HomeMy WebLinkAbout2910 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. / 0
A RESOLUTION requesting that the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) establish a
maximum wholesale power rate of$27 per average megawatt hour, inclusive
of all costs,for the 2007-2009 rate period.
WHEREAS, the ability of the BPA to deliver low cost power has been a cornerstone to the
economic success of the Northwest region;ion; and g
WHEREAS, the BPA is contemplating for the 2007-2009 period a rate structure that would
increase wholesale power rates above current high levels; and
WHEREAS, the economic stability of the Northwest region depends upon reliable and
affordable power; and
WHEREAS, a rate structure above current record high levels will have a significant negative
impact on the economy, employment and competitiveness of the Northwest region; and
WHEREAS, economic development objectives of the City of Pasco are being frustrated by
current high electrical rates; and
WHEREAS, prior to the 2001 West Coast energy crisis, BPA average wholesale rates were less
than $23 per megawatt hour; and
WHEREAS, today's current average wholesale rate of $31 per megawatt hour far exceeds
historical averages for power rates in the Northwest and represents an increase of almost 50 percent in
less than five years; and
WHEREAS, a $27 per megawatt hour rate target is reasonable based on BPA data and would
represent an approximate 10 percent reduction from today's record rates;
NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
That the Pasco City Council supports the establishment of a maximum wholesale power rate of 527 per
average megawatt hour, inclusive of all costs, for the BPA 2007-2009 rate period; and further, that the
Pasco City Council joins the request to the BPA of the Public Utility District No. 1 of Franklin County
and their partners in the Northwest Coalition for Affordable Power to establish a rate of S27 per megawatt
hour for 2007-2009.
Passed the City Council of t City of Pasco this 7th day of November 2005.
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Micha Ga 'son,Mayor
ATTEST: APPR AS TO FORM:
Sandy ,enworthy,Deputy City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney