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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, we the citizens of Fort Collins, Colorado, value local control of our community
services and have chosen to operate a community-owned, locally controlled, not-for-profit electric
utility; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins Utilities Light and Power is the second largest municipal electric
utility in Colorado; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins Utilities with Platte River Power Authority provide our homes,
businesses and schools with safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and cost-effective
electricity; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins was one of the first cities to underground the electric system over 50
years ago and the benefits continue to this day. Service is provided to over 77,000 homes and
businesses, over 55+ square miles and is 99.99% underground.
WHEREAS, Fort Collins Utilities and Platte River Power Authority are valuable community
partners that contribute substantially to the well-being of local citizens through energy efficiency,
customer service, environmental protection, economic development and safety awareness; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim
the week of October 4-10, 2020, as
PUBLIC POWER WEEK
in Fort Collins to honor Fort Collins Utilities and Platte River Power Authority’s consumer-
owners, policy makers, and employees who work together to provide the best possible electric
service to our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins
this 6th day of October, A.D. 2020.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk