on average,
thereby driving an increase in the allocation of water production expenses to this class of customers, albeit
minor. The residential class is proposed to increase 0.4%, the duplex class is proposed to increase 0.8%, and
the multi-family class is proposed to increase 0.9%. The commercial class has decreased peak day flows
slightly, which along with other minor changes, is reflected in the proposed 1.3% rate decrease for 2020.
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The graph below shows the rate history and forecast for the Water Fund. No change occurred for 2019 and no
overall change is proposed for 2020. Future year proposals are for a 3% rate increase each year.
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Water Fund Annual Rate Changes
The graph below shows the proposed rate class adjustments by customer class for the Wastewater Fund,
which range from (0.6%) to 1.5%. While wastewater billing is tied to indoor water consumption, there are other
factors that play into wastewater utility costs. One example is effluent charges, which includes surcharges for
biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids, which are collected from commercial customers that
exceed certain thresholds. The biggest drivers in the wastewater changes are related to a combination of the
variability in the wastewater flows, and associated strengths of that waste, since the last model update. The
outcome of the recent model update shows the residential class decreasing 0.6%, the duplex class increasing
0.1%, the multi-family class increasing 1.4%, and the commercial class increasing 1.5%, for 2020.
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The graph below shows the rate history and forecast for the Wastewater Fund. No change occurred for 2019
and no overall change is proposed for 2020. Future year proposals are for a 2% increase each year.
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2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027
% Rate Increase
503 - Wastewater Fund Rate Changes
Typical Residential Utility Bill
The typical residential customer’s total utility bill will increase in 2020, under the proposed rate changes, by
2.3% on average, per month. The table below shows the impacts of all the proposed rate changes on the
utility bill of a typical residential customer.
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Utility 2019 2020 $ Change % Change
Electric $ 74.64 $ 78.37 $ 3.73 5.0%
Water $ 47.88 $ 48.07 $ 0.19 0.4%
Wastewater $ 34.45 $ 34.24 $ (0.21)-0.6%
Stormwater $ 15.73 $ 16.04 $ 0.31 2.0%
Total Average Bill $ 172.70 $ 176.73 $ 4.03 2.3%
Average Residential Monthly Bill
Fort Collins Utilities
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Electric Rate Ordinance - In 2020, the proposed 5.0% increase would add an estimated $6.5M to operating
revenues which will partially address the ongoing operating loss. The attached one-page budget summary for
the Light and Power Enterprise Fund shows the budget assuming this proposed 5.0% rate increase is adopted.
Because reserves have been drawn down already any reduction in the proposed 5.0% rate increase would
need to be offset by a corresponding amount in the accepted budget Offers.
Stormwater Rate Ordinance - In 2020, the proposed 2.0% increase would add an estimated $0.3M to
operating revenues. In the near term this modest rate increase will allow the utility to build up reserves to
strengthen the utility’s financial position ahead of anticipated debt issuances. The attached one-page budget
summary for the Stormwater Enterprise Fund shows a contribution to reserves in both years. In the long term
this will increase the debt capacity necessary to finance the remaining stormwater infrastructure.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its September 12, 2019 meeting, the Energy Board voted unanimously to support the 2020 electric rate
increase and changes as proposed by staff.
At its September 19, 2019 meeting the Water Board voted unanimously that City Council approve the
proposed 2% increase to Stormwater as well as the rate class adjustments for Water and Wastewater for
2020, as proposed by staff.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Key Accounts have been communicating the 5.0% overall electric rate increase, 2% stormwater increase, and
the rate class adjustments to water and wastewater rates being proposed for 2020.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Energy Board minutes, September 12, 2019 (draft) (PDF)
2. Water Board minutes, September 19, 2019 (draft) (PDF)
3. Powerpoint presentation (PDF)
ENERGY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - ABRIDGED
September 12, 2019 – 5:30 pm
222 Laporte Ave.; Colorado Room
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ROLL CALL
Board Members Present: Chairperson Nick Michell, Vice Chairperson Amanda Shores, Alan Braslau,
Bill Becker, Dan Gould, Jeremy Giovando, John Fassler, Stacey Baumgarn
Board Members Absent: None
OTHERS PRESENT
Staff Members Present: Christie Fredrickson, Cyril Vidergar, Brian Tholl, Tim McCollough, Molly Saylor,
Michael Authier, Lance Smith, Rhonda Gatzke, Mark Cassalia
Platte River Power Authority: Paul Davis
Members of the Public: Rick Coen
2020 ELECTRIC RATES, INCLUDING GREEN ENERGY & SOLAR
EXPORT
Lance Smith, Director, Financial Planning & Assets
(attachments available upon request)
Mr. Smith summarized the proposed rate increases for 2020, which includes a 5% increase in electric
rates, and a 2% increase in stormwater rates. Water and wastewater do not have a proposed increase in
2020. In 2019, Platte River raised the cost of wholesale energy by 1.4%, but the Utility’s three-year
average operating income was negative, so staff requested a 5% electric rate increase to improve the
operating income and carried forward the 1.4% increase from Platte River to 2020. Mr. Smith said in
2020, finance staff identified a 3.9% electric rate increase as necessary to bring the operating income
above zero, and the 1.4% wholesale rate increase carried over from 2019 (totaling 5.3%). So as not to
exceed the 5% increase threshold, staff is proposing a 5% increase in 2020 and carrying over the
remaining 0.3% to 2021.
Chairperson Michell said it would be helpful to see and & understand exactly what the Light and Power
fund looks like. Mr. Smith said staff is currently awaiting the completion of the updated Capital
Improvement Plan, which will help them understand a rate forecast after they run it through the long-term
financial model. By the by end of year Mr. Smith expects to have a clear picture of the Utility’s financial
health and would be happy to come back to the Board with that information.
Chairperson Michell asked if the increased costs for the Halligan expansion will affect the request for a
5% electric rate increase, and Mr. Smith said no, they won’t be asking for Halligan funding in 2020 and he
tries to stagger the utility rate increases so the customer’s bill doesn’t have a drastic increase all at once.
In addition to the 5% overall electric rate increase, staff is also proposing to hold the solar credit flat for
energy returned to the grid. The intent behind that proposal is to create a smooth path to merge with
Platte River’s 100% renewable energy goal by 2030. Commercial customers’ summer season will be
extended to four months in 2020 (June through September), and wholesale energy will no longer be
seasonal (wholesale demand charges will remain seasonal, with a 75% ratchet implemented).
Without making an adjustment to demand costs at the retail level, the wholesale demand ratchet would
drive an approximate $1.5 million revenue shortfall. While these costs are incurred during the non-
summer months, staff is proposing the summer demand charge for retail customers be increased to offset
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this amount because the cause of the increased cost is higher summer peak demands. The impact
would be an increase in the summer months from $11.98 per kW to $13.27 per kW.
Staff is also looking to modify the Green Energy Program. The current green energy price is 2.65 cents
per kWH, but because 30% of our resource mix is non-carbon, staff is proposing to reduce the green
energy price to 1.9 cents per kWh in 2020. This is expected to reduce the Utility revenue by
approximately $125,000 for 2020, but it’s possible the reduction in charge could encourage participation.
Chairperson Michell asked if there will still be a Green Energy Program in 2021, or if it’s possible it will go
away along with Tariff 7? Mr. McCollough said the plan for Tariff 7 beyond 2020 has not been finalized
yet. He added it would be good for Fort Collins to roll everything into the base tariff portfolio, because we
have a disproportionate share of Tariff 7 energy and cost.
Mr. Smith displayed a chart showing the current solar retail credit and wholesale cost forecast over the
next 10 years. By flattening the retail credit from 2020 to 2030, the distribution delta gap will decrease as
we approach the goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030. Board member Braslau asked what the
Colorado law is regarding solar energy buy-back rates. Mr. McCollough said there is no statewide
specification for net-metering buy-back rates. Mr. Vidergar added that the City’s Electric Utility is exempt
from many of the PUC’s regulations, including specifics on the setting of rates and the state’s renewable
energy standards. The City uses the PUC regulations as a benchmark or best practices but is not
required to comply with them.
Chairperson Michell said from a financial standpoint he understands why staff would propose to flatten
the retail credit, but as a customer, he would prefer to see something structured about how the City puts a
value on solar because now the flattening of the credit could appear as devaluing solar and renewable
energy practices. Mr. McCollough added that the 5% rate increase benefits self-consumption solar
customers because they are avoiding that cost. Chairperson Michell asked Mr. Coen his opinion about
the flattened retail credit. Mr. Coen said residential homeowners purchase homes for a variety of
reasons, so the impact might be minimal, but said it will be important to work thoroughly on the
messaging so that it doesn’t inadvertently discourage the use and adoption of solar.
Vice Chairperson Shores asked for clarification regarding Mr. Smith’s rate smoothing process. Mr. Smith
said Council focuses on the overall impact to the utility bill, so they provide general direction about rate
increase ceilings and balancing which or how many of the utilities can increase rates in a calendar year.
Mr. McCollough said staff can also ask for higher rate increases in years when a utility doesn’t really need
it, to help build for needs in the future.
Board member Giovando said he understood from the presentation that there is a need to increase
revenue, and the majority of the rate increase will be imposed upon the peak-usage charge; however, the
Utility is also encouraging customers to curb their usage during those peak-hour rate periods. He asked if
staff is anticipating that many customers won’t change their usage behaviors so the Utility can hit the
revenue mark, or do they think customers have changed their behaviors and the Utility will still come up
short on the revenue? Mr. Smith said the majority of the increase is coming through increasing the fixed
charge and the distribution facility charge, which has nothing to do with when a customer uses uses
energy.
Board member Baumgarn said he understands the necessity of the rate increase, but he believes the
storytelling of the increase is unsettling.
Chairperson Michell moved the Energy Board support the 2020 electric rate increase and
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changes, as proposed by staff.
Vice Chairperson Shores seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Board member Braslau said it’s important for the communications to justify the increase in residential
fixed rate charges. Chairperson Michell said if Council will approve these rates increases, it would be a
step in the right direction because the Board has asked for base rate increases for at least five years.
Vote on the Motion: It passed 7-0, with 1 abstention.
Board member Giovando said he abstained from voting because he feels uncomfortable encouraging
customers to reduce their energy usage while also raising rates and the Utility’s revenue.
Excerpt from Unapproved DRAFT MINUTES - WATER BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
September 19, 2019, 5:30 p.m.
222 Laporte Avenue, Colorado River Community Room
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2020 Utility Rates
(Attachments available upon request)
Utilities Strategic Finance Director Lance Smith summarized the proposed rates that
staff will take to City Council on October 15 for first reading and November 5 for
second reading: 5% increase in electric rates by 5%, 2% stormwater increase to
raise operating revenues modestly to increase the enterprise’s debt capacity; 0%
increase in rates for to the Water Fund and Wastewater Fund with variation by rate
class.
Wastewater rates contain small rate class specific adjustments; staff has seen an
increase in wastewater treated at the plant and slight decrease in single family use,
which is reflective of the trend of overall decrease in use; didn’t increase in 2019
and 2020, but forecasting a 2% increase on average. Customers will receive
information with their first bill in January and information will be available at
www.fcgov.com.
Discussion Highlights: Board members commented on and inquired about various
related topics including the need to clarify the messaging on rate increases and
suggestion that staff give context, such as annual increase per customer totals;
elevator speech on why rates are increasing; whether customers in different rate
classes receive different messages (staff confirmed they do); messaging on Water
Supply Requirement increase due to excessive use (The proposed change to the
Water Supply Requirement increases the cost of 1 acre-foot of required raw water
from $17,300 to $21,500, or 24%); whether there will be an increase in 2022 (Mr.
Smith replied he expects an increase; Ms. Webb mentioned developers installing
water taps of inadequate size at the time of construction and then later having to
pay for larger taps); impacts of a hypothetical scenario in which a homeowners
association (HOA) chooses to not pay the excess water use fee and lets the grass
die, and it’s not counted as revenue; whether staff is examining landscaping plans
as part of development review process to ensure adequate water will be supplied
(staff confirmed outreach to HOAs and developers); Rigden Farm landscaping (staff
stated the HOA decided to install drought-tolerant landscaping and is therefore
allowing the grass to die as recommended by staff as the most cost effective and
efficient preparation for the transition); upcoming Council discussion on changes in
the community’s look as high-water landscaping is phased out and replaced by
drought tolerant landscaping.
ATTACHMENT 2
WATER BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
09/19/2019 – Excerpt from Unapproved DRAFT MINUTES Page 2
Board Member Steve Malers moved that Water Board recommend to City Council
approval of the proposed 2% increase to Stormwater as well as the rate class
adjustments for Water and Wastewater for 2020, as proposed by staff.
Board Member Phyllis Ortman seconded the motion.
Discussion on the motion: None
Vote on the Motion: it passed unanimously, 8-0
Discussion after the vote: A board member commented on similarities between
Connecticut and Colorado water prices; moved from Connecticut because monthly
water bill went from $100 per month to $1,000 per month over 25 years. Mr. Smith
replied that rates will not increase by more than 5% at a time. Another board
member commented on past Southern California Edison bills; understood that at
one point in summer the monthly bill would be as high as $400.
2020
October 15, 2019
City Council – First Reading
ATTACHMENT 3
2020 Rate Summary
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UTILITY 2020 PROPOSED
INCREASE NOTES
ELECTRIC 5% Varies by rate class
WATER 0% Varies by rate class
WASTEWATER 0% Varies by rate class
STORMWATER 2% Same for all classes
Financial Criteria for Rate Adjustments
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Electric
Criteria 2019 2020 2021
1.4% 0.3%
1. PRPA wholesale energy costs 1.4% 1.4%
2. 3 yr ave Operating Income < 0 5.0% 3.9% TBD
3. Debt Coverage Ratio < 2.0 TBD
4. AvailableReserves less Capital Need < 0 TBD
Sum of Above 6.4% 5.3%
5. Lesser of 5.0% or the sum of above 5.0% 5.0% TBD
Increase Carried Forward 1.4% 0.3% TBD
TBD - to be determined in the 2021-22 Budget cycle
2020 Electric Rates
• Wholesale Rate Changes for PRPA
• Implementation of an Owner Charge
• Energy charges will no longer be seasonal
• Changes to demand charges
• 4-month summer season to include September (Jun – Sep)
• Proposed Retail Rate Changes
• Lower renewable energy premium by 30%
• Proposal to hold solar credit flat for energy returned to grid (less than 20% of distributed
generation would be impacted)
2020 Water Rates
Shifts in peaking
factors (ratio of
peak day
demand to the
average day
demand) are
driving these
adjustments
2020 Wastewater Rates
Changes in
flow volumes
and associated
strengths of
that waste are
driving shifts in
costs between
rate classes
Financial Criteria for Rate Adjustments
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Criteria 2019 2020
1. 3 yr ave Operating Income < 0
2. Debt Coverage Ratio < 2.0
3. Available Reserves less Capital Need < 0 2.0% 2.0%
Sum of Above 2.0% 2.0%
4. Lesser of 5.0% or the sum of above 2.0% 2.0%
Stormwater
2019 - 2020 Residential Average Bill
Utility 2019 2020 $ Change % Change
Electric $ 74.64 $ 78.37 $ 3.73 5.0%
Water $ 47.88 $ 48.07 $ 0.19 0.4%
Wastewater $ 34.45 $ 34.24 $ (0.21)-0.6%
Stormwater $ 15.73 $ 16.04 $ 0.31 2.0%
Total Average Bill $ 172.70 $ 176.73 $ 4.03 2.3%
Average Residential Monthly Bill
Fort Collins Utilities
2019 Residential Average Bill
Electric Water Wastewater Stormwater Total
2019 2019 2019 2019 2019
Longmont $ 65.25 $ 49.43 $ 33.38 $ 13.05 $ 161.11
Greeley $ 79.39 $ 57.05 $ 20.24 $ 11.76 $ 168.44
Loveland $ 77.08 $ 44.84 $ 32.33 $ 17.60 $ 171.84
Ft Collins $ 74.64 $ 47.88 $ 34.45 $ 15.73 $ 172.70
Boulder $ 79.39 $ 47.13 $ 36.87 $ 16.39 $ 179.78
Colorado Springs $ 86.43 $ 88.87 $ 29.41 N/A $ 204.71
Utilities Affordability Portfolio
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ORDINANCE NO. 125, 2019
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS TO REVISE ELECTRIC RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES
AND UPDATING RELATED PROVISIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council is empowered and directed by Article XII, Section 6, of the
City Charter to fix, establish, maintain and provide for the collection of such rates, fees or
charges for utility services furnished by the City as will produce revenues sufficient to pay the
costs, expenses and other obligations of the electric utility, as set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, the rates, fees or charges for utility services set forth herein are necessary to
produce sufficient revenues to provide the utility services described herein; and
WHEREAS, revenues from the rates, fees or charges for utility services set forth herein
shall be used to defray the costs of providing such utility services as required by the Charter and
the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the City purchases bulk wholesale electric power from Platte River Power
Authority (“PRPA”) pursuant to an Amended Contract for Supply of Electric Power and Energy,
dated May 30, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Utilities staff has determined the increased local distribution costs will
require an additional average 5% rate increase in 2020 in order to remain consistent with Article
XII, Section 6, of the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, in addition to adjusting electric rates, Utilities staff has identified formatting
and maintenance updates to Chapter 26 of the City Code necessary to improve the clarity with
which electric rates are stated; and
WHEREAS, the Energy Board considered the proposed electric rates and methods of
application at its September 12, 2019 regular meeting, and provided recommendations of
approval of proposed rate sets to City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and staff have recommended to the City Council the
following electric rate adjustments and City Code rate language clarifications for all billings
issued with meter readings on or after January 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, it is the desire of the City Council to amend Chapter
26 of the City Code to revise the electric rates, fees and charges as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
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Section 2. That Section 26-391 (a) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by addition of two new definitions to read as follows:
…
Component energy charge/credit shall mean the base rate for energy consumption or net-metered
generation, which is combined with the PILOT and distribution facilities charge (where
indicated) for the “billed charge” or “bill credit” reflected on a customer’s utility bill.
…
Billed charge shall mean the charge appearing on a residential or small commercial customer’s
utility bill, reflecting the combined total of PILOT, component energy charge, and distribution
facilities charge (where indicated). For other commercial services, this charge adds only PILOT
to the designated component charge, as indicated in the respective rate table for the service class.
Bill credit shall mean the credit appearing on a residential customer’s bill, reflecting the
combined total of component energy credit and distribution facilities credit (where indicated).
…
Section 3. That Sections 26-464 (c), (d), (e), (f), (p), and (r) of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-464. - Residential energy service, schedule R.
. . .
(c) Monthly rate.
