Title
Public Hearing for the Consideration of Resolutions Setting Water, Wastewater, and Certain Electric Rates Within the Service Areas of Colorado Springs Utilities and Certain Changes to Electric, Natural Gas, Water, and Wastewater Rate Schedules, Utilities Rules and Regulations, and the Open Access Transmission Tariff.
Presenter:
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
Chris Bidlack, Senior Attorney, City Attorney’s Office
Aram Benyamin, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
Summary:
A public hearing will be conducted for City Council to consider changes to Colorado Springs Utilities’ Electric, Natural Gas, Water and Wastewater Rate Schedules as well as Utilities Rules and Regulations and the Open Access Transmission Tariff reflected in the 2023 Rate Case filing to be effective January 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted.
Background:
On September 13, 2022, Colorado Springs Utilities filed the 2023 Rate Case, including resolutions, tariff sheets, and all supporting documentation for proposed changes.
In accordance with the City Code of the City of Colorado Springs § 12.1.108, copies of the rate filing were available for public inspection in the City Clerk office beginning on September 13, 2022. Notice of the proposed changes was provided by publication in The Gazette on September 14, 2022. The 2023 Rate Case filing was also posted on the Colorado Springs Utilities’ website at www.csu.org, and electronic copies were provided to City Council members.
Previous Council Action:
On September 13, 2022, City Council approved the proposed public hearing date of
October 25, 2022.
Financial Implications:
Colorado Springs Utilities is proposing rate changes as reflected in the 2023 Rate Case filing.
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
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Stakeholder Process:
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Alternatives:
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Proposed Motion:
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Summary of Ordinance Language
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