Tiered Rate - Limited-Term. The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of
the following charges, applied to all remote-read meter readings on or after January 1,
2019. Customers enrolled in manual meter reading services as of August 31, 2018 shall
remain on the tiered rates below until the date meter upgrades necessary to serve such
customers on time-of-day rates are completed, as which time the time-of-day rates
under subsection (2) of this Section shall apply.
a. Fixed Charge Per account $6.40
b. Distribution facilities charge Per kWh $0.0283
c. Energy and demand charge
1. Summer. For billings based on meter readings during the months of June, July and August,
provided that no customer shall be billed more than three (3) full billing cycles at the summer
rate.
a) Tier 1 - for the first five hundred (500) kilowatt hours per
month
Per kWh $0.0660
b) Tier 2 - for the next five hundred (500) kilowatt hours per
month
Per kWh $0.0839
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c) Tier 3 - for all additional kilowatt hours per month Per kWh $0.1196
2. Non-summer. For billings based on meter readings during the months of January through
May and September through December.
a) Tier 1 - for the first five hundred (500) kilowatt hours per
month, per kWh
Per kWh $0.0607
b) Tier 2 - for the next five hundred (500) kilowatt hours per
month, per kWh
Per kWh $0.0651
c) Tier 3 - for all additional kilowatt hours per month, per kWh Per kWh $0.0744
d. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all monthly service charges billed pursuant to this Section
6 percent
e. Income-qualified assistance program ("IQAP") discount. Discount applied to
monthly charges in "a.", "b.", and "c." for IQAP participating residential customers,
as further described in Section 26-724 of the Code.
23 percent
(2) Time-of-day. The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of the
following charges applied to all energy consumption on or after January 1, 201920. Customers
enrolled in manual meter reading services as of August 31, 2018 shall be billed based on time-of-
day rates as of the date meter upgrades necessary to serve such customers on time-of-day rates
are completed.
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(including
PILOT)
a. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all component charges pursuant
to this Section
6 percent
ab. Fixed Charge
Per
account
$6.40 $7.55
$8.00
bc. Distribution facilities charge (applied to energy
charges in d.1. and d.2. below)
Per kWh
$0.0217
$0.0256
cd. Wholesale Energy Charge (combined eEnergy and demand costs) charge
1. Summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of May, June, July, August,
and September
(a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding
holidays)
Per kWh
$0.2055
$0.2183
$0.2585
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(b) Off-Peak Per kWh
$0.0437
$0.0414
$0.0710
2. Non-summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of January through April
and October through December.
(a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding
holidays)
Per kWh
$0.1824
$0.1815
$0.2195
(b) Off-Peak Per kWh
$0.0419
$0.0414
$0.0710
de. Energy efficiency tier charge, per kilowatt hour
for total consumption over 700 kWh in a billing
month (regardless of on-peak or off-peak)
Per kWh
$0.0183
$0.0216
$0.0229
e. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all monthly service charges billed pursuant to
this Section
6 percent
f. Income-qualified assistance discount. Discount applied to
effective monthly charges in "a.", "b.", and "c." and “d.” for
IQAP participating residential customers, as further described in
Section 26-724 of the Code.
23 percent
(d) Medical assistance program.
. . .
(3) a. Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Time-of-day. The discounted monthly rates for
customers with electrical durable medical equipment only shall be the sum of the
following charges, applied to all energy consumption on or after January 1, 201920:
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(including
PILOT)
1. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this
Section
6 percent
12. Fixed Charge
Per
account
$6.40 $7.55
$8.00
3. Distribution facilities charge (applied to energy
charges in 4.a) and 4.b) below)
Per kWh
$0.0217
$0.0256
2. Distribution facilities charge Per kWh $0.0217
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34. Energy and demand charge
a) Summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of May, June, July, August, and
September
(i) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding
holidays)
Per kWh
$0.1439
$0.1528
$0.1891
(ii) Off-Peak Per kWh
$0.0306
$0.0290
$0.0578
b) Non-summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of January through April
and October through December.
(i) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding
holidays)
Per kWh
$0.1277
$0.1271
$0.1618
(ii) Off-Peak Per kWh
$0.0294
$0.0290
$0.0578
45. Energy efficiency tier charge, per kilowatt
hour for total consumption over 700 kWh in a
billing month (regardless of on-peak or off-peak)
Per kWh
$0.0183
$0.0216
$0.0229
5. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all monthly service charges billed pursuant to
this Section
6 Percent
(4) a. Air Conditioning (A/C) Time-of-day. The discounted monthly rates for customers with
medical needs requiring air conditioning only shall be the sum of the following charges, applied
to all energy consumption on or after January 1, 201920:
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(including
PILOT)
1. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this
Section
6 percent
12. Fixed Charge
Per
account
$6.40 $7.55
$8.00
3. Distribution facilities charge (applied to
energy charges in 4.a) and 4.b) below)
Per kWh $0.0217 $0.0256
2. Distribution facilities charge Per kWh $0.0217
34. Energy and demand charge
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holidays)
(ii) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0437 $0.0414 $0.0710
b) Non-summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of January through
April and October through December.
(i) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding
holidays)
Per kWh $0.1824 $0.1815
$0.2195
(ii) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0419 $0.0414 $0.0710
45. Energy efficiency tier charge, per kilowatt
hour for total consumption over 700 kWh in a
billing month (regardless of on-peak or off-peak)
Per kWh $0.0183 $0.0216
$0.0229
5. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all monthly service charges billed
pursuant to this Section
6 percent
(5) a. Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & A/C Time-of-day. The discounted monthly
rates for customers with electrical durable medical equipment and medical needs
requiring air conditioning shall be the sum of the following charges, applied to all
energy consumption on or after January 1, 201920:
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(including
PILOT)
1. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to
this Section
6 percent
12. Fixed Charge
Per
account
$6.40 $7.55
$8.00
3. Distribution facilities charge (applied to
energy charges in 4.a) and 4.b) below)
Per kWh
$0.0217
$0.0256
2. Distribution facilities charge Per kWh $0.0217
34. Energy and demand charge
a) Summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of May, June, July, August,
and September
(i) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding
holidays)
Per kWh
$0.0437
$0.0414
$0.0710
(ii) Off-Peak Per kWh
$0.0306
$0.0290
$0.0578
b) Non-summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of January through
April and October through December.
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(i) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding
holidays)
Per kWh
$0.1277
$0.1271
$0.1618
(ii) Off-Peak Per kWh
$0.0294
$0.0290
$0.0578
45. Energy efficiency tier charge, per kilowatt
hour for total consumption over 700 kWh in a
billing month (regardless of on-peak or off-
peak)
Per kWh
$0.0183
$0.0216
$0.0229
5. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all monthly service charges billed
pursuant to this Section
6 percent
. . .
(e) Renewable resource. Renewable energy resources, including, but not limited to, energy
generated by the power of wind, may be offered on a voluntary basis to customers at the
premium per kilowatt hour set forth in this Subsection (e). The utility may establish and offer
voluntary programs designed to increase and enhance the use of energy generated by
renewable energy resources in support of Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility.
Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
Per kWh
$0.025
$0.0175
$0.019
(f) Excess capacity charge. The monthly capacity charge kilowatt set forth in this Subsection (f)
may be added to the above charges for service to intermittent loads in accordance with the
provisions of the Electric Service Standards.
Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
Per kW $2.21 $2.32 $2.46
. . .
(p) Net metering.
. . .
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(5) a. Tiered Rate - Limited Term. The customer-generator's consumption of energy from
the utility and production of energy that flows into the utility's distribution system shall
be measured on a monthly basis. The energy from the utility consumed by the
customer-generator shall be billed at the applicable rate as outlined in Subsection (c) of
this Section. The energy produced by the customer-generator shall be credited to the
customer monthly as follows, applied to all manual-read meter readings on or after
January 1, 2019. Customers enrolled in manual meter reading services as of August 31,
2018 shall remain on the tiered rates below until the date meter upgrades necessary to
serve such customers on time-of-day rates are completed, at which time the time-of-day
rates under subsection b. of this Section shall apply.
1. Distribution facilities credit Per kWh $0.0283
2. Energy and demand credit Per kWh $0.0660
b. Time-of-day. For The customer-generator’s on a "time-of-day" (TOD) rate,
consumption of energy from the utility and production of energy that flows into the
utility's distribution system shall be measured on a monthly basis. The energy from
the utility consumed by the customer-generator shall be billed at the applicable
rates under Subsection (c) of this Section. The energy produced by the customer-
generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows, applied to all
generation returned to the grid on or after January 1, 201920. Customers enrolled in
manual meter reading services as of August 31, 2018 shall be credited based on
time-of-day rates as of the date meter upgrades necessary to serve such customers
on time-of-day rates are completed.
Description Unit
Component
Credit
Bill Credit
1. Distribution facilities credit (applied to credits in 2. and
3. below)
Per kWh $0.0217
2. Energy and demand credit - For billings based on generation during the months
of May, June, July, August and September
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding holidays) Per kWh
$0.2055
$0.2183
$0.2400
b) Off-Peak Per kWh
$0.0437
$0.0414
$0.0631
3. Energy and demand credit - For billings based on generation during the months
of January through April and October through December
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding holidays) Per kWh
$0.1824
$0.1815
$0.2032
b) Off-Peak Per kWh
$0.0419
$0.0414
$0.0631
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(r) Net metering—Community solar projects.
. . .
(3) a. Tiered Rate - Limited Term. Both the customer's consumption of energy from the
utility and interest in the production of energy that flows into the utilities' distribution
system shall be measured on a monthly basis. The energy from Fort Collins Utilities
consumed by the customer shall be billed at the applicable rate as outlined in Subsection
(c) of this Section. The method used to measure energy produced and issue credits
under this Section shall be the same for subscriber-owned facilities and dedicated
program-managed facilities. The energy produced by the customer's portion of the
qualifying facility shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows, applied to all
remote-read meter readings on or after January 1, 2019. Customers enrolled in manual
meter reading services as of August 31, 2018 shall remain on the tiered rates below until
the date meter upgrades necessary to serve such customers on time-of-day rates are
completed, at which time the time-of-day rates under Subsection b. of this Section shall
apply.
1. Distribution facilities credit Per kWh $0.0141
2. Energy and demand credit Per kWh $0.0660
b. Time-of-day. For customer-generators on a "time-of-day" rate, tThe customer's
consumption of energy from the utility and interest in the production of energy that
flows into the utilities' distribution system shall be measured on a monthly basis.
The energy from the utility consumed by the customer-generator shall be billed at
the applicable rates under Subsection (c) of this Section. The method used to
measure energy produced and issue credits under this Section shall be the same for
subscriber-owned facilities and dedicated program-managed facilities. The energy
produced by the customer-generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as
follows, applied to all generation returned to the grid on or after January 1, 201920.
Customers enrolled in manual meter reading services as of August 31, 2018 shall
be credited based on time-of-day rates as of the date meter upgrades necessary to
serve such customers on time-of-day rates are completed.
Description Unit
Component
Credit
Bill Credit
1. Distribution facilities credit (applied to credits in 2.
and 3. below)
Per kWh $0.0109
2. Energy and demand credit - For billings based on generation during the months of May,
June, July, August and September
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding
holidays)
Per kWh
$0.2055
$0.2183
$0.2292
b) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0437 $0.0523
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$0.0414
3. Energy and demand credit - For billings based on generation during the months of January
through April and October through December
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding
holidays)
Per kWh
$0.1824
$0.1815
$0.1924
b) Off-Peak Per kWh
$0.0419
$0.0414
$0.0523
c. The Utilities Executive Director shall have authority to extend issuance of credits
under Subsection (3)a. until December 31, 2018, as needed to comply with
requirements of power supply or purchase agreements with project owners.
Section 4. That Sections 26-465 (c), (e), (f), (q), and (r) of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-465. - Residential demand All-electric residential service, schedule RED.
. . .
(c) Monthly rate.
(1) Tiered Rate - Limited Term. The monthly rates shall be the sum of the following
charges, applied to all manual-read meter readings on or after January 1, 2019.
Customers enrolled in manual meter reading services as of August 31, 2018 shall
remain on the tiered rates below until the date meter upgrades necessary to serve such
customers on time-of-day rates are completed, at which time the time-of-day rates in
subsection (2) of this Section shall apply.
a. Fixed Charge Per account $6.40
b. Demand charge Per kW $2.50
c. Distribution facilities charge Per kWh $0.0249
d. Energy charge
1. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in
the months of June, July and August
Per kWh $0.0461
2. Non-summer. For billings based on meter
readings in the months of January through May and
September through December
Per kWh $0.0443
3. The meter reading date shall generally determine
the summer season billing months; however, no
customer shall be billed more than three (3) full billing
cycles at the summer rate
e. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise. 6 percent
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A charge based on all monthly service charges billed pursuant to this
Section
f. Income-qualified assistance program ("IQAP") discount. Discount
applied to monthly charges in "a.", "b.", and "c." above for IQAP
participating residential customers, as further described in Section 26-
724 of the Code
23 percent
(2) Time of day. The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of the following
charges, applied to all energy consumption on or after January 1, 201920. Customers
enrolled in manual meter reading services as of August 31, 2018 shall be billed based
on time-of-day rates as of the date meter upgrades necessary to serve such customers on
time-of-day rates are completed.
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(including
PILOT)
a. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this
Section
6 percent
ab. Fixed Charge Per account $6.40 $7.55 $8.00
c. Distribution facilities charge (applied to
charges in d.1. and d.2. below)
Per kWh $0.0330
b. Distribution facilities charge Per kWh $0.0280
cd. Energy and demand charge
1. Summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of May, June, July and
August, and September
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding
holidays)
Per kWh
$0.2055
$0.2183
$0.2664
b) Off-Peak Per kWh
$0.0437
$0.0414
$0.0789
2. Non-summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of January through April
and October through December.
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding
holidays)
Per kWh
$0.1824
$0.1815
$0.2274
b) Off-Peak Per kWh
$0.0419
$0.0414
$0.0789
3. The meter reading date shall generally determine the summer season billing months;
however, no customer shall be billed more than three (3) full billing cycles at the summer rate
e. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise. 6 percent
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A charge based on all monthly service charges billed pursuant
to this Section
fe. Income-qualified assistance program ("IQAP") discount.
Discount applied to monthly charges in "a.", "b.", and "c." and
“d” above for IQAP participating residential customers, as
further described in Section 26-724 of the Code
23 percent
(d) Renewable resource. Renewable energy resources, including, but not limited to, energy
generated by the power of wind, may be offered on a voluntary basis to customers at the
premium per kilowatt hour set forth in this Subsection (d). The utility may establish and offer
voluntary programs designed to increase and enhance the use of energy generated by renewable
energy resources in support of Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility.
Unit
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(including
PILOT)
Per kWh $0.025 $0.0175 $0.019
(e) Excess capacity charge. The monthly capacity charge kilowatt set forth in this Subsection
(e) may be added to the above charges for service to intermittent loads in accordance with
the provisions of the Electric Service Standards.
Unit
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(including
PILOT)
Per kW $2.21 $2.32 $2.46
(f) Standby service charges. Standby service, if available, will be provided on an annual
contract basis at a level at least sufficient to meet probable service demand (in kilowatts) as
determined by the customer and approved by the utility according to the following:
(1) Monthly standby distribution charge:
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(including
PILOT)
Contracted standby service, this charge shall be
in lieu of the distribution facilities charge
Per kW $2.23 $2.34 $2.48
For all metered kilowatts in excess of the
contracted amount
Per kW $6.67 $7.00 $7.42
. . .
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(q) Net metering.
. . .
(5) a. Tiered Rate - Limited Term. The customer-generator's consumption of energy
from the utility and production of energy that flows into the utility's distribution system
shall be measured on a monthly basis. The energy from the utility consumed by the
customer-generator shall be billed at the applicable seasonal tiered rate as outlined in
Subsection (c) of this Section. The energy produced by the customer-generator shall be
credited to the customer monthly as follows, applied to all manual-read meter readings
on or after January 1, 2019. Customers enrolled in manual meter reading services as of
August 31, 2018 shall remain on the tiered rates below until the date meter upgrades
necessary to serve such customers on time-of-day rates are completed, at which time the
time-of-day rates in subsection b. of this Section shall apply.
1. Distribution facilities credit Per kWh $0.0283
2. Energy and demand credit Per kWh $0.0660
b. Time-of-day. For customer-generators on a "time-of-day" (TOD) rate, The
customer-generator's consumption of energy from the utility and production of
energy that flows into the utility's distribution system shall be measured on a
monthly basis. The energy from the utility consumed by the customer-generator
shall be billed at the applicable rates under Subsection (c) of this Section. The
energy produced by the customer-generator shall be credited to the customer
monthly as follows, applied to all generation returned to the grid on or after January
1, 201920. Customers enrolled in manual meter reading services as of August 31,
2018 shall be credited based on time-of-day rates as of the date meter upgrades
necessary to serve such customers on time-of-day rates are completed.
Description Unit
Component
Credit
Bill
Credit
1. Distribution facilities credit (applied to credits in 2. and
3. below)
Per kWh $0.0279
2. Energy and demand credit - For billings based on generation during the months of May,
June, July, August and September
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding holidays) Per kWh
$0.2055
$0.2183
$0.2462
b) Off-Peak Per kWh
$0.0437
$0.0414
$0.0693
3. Energy and demand credit - For billings based on generation during the months of January
through April and October through December
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding holidays) Per kWh
$0.1824
$0.1815
$0.2094
b) Off-Peak Per kWh $0.0419 $0.0693
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$0.0414
(r) Net metering—community solar projects.
...
(3) a. Tiered Rate - Limited Term. Both the customer's consumption of energy from the
utility and interest in the production of energy that flows into the utilities' distribution
system shall be measured on a monthly basis. The energy from Fort Collins Utilities
consumed by the customer shall be billed at the applicable seasonal tiered rate as
outlined in Subsection (c) of this Section. The method used to measure energy produced
and issue credits under this Section shall be the same for subscriber-owned facilities and
dedicated program-managed facilities. The energy produced by the customer's portion
of the qualifying facility shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows, applied to
all manual-read meter readings on or after January 1, 2019. Customers enrolled in
manual meter reading services as of August 31, 2018 shall remain on the tiered rates
below until the date meter upgrades necessary to serve such customers on time-of-day
rates are completed, at which time the time-of-day rates under Subsection b. of this
Section shall apply.
a. Distribution facilities credit Per kWh $0.0141
b. Energy and demand credit Per kWh $0.0660
b. Time-of-day. For customer-generators on a "time-of-day" (TOD) rate, The
customer's consumption of energy from the utility and interest in the production of
energy that flows into the utilities' distribution system shall be measured on a
monthly basis. The energy from the utility consumed by the customer-generator
shall be billed at the applicable rates under Subsection (c) of this Section. The
method used to measure energy produced and issue credits under this Section shall
be the same for subscriber-owned facilities and dedicated program-managed
facilities. The energy produced by the customer-generator shall be credited to the
customer monthly as follows, applied to all generation returned to the grid on or
after January 1, 201920. Customers enrolled in manual meter reading services as of
August 31, 2018 shall be credited based on time-of-day rates as of the date meter
upgrades necessary to serve such customers on time-of-day rates are completed.
Description Unit
Component
Credit
Bill
Credit
1. Distribution facilities credit (applied to credits in 2. and
3. below)
Per kWh $0.0141
2. Energy and demand credit - For billings based on generation during the months of May,
June, July, August and September
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding holidays) Per kWh $0.2055 $0.2324
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$0.2183
b) Off-Peak Per kWh
$0.0437
$0.0414
$0.0555
3. Energy and demand credit - For billings based on generation during the months
of January through April and October through December
a) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 5 pm to 9 pm, excluding holidays) Per kWh
$0.1824
$0.1815
$0.1956
b) Off-Peak Per kWh
$0.0419
$0.0414
$0.0555
. . .
Section 5. That Sections 26-466 (c), (d), (e), (q), and (r) of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-466. - General service, schedule GS.
. . .
(c) Monthly rate. The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of the following
charges:
(1) Fixed charge
a. Single-phase, two-hundred-ampere service Per account $4.05
b. Single-phase, above two-hundred-ampere service Per account $11.95
c. Three-phase, two-hundred-ampere service Per account $6.17
d. Three-phase, above two-hundred-ampere service Per account $14.62
(2) Demand charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in the
months of June, July, and August
Per kWh $0.0278
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter readings in
the months of January through May and September through
December
Per kWh $0.0170
c. The meter reading date shall generally determine the
summer season billing months; however, no customer shall
be billed more than three (3) full billing cycles at the
summer rate
(3) Distribution facilities charge Per kWh $0.0275
(4) Energy charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in the Per kWh $0.0461
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months of June, July, and August
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter readings in
the months of January through May and September through
December
Per kWh $0.0443
c. The meter reading date shall generally determine the
summer season billing months; however, no customer shall
be billed more than three (3) full billing cycles at the
summer rate
(5) Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all monthly service charges billed
pursuant to this Section
6 percent
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
(1) Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this Section
6 percent
(2) Fixed Charge
a. Single-phase, two-hundred-ampere service Per account $4.77 $5.63
b. Single-phase, above two-hundred-ampere
service
Per account $14.09
$16.61
c. Three-phase, two-hundred-ampere service Per account $7.27 $8.58
d. Three-phase, above two-hundred-ampere
service
Per account $17.24
$20.32
(3) Distribution facilities charge (added to
demand and energy charges below for “Billed
Charge” shown in (5))
Per kWh $0.0324
(4) Demand charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter
readings in the months of June, July, August,
and September
Per kWh $0.0314
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter
readings in the months of January through May
and October through December
Per kWh $0.0192
c. The meter reading date shall generally
determine the summer season billing months;
however, no customer shall be billed more than
four (4) full billing cycles at the summer rate
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(5) Energy charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter
readings in the months of June, July, August,
and September
Per kWh $0.0414
$0.1115
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter
readings in the months of January through May
and October through December
Per kWh $0.0414
$0.0986
c. The meter reading date shall generally
determine the summer season billing months;
however, no customer shall be billed more than
four (4) full billing cycles at the summer rate
(d) Renewable resource. Renewable energy resources, including, but not limited to, energy
generated by the power of wind, may be offered on a voluntary basis to customers at the
premium per kilowatt hour set forth in this Subsection (d). The utility may establish and
offer voluntary programs designed to increase and enhance the use of energy generated by
renewable energy resources in support of Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility.
Unit Component Charge
Billed Charge
(including PILOT)
Per kWh $0.025 $0.0175 $0.019
(e) Excess capacity charge. The monthly capacity charge per kilowatt set forth in this
Subsection (e) may be added to the above charges for service to intermittent loads in accordance
with the provisions of the Electric Service Standards.
Unit Component Charge
Billed Charge
(including PILOT)
Per kW $2.21 $2.32 $2.46
. . .
(q) Net metering.
. . .
(5) The customer-generator's consumption of energy from the utility and production of
energy that flows into the utility's distribution system shall be measured on a monthly
basis. The energy from the utility consumed by the customer-generator shall be billed at
the applicable rate as outlined in Subsection (c) of this Section. The energy produced by
the customer-generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows:
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Description Unit Component Credit
a. Energy credit for billings based on generation
during the months of June, July and August, and
September
Per kWh $0.0461 $0.0414
(r) Net metering—community solar projects.
. . .
(3) Both the customer's consumption of energy from the utility and interest in the
production of energy that flows into the utilities' distribution system shall be measured
on a monthly basis. The energy from Fort Collins Utilities consumed by the customer
shall be billed at the applicable seasonal tiered rate as outlined in Subsection (c) of this
Section. The energy produced by the customer's portion of the qualifying facility shall
be credited to the customer monthly as follows:
Description Unit
Component
Credit
a. Distribution facilities credit Per kWh $0.0137
ba. Energy and demand credit Per kWh $0.0461 $0.0414
Section 6. That Sections 26-467 (c), (d), (e), (f) and (r) of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-467. - General service 25, schedule GS25.
. . .
(c) Monthly rate. The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of the following
charges:
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
1.Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this Section
6 percent
12. Fixed Charge
a. Single-phase, two-hundred-ampere service Per account $4.23 $4.99 $5.29
b. Single-phase, above two-hundred-ampere
service
Per account
$12.48
$14.71
$15.60
c. Three-phase, two-hundred-ampere service Per account $6.45 $7.60 $8.06
d. Three-phase, above two-hundred-ampere service Per account
$15.27
$18.00
$19.08
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3. Distribution facilities charge (applied to energy
charges in 5. below)
Per kWh $0.0257
24. Demand charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings
in the months of June, July, and August, and
September
Per kW $8.48 $9.69
$10.27
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter
readings in the months of January through May
and September October through December
Per kW $4.86 $5.53
$5.86
c. The meter reading date shall generally
determine the summer season billing months;
however, no customer shall be billed more than
three (3) four (4) full billing cycles at the summer
rate
3. Distribution facilities charge Per kWh $0.0275
45. Energy charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings
in the months of June, July, and August, and
September
Per kWh
$0.0461
$0.0414
$0.0711
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter
readings in the months of January through May
and September October through December
Per kWh
$0.0443
$0.0414
$0.0711
c. The meter reading date shall generally
determine the summer season billing months;
however, no customer shall be billed more than
three (3) full billing cycles at the summer rate
5. Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and
franchise.
A charge based on all monthly service charges
billed pursuant to this Section
6 percent
(d) Renewable resource. Renewable energy resources, including, but not limited to, energy
generated by the power of wind, may be offered on a voluntary basis to customers at the
premium per kilowatt hour set forth in this Subsection (d). The utility may establish and
offer voluntary programs designed to increase and enhance the use of energy generated by
renewable energy resources in support of Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility.
Unit Component Charge
Billed Charge
(including PILOT)
Per kWh $0.025 $0.0175 $0.019
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(e) Excess capacity charge. The monthly capacity charge kilowatt set forth in this Subsection
(e) may be added to the above charges for service to intermittent loads in accordance with the
provisions of the Electric Service Standards.
Unit Component Charge
Billed Charge
(including PILOT)
Per kW $2.21 $2.32 $2.46
(f) Standby service charges. Standby service, if available, will be provided on an annual
contract basis at a level at least sufficient to meet probable service demand (in kilowatts) as
determined by the customer and approved by the utility according to the following:
(1) Monthly standby distribution charge
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
Contracted standby service, this charge shall be in
lieu of the distribution facilities charge
Per kW $4.05 $4.25 $4.51
For all metered kilowatts in excess of the
contracted amount
Per kW
$12.16
$12.77
$13.53
. . .
(r) Net metering .
. . .
(5) The customer-generator's consumption of energy from the utility and production of
energy that flows into the utility's distribution system shall be measured on a monthly
basis. The energy from the utility consumed by the customer-generator shall be billed at
the applicable rate as outlined in Subsection (c) of this Section. The energy produced by
the customer-generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows:
Description Unit Bill Credit
a. Energy credit for billings based on generation during the months of
June, July and August, and September
Per kWh
$0.0461
$0.0414
Section 7. That Sections 26-468 (c), (d) through (g), and (u) of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-468. - General service 50, schedule GS50.
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. . .
(c) Monthly rate. The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of the following
charges:
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
(1) Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this Section
6 percent
(12). Fixed Charge Per account
$10.70
$12.62
$13.37
An additional charge may be assessed if telephone
communication service is not provided by the
customer
Per account $47.16
(23) Coincident demand charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in
the months of June, July, and August, and September
Per kW
$12.15
$13.68
$14.50
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter readings
in the months of January through May and September
October through December
Per kW $9.26 $10.39
$11.01
c. The meter reading date shall generally determine
the summer season billing months; however, no
customer shall be billed more than three (3) four (4)
full billing cycles at the summer rate
(34) Distribution facilities charge Per kW $7.37 $8.69 $9.21
(45) Energy charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in
the months of June, July, and August, and September
Per kWh
$0.0461
$0.0414
$0.0439
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter readings
in the months of January through May and September
October through December
Per kWh
$0.0443
$0.0414
$0.0439
c. The meter reading date shall generally determine
the summer season billing months; however, no
customer shall be billed more than three (3) full
billing cycles at the summer rate
(5) Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise
A charge based on all monthly service charges billed
6 percent
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pursuant to this Section
(d) Renewable resource. Renewable energy resources, including, but not limited to, energy
generated by the power of wind, may be offered on a voluntary basis to customers at the
premium per kilowatt hour set forth in this Subsection (d). The utility may establish and
offer voluntary programs designed to increase and enhance the use of energy generated by
renewable energy resources in support of Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility.
Unit
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(including
PILOT)
Per kWh $0.025 $0.0175 $0.019
(e) Excess capacity charge. The monthly capacity charge per kilowatt set forth in this
Subsection (e) may be added to the above charges for service to intermittent loads in
accordance with the provisions of the Electric Service Standards.
Unit
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(including
PILOT)
Per kW $2.21 $2.32 $2.46
(f) Standby service charges. Standby service, if available, will be provided on an annual contract
basis at a level at least sufficient to meet probable service demand (in kilowatts) as
determined by the customer and approved by the utility according to the following:
(1) Standby distribution charge.
a. Monthly standby distribution charge shall be the sum of the following charges:
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
Contracted standby service, this charge shall be in lieu
of the distribution facilities charge
Per kW $5.20 $5.46 $5.79
For all metered kilowatts in excess of the contracted
amount
Per kW
$15.61
$15.92
$16.87
. . .
(g) Excess circuit charge. In the event a utility customer in this rate class desires excess circuit
capacity for the purpose of controlling the available electric capacity of a backup circuit
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connection, this service, if available, will be provided on an annual contract basis at a level
at least sufficient to meet probable backup demand (in kilowatts) as determined by the
customer and approved by the utility according to the following:
(1) Monthly charge shall be the sum of the following charges:
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
Contracted backup capacity per month Per kW $1.06 $1.11 $1.18
Metered kilowatts in excess of the contracted amount Per kW $3.20 $3.36 $3.56
. . .
(u) Net metering.
. . .
(5) The customer-generator's consumption of energy from the utility and production of
energy that flows into the utility's distribution system shall be measured on a monthly
basis. The energy from the utility consumed by the customer-generator shall be billed at
the applicable rate as outlined in Subsection (c) of this Section. The energy produced by
the customer-generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows:
Description Unit Bill Credit
a. Energy credit for billings based on generation during the months of
June, July, and August and September
Per kWh
$0.0461
$0.0414
Section 8. That Sections 26-469 (c), (d) through (g) and (v) of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-469. - General service 750, schedule GS750.
. . .
(c) Monthly rate. The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of the following
charges:
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Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
(1) Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this Section
6 percent
(12) Fixed Charge Per account
$20.77
$24.49
$25.96
a. Additional charge for each additional metering
point
Per account
$12.67
$14.94
$15.83
b. An additional charge may be assessed if
telephone communication service is not provided
by the customer
Per account $53.39
(23) Coincident demand charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in
the months of June, July, and August, and
September
Per kW
$11.97
$13.47
$14.28
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter
readings in the months of January through May and
September October through December
Per kW $9.13 $10.23
$10.84
c. The meter reading date shall generally determine
the summer season billing months; however, no
customer shall be billed more than three (3) four (4)
full billing cycles at the summer rate
(34) Distribution facilities charge
a. First seven hundred fifty (750) kilowatts Per kW $8.01 $9.44 $10.01
b. All additional kilowatts Per kW $4.73 $5.58 $5.91
(45) Energy charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in
the months of June, July, and August, and
September
Per kWh
$0.0454
$0.0407
$0.0431
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter
readings in the months of January through May and
September October through December
Per kWh
$0.0436
$0.0407
$0.0431
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(5) Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise
A charge based on all monthly service charges
billed pursuant to this Section
6 percent
(d) Renewable resource. Renewable energy resources, including, but not limited to, energy
generated by the power of wind, may be offered on a voluntary basis to customers at the
premium per kilowatt hour set forth in this Subsection (d). The utility may establish and offer
voluntary programs designed to increase and enhance the use of energy generated by
renewable energy resources in support of Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility.
Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
Per kWh
$0.025
$0.0175
$0.019
(e) Excess capacity charge. The monthly capacity charge per kilowatt set forth in this
Subsection (e) may be added to the above charges for service to intermittent loads in
accordance with the provisions of the Electric Service Standards.
Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
Per kW $2.21 $2.32 $2.46
(f) Standby service charges. Standby service, if available, will be provided on an annual
contract basis at a level at least sufficient to meet probable service demand (in kilowatts) as
determined by the customer and approved by the utility according to the following:
(1) Standby distribution charge.
a. Monthly standby distribution charges shall be paid in the following amounts
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
Contracted standby service, this charge shall be in lieu
of the distribution facilities charge.
Per kW $3.59 $3.77 $4.00
For all metered kilowatts in excess of the contracted Per kW $10.80 $12.02
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amount $11.34
. . .
(g) Excess circuit charge. In the event a utility customer in this rate class desires excess circuit
capacity for the purpose of controlling the available electric capacity of a backup circuit
connection, this service, if available, will be provided on an annual contract basis at a level at
least sufficient to meet probable backup demand (in kilowatts) as determined by the customer
and approved by the utility at the following rates:
(1) Monthly charge.
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
Contracted backup capacity per month Per kW $0.74 $0.78 $0.82
Metered kilowatts in excess of the contracted amount Per kW $2.22 $2.33 $2.47
. . .
(v) Net metering.
. . .
(5) The customer-generator's consumption of energy from the utility and production of
energy that flows into the utility's distribution system shall be measured on a monthly
basis. The energy consumed from the utility by the customer-generator shall be billed at
the applicable rate as outlined in Subsection (c) of this Section. The energy produced by
the customer-generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows:
Description Unit Bill Credit
a. Energy credit for billings based on generation during the months of
June, July and August, and September
Per kWh
$0.0454
$0.0407
Section 9. That Sections 26-470 (c), (d), (e), and (s) of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-470. - Substation service, schedule SS.
. . .
(c) Monthly rate. The monthly rates for this schedule shall be the sum of the following
charges:
Description Unit Component Billed
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Charge Charge
(including
PILOT)
(1) Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all component charges pursuant to this Section.
6 percent
(12) Fixed Charge Per account
$49.36
$58.20
$61.69
(23) Coincident demand charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in
the months of June, July, and August, and September
Per kW
$11.79
$13.27
$14.07
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter
readings in the months of January through May and
September October through December
Per kW $8.99 $10.08
$10.68
c. The meter reading date shall generally determine
the summer season billing months; however, no
customer shall be billed more than three (3) four (4)
full billing cycles at the summer rate
(34) Distribution facilities charge Per kW $4.00 $4.72 $5.00
(45) Energy charge
a. Summer. For billings based on meter readings in
the months of June, July, and August, and September
Per kWh
$0.0448
$0.0401
$0.0425
b. Non-summer. For billings based on meter
readings in the months of January through May and
September October through December
Per kWh
$0.0428
$0.0401
$0.0425
c. The meter reading date shall generally determine
the summer season billing months; however, no
customer shall be billed more than three (3) full
billing cycles at the summer rate
(5) Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and franchise.
A charge based on all monthly service charges billed pursuant to
this Section
6 percent
(d) Renewable resource. Renewable energy resources, including, but not limited to, energy
generated by the power of wind, may be offered on a voluntary basis to customers at a
premium per kilowatt hour. The utility may establish and offer voluntary programs designed
to increase and enhance the use of energy generated by renewable energy resources in
support of Council-adopted policy applicable to the utility.
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Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
Per kWh
$0.025
$0.0175
$0.019
(e) Standby service charges. Standby service, if available, will be provided on an annual contract
basis at a level at least sufficient to meet probable service demand (in kilowatts) as
determined by the customer and approved by the utility at the following rates:
(1) Standby distribution charge.
a. Monthly standby distribution charge:
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
Contracted standby service, this charge shall be in
lieu of the distribution facilities charge.
Per kW $2.68 $2.81 $2.98
For all metered kilowatts in excess of the contracted
amount
Per kW $8.03 $8.43 $8.94
. . .
(s) Net metering.
...
(5) The customer-generator's consumption of energy from the utility and production of
energy that flows into the utility's distribution system shall be measured on a monthly
basis. The energy consumed from the utility by the customer-generator shall be billed at
the applicable rate as outlined in Subsection (c) of this Section. The energy produced by
the customer-generator shall be credited to the customer monthly as follows:
Description Unit
Bill
Credit
a. Energy credit for billings based on generation during the months of
June, July and August, and September
Per
kWh
$0.0448
$0.0401
Section 10. That Section 26-471 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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Sec. 26-471. - Special area floodlighting, schedule FL.
. . .
(b) Monthly rate. The monthly rates (including a six (6) percent charge in lieu of taxes and
franchise) are as follows:
(1) Charge per lamp, mercury vapor:
Description
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(including
PILOT)
a. One hundred seventy-five (175) watt $17.78 $18.67 $19.79
b. Two hundred fifty (250) watt $20.94 $21.99 $23.31
c. Four hundred (400) watt $27.45 $28.82 $30.55
(2) Charge per lamp, high-pressure sodium:
Description
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(including
PILOT)
a. Seventy (70) watt $7.51 $7.89 $8.36
b. One hundred (100) watt $10.63 $11.16 $11.83
c. One hundred fifty (150) watt $16.81 $17.65 $18.71
d. Two hundred fifty (250) watt $21.43 $22.50 $23.85
e. Four hundred (400) watt $28.31 $29.73 $31.51
(3) Charge per lamp, LED:
Description
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(including
PILOT)
a. Fifty-four (54) watt $7.37 $7.74 $8.20
b. Seventy-two (72) watt $8.57 $9.00 $9.54
Section 11. That Section 26-472 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-472. - Traffic signal service, schedule T.
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(c) Monthly rate. The monthly rates (including a six (6) percent charge in lieu of taxes and
franchise) shall be the sum of the following charges:
Description Unit
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(including
PILOT)
(1) Fixed charge Per account $76.82 $80.66 $85.50
(2) Energy charge Per kWh
$0.0714
$0.0750
$0.0795
(3) Service extensions and signal installations
made by the utility shall be paid for by the City
General Fund, subject to material and
installation costs at the time of installation
Section 12. That the modifications set forth above shall be effective for all energy
consumption on or after January 1, 2020.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of
October, A.D. 2019, and to be presented for final passage on the 5th day of November, A.D.
2019.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 5th day of November, A.D. 2019.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 126, 2019
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS TO REVISE WATER RATES, FEES, AND
CHARGES AND UPDATING RELATED PROVISIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council is empowered and directed by Article XII, Section 6 of the
Charter of the City of Fort Collins, to by ordinance from time to time fix, establish, maintain and
provide for the collection of such rates, fees or charges for utility services furnished by the City
as will produce revenues sufficient to pay the costs, expenses, and other obligations as set forth
therein; and
WHEREAS, the rates, fees or charges for utility services set forth herein are necessary to
produce sufficient revenues to provide the utility services described herein; and
WHEREAS, the revenue from the rates, fees or charges for utility services set forth
herein shall be used to defray the costs of providing such utility services as required by the
Charter and the City Code; and
WHEREAS, Article III, Chapter 26 of the City Code establishes the water utility as a
utility service furnished by and an enterprise of the City; and
WHEREAS, City Code Sections 26-126 and 26-127 concern various water-related rates,
fees, and charges; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 26-118 requires that the City Manager analyze the
operating and financial records of the utility during each calendar year and recommend to the
City Council user rates or adjustments to be in effect for the following year; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and City staff have recommended to the City Council
adjustment of the water-related rates, fees, and charges as set forth herein to be effective January
1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance does not increase water rates for the fund as a whole,
although there are variations for individual customer rates classes based on recent cost-of-service
model updates;
WHEREAS, the Water Board considered the proposed water-related rates, fees, and
charges adjustments for 2019 at its meeting on September 19th, 2019, and recommended
approval of the proposed adjustments by a unanimous vote; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, City Council desires to amend Chapter 26 of the
City Code to adjust the scope and rate of the water-related rates, fees, and charges as set forth
herein.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes any and all determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That Section 26-118(c) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-118. – Determination of user rates.
. . .
(c) In addition to the monthly service charges set forth in §§ 26-126 and 26-127, there
shall be a charge for payments in lieu of taxes and franchise (PILOT). The charge shall be six
and zero-tenths (6.0) percent of said monthly service charges billed pursuant to said §§ 26-126
and 26-127.
. . .
Section 3. That Section 26-126 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-126. - Schedule A, flat rates for unmetered construction water use.
For residential and nonresidential premises under construction with a planned meter size greater
than one (1) inch, no flat unmetered water service will be provided. For residential and
nonresidential premises under construction with a planned meter size of one (1) inch or less, the
following flat rates will apply per month until the permanent meter is set:
Category
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(with PILOT)
¾-inch construction service, flat charge per month $29.44 $29.56 $31.33
1-inch construction service, flat charge per month $56.14 $56.36 $59.75
Section 3. That Section 26-127 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-127. - Schedule B, meter rates.
(a) Residential rates.
(1) Residential customers with one (1) dwelling unit shall pay the sum of the following
changes:
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Category
Component
Charge
Billed
Charge (with
PILOT)
a. Base monthly charge for residential customers with one (1)
dwelling unit
$16.86 $16.93
$17.94
b. Quantity monthly charge for residential customers with one
(1) dwelling unit (volumetric)
Tier 1 - For the first seven thousand (7,000) gallons used per
month, per one thousand (1,000) gallons
$2.611 $2.621
$2.779
Tier 2 - For the next six thousand (6,000) gallons used per
month, per one thousand (1,000) gallons
$3.000 $3.012
$3.193
Tier 3 - For all additional gallons used per month, per one
thousand (1,000) gallons
$3.451 $3.465
$3.673
c. Income-qualified assistance discount. Discount applied to
monthly base and Tier 1 volumetric charges for IQAP
participating residential customers in properties with one (1)
dwelling unit, as further described in Section 26-724 of the
Code.
23 percent
(2) Residential customers with two (2) dwelling units shall pay the sum of the following
charges:
Category
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(with PILOT)
a. Base monthly charge for residential customers with two (2)
dwelling units
$17.74 $17.88
$18.95
b. Quantity monthly charge for residential customers with
two (2) dwelling units (volumetric)
Tier 1 - For the first nine thousand (9,000) gallons used per
month, per one thousand (1,000) gallons
$2.253 $2.271
$2.407
Tier 2 - For the next four thousand (4,000) gallons used per
month, per one thousand (1,000) gallons
$2.589 $2.610
$2.766
Tier 3 - For all additional gallons used per month, per one
thousand (1,000) gallons
$2.979 $3.003
$3.183
c. Income-qualified assistance discount. Discount applied to
monthly base and Tier 1 volumetric charges for IQAP
participating residential customers in properties with two (2)
dwelling units, as further described in Section 26-724 of the
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(3) Residential customers with more than two (2) dwelling units shall pay the sum of the
following charges:
Category
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(with PILOT)
a. Base monthly charge for residential customers with more
than two (2) dwelling units
First dwelling unit $12.75 $12.86 $13.64
Second and each additional dwelling unit $4.24 $4.28 $4.53
b. Quantity monthly charge for residential customers with
more than two (2) dwelling units (volumetric)
Winter - per one thousand (1,000) gallons used in the winter
season months of November through April
$1.853 $1.870
$1.982
Summer - per one thousand (1,000) gallons used in the
summer season months of May through October
$2.316 $2.337
$2.477
The meter reading date shall generally determine the seasonal
monthly quantity charge; however, no customer shall be
billed more than six (6) full billing cycles at the summer
quantity charge.
c. Income-qualified assistance discount. A discount applied
to the monthly base and volumetric charges above for IQAP
participating residential customers in properties with more
than two (2) dwelling units who hold water and wastewater
service accounts in their own names, subject to Section 26-
724 of the Code.
23 percent
(b) Nonresidential rates.
(1) Base charge. Nonresidential, except for special users as described in Subsection 26-
127(c) below, customers shall pay a base monthly charge based on meter size as
follows:
Meter Size (inches)
Monthly Base
Charge
Billed Charge (with
PILOT)
¾ $15.26 $15.06 $15.97
1 $42.57 $42.02 $44.54
1½ $115.75 $114.25 $121.10
2 $174.44 $172.17 $182.50
3 $266.06 $262.60 $278.36
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4 $417.69 $412.26 $437.00
6 $810.27 $799.74 $847.72
8 $1,431.42$1,412.81 $1,497.58
(2) Quantity charges. Nonresidential customers shall pay monthly charges as follows:
Category
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(with PILOT)
Winter - per one thousand (1,000) gallons used in the winter
season months of November through April
$2.123 $2.095
$2.221
Summer - per one thousand (1,000) gallons used in the
summer season months of May through October
$2.653 $2.619
$2.776
The meter reading date shall generally determine the
seasonal monthly quantity charge; however, no customer
shall be billed more than six (6) full billing cycles at the
summer quantity charge.
(3) Charges for excess use. Nonresidential customers shall also pay monthly water use
charges in excess of the amounts specified in the following table:
Category
Component
Charge
Billed Charge
(with PILOT)
Winter - per one thousand (1,000) gallons used in the winter
season months of November through April
$3.050 $3.010
$3.191
Summer - per one thousand (1,000) gallons used in the
summer season months of May through October
$3.815 $3.765
$3.991
The meter reading date shall generally determine the seasonal
monthly quantity charge; however, no customer shall be
billed more than six (6) full billing cycles at the summer
quantity charge.
. . .
(c) High volume industrial rates. High volume industrial rates apply to any customer with an
average daily demand in excess of two million (2,000,000) gallons per day. The specific rate
for any qualifying customer shall be based upon the applicable peaking factor for that
customer as follows:
Peaking Factor
Monthly Charge per
Thousand Gallons
Billed Charge (with
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PILOT)
1.00—1.09 $1.66 $1.64 $1.74
1.10—1.19 $1.72 $1.70 $1.80
1.20—1.29 $1.78 $1.76 $1.86
1.30—1.39 $1.83 $1.81 $1.91
1.40—1.49 $1.89 $1.87 $1.98
1.50—1.59 $1.94 $1.91 $2.03
1.60—1.69 $2.00 $1.97 $2.09
1.70—1.79 $2.06 $2.03 $2.16
1.80—1.89 $2.11 $2.08 $2.21
1.90—1.99 $2.18 $2.15 $2.28
> 2.00 $2.23 $2.20 $2.33
(d) Service outside the City. The monthly charge for water taken through a meter by a user
outside the City limits shall be the same as for like service within the City limits as specified
in Subsections (a) and (b) of this Section.
(e) Rates by special water services agreement. The rate structure and associated charges for
water service pursuant to a special water services agreement approved by the City Council
pursuant to Section 26-130 shall be as set forth in said agreement.
Section 4. That the modifications set forth above shall be effective for meter readings
on or after January 1, 2020, and in the case of fees not based on meter readings, shall be effective
for all fees paid on or after January 1, 2020.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of
October, A.D. 2019, and to be presented for final passage on the 5th day of November, A.D.
2019.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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Passed and adopted on final reading on the 5th day of November, A.D. 2019.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 127, 2019
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS TO REVISE WASTEWATER RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES
WHEREAS, the City Council is empowered and directed by Article XII, Section 6 of the
Charter of the City of Fort Collins, to by ordinance from time to time fix, establish, maintain and
provide for the collection of such rates, fees or charges for utility services furnished by the City
as will produce revenues sufficient to pay the costs, expenses, and other obligations as set forth
therein; and
WHEREAS, the rates, fees or charges for utility services set forth herein are necessary to
produce sufficient revenues to provide the utility services described herein; and
WHEREAS, the revenue from the rates, fees or charges for utility services set forth
herein shall be used to defray the costs of providing such utility services as required by the
Charter and the City Code; and
WHEREAS, Article IV, Chapter 26 of the City Code establishes the wastewater utility as
a utility service furnished by and an enterprise of the City; and
WHEREAS, City Code Sections 26-280 and 26-282 concern various wastewater-related
rates, fees, and charges; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 26-277 requires that the City Manager analyze the
operating and financial records of the utility during each calendar year and recommend to the
City Council user rates or adjustments to be in effect for the following year; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and City staff have recommended to the City Council
adjustment of the wastewater-related rates, fees, and charges as set forth herein to be effective
January 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance does not increase wastewater rates for the fund as a whole,
although there are variations for individual customer rates classes based on recent cost-of-service
model updates; and
WHEREAS, the Water Board considered the proposed wastewater-related rates, fees, and
charges adjustments for 2020 at its meeting on September 19, 2019, and recommended approval
of the proposed adjustments by a unanimous vote; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, City Council desires to amend Chapter 26 of the
City Code to adjust the scope and rate of the water-related rates, fees, and charges as set forth
herein.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes any and all determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That Section 26-277(c) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-277.- Determination of user rates; annual adjustment.
. . .
(c) In addition to the monthly service charges set forth in §§ 26-279, 26-280 and 26-282, there
shall be a charge for payments in lieu of taxes and franchise (PILOT). The charge shall be
six and zero-tenths (6.0) percent of said monthly service charges billed pursuant to said §§
26-279, 26-280 and 26-282.
Section 3. That Section 26-280 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-280. - Service charges established by category.
The schedule of rates for each category described in § 26-279 shall be as follows:
Category
Class of
Customer
Rate Component
Charge
Billed
Charge
(with
PILOT)
A
Single-family
residential user (flat
rate)
Per month $40.05$39.81 $42.20
Single-family
residential user
(metered water use)
1. Per month (base) $17.90$17.79 $18.86
2. Plus, per 1,000 gallons per month
(volumetric)
$3.477$3.456
$3.664
3. Income-qualified assistance discount.
Discount applied to monthly base and volumetric
charges for IQAP participating residential
23 percent
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customers, as further described in Section 26-
724 of the Code.
Note:
1. For single family customers who have not yet established a
winter quarter water use at the service address, a system
average of 4,000 gallons per month shall be billed.
2. After establishment of a winter quarter water use at the
service address, the monthly amount billed shall be based on a
minimum of 3,000 gallons per month.
B
Duplex (two-family)
residential users (flat
rate)
1. Per month (base)
$55.41
$55.47
$58.79
2. Income-qualified assistance discount.
Discount applied to monthly base charge for
IQAP participating residential customers, as
further described in Section 26-724 of the Code.
23 percent
Duplex (two-family)
residential users
(metered water use)
1. Per month (base)
$20.52
$20.54
$21.77
2. Plus, per 1,000 gallons per month, to be
calculated on a monthly basis (volumetric)
$3.081
$3.084
$3.269
3. Income-qualified assistance discount.
Discount applied to monthly base and volumetric
charges for IQAP participating residential
customers, as further described in Section 26-
724 of the Code.
23 percent
Note:
1. For duplex customers who have not yet established a winter quarter
water use at the service address, a system average 6,200 gallons shall be
billed.
2. After establishment of a winter quarter use at the service address, the
monthly amount billed shall be based on a minimum of 4,000 gallons per
month.
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C
Multi-family
residential user (more
than two dwelling
units including mobile
home parks) and
winter quarter based
nonresidential user
1. Base charge per month per dwelling unit
served (base)
$2.75 $2.79
$2.96
2. Plus, per 1,000 gallons per month
(volumetric)
$3.498
$3.547
$3.760
3. Income-qualified assistance discount.
Discount applied to monthly base and volumetric
charges for IQAP participating residential
customers in properties with more than two (2)
dwelling units who hold water and wastewater
service accounts in their own names, subject to
Section 26-724 of the Code.
23 percent
Note:
1. For multi-family customers who have not yet established a winter quarter
water use at the service address, a system average of 3,200 gallons per
living unit shall be billed. However, Category D rates will apply to multi-
family residential units under construction during the period of service from
the installation of the water meter to the date the certificate of occupancy is
issued.
2. After establishment of a water quarter use at the service address, the
monthly amount billed shall be per 1,000 gallons of winter quarter water
use, calculated on a monthly basis.
D
Minor nonresidential
user
1. Per 1,000 gallons of water use, measured
sewage flow or winter quarter water use,
whichever is applicable, to be calculated on a
monthly basis, plus the following applicable
base charge:
$3.293
$3.342
$3.543
2. Size of water meter (inches) Base charge
¾ or smaller $9.50 $9.64 $10.22
1
$21.93
$22.26
$23.59
1½
$44.14
$44.80
$47.49
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2
$75.53
$76.66
$81.26
3
$120.69
$122.50
$129.85
4
$190.60
$193.46
$205.07
6
$835.55
$848.08
$898.97
8
$964.76
$979.23
$1,037.99
E and F
Intermediate
nonresidential user and
Significant industrial
user
User shall pay an amount calculated to include:
1. Rate per 1,000 gallons of water use, measured
wastewater flow or winter quarter water use per
month, whichever is applicable;
$3.293
$3.342
$3.543
2. PLUS a surcharge per million gallons for
each milligram per liter of suspended solids in
excess of 235 milligrams per liter;
$3.830
$3.887
$4.121
3. PLUS a surcharge for the following:
a. per million gallons for each milligram per
liter of BOD in excess of 265 milligrams per
liter; or
$3.191
$3.239
$3.433
b. per million gallons for each milligram per
liter of COD in excess of 400 milligrams per
liter; or
$2.014
$2.044
$2.167
c. per million gallons for each milligram per
liter of TOC in excess of 130 milligrams per
liter,
$5.963
$6.052
$6.416
whichever is applicable.
The user shall pay the calculated amount based
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on 1, 2 and 3 above, plus the applicable base
charge set forth below:
Size of water meter
(inches)
Base charge
¾ or smaller $9.50 $9.64 $10.22
1
$21.93
$22.26
$23.59
1½
$44.14
$44.80
$47.49
2
$75.53
$76.66
$81.26
3
$120.69
$122.50
$129.85
4
$190.60
$193.46
$205.07
6
$835.55
$848.08
$898.97
8
$964.76
$979.23
$1,037.99
G
User outside City
limits
The rate for users outside the City limits shall be the same as for
like service inside the City limits as is specified in Categories
A—F and H in this Section.
H Special with agreement
The rate pursuant to a special wastewater services agreement
approved by the City Council pursuant to § 26-290 shall be set
forth in said agreement.
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Section 4. That Section 26-282(a) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-282. - Wastewater strength or industrial surcharges and categories established.
(a) A monthly wastewater strength surcharge shall be paid by customers located either inside or
outside the City limits in accordance with the following schedule:
Parameter Excess over (mg/l)
Rate per thousand
gallons
Billed Charge (with PILOT)
BOD 355 $0.003452 $0.003504 $0.003714
COD 540 $0.002269 $0.002303 $0.002441
TOC 170 $0.007208 $0.007316 $0.007755
TSS 365 $0.003474 $0.003526 $0.003738
. . .
Section 5. That the modifications set forth above shall be effective for meter readings
on or after January 1, 2020, and in the case of fees not based on meter readings, shall be effective
for all fees paid on or after January 1, 2020.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of
October, A.D. 2019, and to be presented for final passage on the 5th day of November, A.D.
2019.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 5th day of November, A.D. 2019.
__________________________________
ATTEST: Mayor
_______________________________
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 128, 2019
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS TO REVISE STORMWATER RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES
WHEREAS, the City Council is empowered and directed by Article XII, Section 6 of the
City Charter, to by ordinance from time to time fix, establish, maintain and provide for the
collection of such rates, fees or charges for utility services furnished by the City as will produce
revenues sufficient to pay the costs, expenses, and other obligations as set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, the rates, fees or charges for utility services set forth herein are necessary to
produce sufficient revenues to provide the utility services described herein; and
WHEREAS, the revenue from the rates, fees or charges for utility services set forth
herein shall be used to defray the costs of providing such utility services as required by the
Charter and the City Code; and
WHEREAS, Article VII, Chapter 26 of the City Code establishes the stormwater utility
as a utility service furnished by and an enterprise of the City; and
WHEREAS, City Council has adopted stormwater basin and citywide master plans
recommending stormwater facilities necessary to provide for proper drainage and control of
flood and surface waters within Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, in 1998, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 168, 1998, determining that
all lands within the city benefit by the installation of such stormwater facilities; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 26-513 imposes stormwater utility fees on all parcels of
land within the city to pay for the operation, maintenance, administration and routine functions
of the existing and future City stormwater facilities established within the city; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 26-514 sets forth the manner in which stormwater utility
fees are to be determined; and
WHEREAS, the proposed stormwater utility fee adjustment reflects an increase of 2.0%;
and
WHEREAS, the Water Board considered the proposed stormwater utility fee adjustments
at its meeting on September 19th, and recommended approval of the proposed adjustments; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 26-511, the City Manager recommends the
proposed stormwater utility fee for 2020; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, City Council desires to amend Chapter 26 of the
City Code to adjust the scope and rate of the stormwater utility fee as set forth herein.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That Section 26-514(a)(3) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-514. - Determination of stormwater utility fee.
(a) The stormwater utility fee shall be determined as set forth in this Section and shall be
based upon the area of each lot or parcel of land and the runoff coefficient of the lot or parcel.
For the purposes of this Section, the total lot or parcel area shall include both the actual square
footage of the lot or parcel and the square footage of open space and common areas allocated to
such lot as provided in Paragraph (4) of this Subsection. The stormwater utility fee shall recover
the costs of both operations and maintenance and a portion of capital improvements. The
Utilities Executive Director shall determine the rates that shall apply to each specific lot or parcel
of land within the guidelines herein set forth and shall establish the utility fee in accordance with
the rate together with the other factors set forth as follows:
. . .
(3) The base rate for the stormwater utility fee shall be $0.00444 $0.00453 per square
foot per month for all areas of the City.
. . .
Section 3. That the modifications set forth above shall be effective for all fees
accruing on or after January 1, 2020.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of
October, A.D. 2019, and to be presented for final passage on the 5th day of November, A.D.
2019.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Passed and adopted on final reading on the 5th day of November, A.D. 2019.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
Code.
23 percent
c. The meter reading date shall generally
determine the summer season billing months;
however, no customer shall be billed more than
three (3) full billing cycles at the summer rate
a) Summer. For billings based on consumption during the months of May, June, July, August,
and September
(i) On-Peak (Mon-Fri, 2 pm to 7 pm, excluding Per kWh $0.0437 $0.0414 $0.0710
mailing.