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CITY
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
OF PASCO
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 20, 1970
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: G.E. Carter, Hilda Campbell,
Sam Hunt, M.R. Denney, Robert Greenlee (8:15), and Ed Hendler. Councilman George
Stork was absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney,
City Clerk and Director of Urban Renewal.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of the regular meeting, held January 6, 1970,
be approved as written. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried.
VISITORS:
REX COURNYER, 1555 W. Pearl, stated that he, James Lahtinen and Max Andrus, all
residents of the area west of Lucas to Chase, and Pearl north to By -Pass Highway,
were interested in instituting an L.I.D. in this particular area, and asked the
Council what chances they had to get one started this year.
Mayor Carter stated that drainage on Pearl Street was one factor to consider be-
fore improving the streets, but that this particular area was next in priority
for improvement.
Councilman Hendler suggested that the City Manager confer with the Department of
Community Development in an effort to get an L.I.D. started per Mr. Cournyer's
request.
NEW BUSINESS:
TERMINATION OF JOINT PLANNING SERVICES: The City Manager read an Agreement -
terminating joint p anning services with Franklin County, enabling them to assume
their own responsibilities for planning. In short, it provided that the 1969
Agreement for joint planning is hereby terminated; the,City of Pasco would provide
the County with all records, files and reports which pertain to the County; the City
of Pasco would provide the County with an audit of all monies paid by the County to
the City and refund the unused balance, if any; and the fourth quarterly payment
by said Agreement would not be paid.
Mr. Hendler moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign Agreement on behalf of the
City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried.
URBAN ARTERIAL BOARD AGREEMENTS: Project Agreements relating to Urban Arterial
Projects which have been authorized for development (N. 4th Avenue, S. 4th Avenue,
and East "A" Street) were submitted for the Council's perusal. Following a brief
explanation by the City Manager as to the City's participation (10%) in the projects,
Mr. Hendler moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign Agreements. Seconded by Mrs.
Campbell. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 809:
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE TRI -CITIES SENIOR CITIZENS AND
SUPPORTING A REQUEST FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE FOURTH
PROJECT YEAR.
Resolution No. 809 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that Resolution No.
809 beheld in abeyance, pending an opportunity to talk to representatives of the
Senior Citizens group. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried.
Charles Knapp, representing Senior Citizens, was in attendance and agreed to be
present at the next Workshop Meeting on January 27, 1970.
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
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CITY OF PASCO
MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 20, 1970
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable G.E. Carter, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
By Clerk's Representative. Councilmen present were: G.E. Carter, Hilda Campbell,
Sam Hunt, M.R. Denney, Robert Greenlee (8:15), and Ed Hendler. Councilman George
Stork was absent from the meeting. Also present were: City Manager, City Attorney,
City Clerk and Director of Urban Renewal.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Hendler moved that the minutes of the regular meeting, held January 6, 1970,
be approved as written. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried.
VISITORS:
REX COURNYER, 1555 W. Pearl, stated that he, James Lahtinen and Max Andrus, all
residents of the area west of Lucas to Chase', and Pearl north to By -Pass Highway,
were interested in instituting an L.I.D. in this particular area, and asked the
Council what chances they had to get one started this year.
Mayor Carter stated that drainage on Pearl Street was one factor to consider be-
fore improving the streets, but that this particular area was next in priority
for improvement.
Councilman Hendler suggested that the City Manager confer with the Department of
Community Development in an effort to get an L.I.D. started per Mr. Cournyer's
request.
NEW BUSINESS:
TERMINATION OF JOINT PLANNING -SERVICES: The City Manager read an Agreement -
terminating joints planning services wit Franklin County, enabling them to assume
their own responsibilities for planning. In short, it provided that the 1969
Agreement for join4 planning is hereby terminated; the City,of Pasco would provide
the County with all records, files and reports which pertain to the County; the City
of Pasco would provide the County with an audit of all monies paid by the County to
the City and refund the unused balance, if any; and the fourth quarterly payment
by said Agreement would not be paid.
Mr. Hendler moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign Agreement on behalf of the
City of Pasco. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion Carried.
URBAN ARTERIAL BOARD AGREEMENTS: Project Agreements relating to Urban Arterial
Projects which have been authorized for development (N. 4th Avenue, S. 4th Avenue,
and East "A" Street) were submitted for the Council's perusal. Following a brief
explanation by the City Manager as to the City's participation (10%) in the projects,
Mr. Hendler moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign Agreements. Seconded by Mrs.
Campbell. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 809:
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE TRI -CITIES SENIOR CITIZENS AND
SUPPORTING A REQUEST FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE FOURTH
PROJECT YEAR.
Resolution No. 809 was read in its entirety. Mr. Hendler moved that Resolution No.
809 be held in abeyance, pending an opportunity to talk to representatives of the
Senior Citizens group. Seconded by Mrs. Campbell. Motion Carried.
Charles Knapp, representing Senior Citizens, was in attendance and agreed to be
present at the next Workshop Meeting on January 27, 1970.
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REGULAR MEETING
BILLS:
The following bills were presented for approval by the Council:
Current Expense Fund
$ 484.83
Library Fund
1,982.40
Park Fund
118.93,
Recreation Fund
335.22
Street Fund
620.57
Water/Sewer Construction Fund
103,003.32
Cemetery Fund
85.30
Golf Fund
1,349.08
Water Sewer Fund
2,423.99
Finance Fund
1,525.43
Equipment Fund
1,986.12
Payroll Fund
5,310.86
Urban Renewal Fund
5,197.30
L.I.D. 77 Fund
2.00
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS:
_ , 2 .
The following payroll claims were submitted for approval:
General Administration Dept.
4,094.74
Community Development
5,514.95
Fire Department
18,451.67
Police Department
27,198.17
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND:
55,259.53
CEMETERY FUND
2,196.48
LIBRARY FUND
4,514.63
PARK FUND
2,274.73
RECREATION FUND
2,099.60
STREET FUND
7,405.43
GOLF FUND
3,228.00
WATER/SEWER FUND
15,425.29
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FUND
11,310.67
EQUIPMENT FUND
2,339.08
URBAN RENEWAL FUND
8 300.30
TOTAL ALL FUNDS:
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JANUARY 20, 1970
Mr. Hendler moved that all claims properly signed and vouchered be paid. Seconded
by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. YES: Carter, Camp-
bell, Hunt, Greenlee, Denney and Hendler. NO: None.
BUSINESS LICENSES:
The following business license applications were submitted for approval:
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MADISON INDUSTRIES, B. Blankenship, Contractor, 1900 E. 64th Street, L.A., California
INSURANCE & FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, Jack Williams, Insurance, 824 W. Lewis
MR. SWISS STORE #228, Dallas Tompkins, Cafe, 2009 W. Court
ESQUIRE CLEANERS, Shirley Sockett, Dry Cleaning Pick-up, 1008 W. Lewis
ROSE ENGRAVING, N. Robertson, Engravers, 319 N. 3rd
CLARE'S BEAUTY COLLEGE, Margie Roth, Beauty School, 822 W. Lewis
Mr. Hendler moved that all business license applications be approved. Seconded
by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried.
CITY OF PASCO
MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL SUGGESTIONS AND GENERAL DISCUSSION:
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JANUARY 20, 1970
LETTER FROM KATIE BARTON.- E. PASCO NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL: Mayor Carter
reported on letter received from Katie Barton, relative to alleged discrepancies in
the Urban Renewal Project, and expressed personal shock and dismay that a Governmental
Agency such as the C.A.C. did not, first, contact City of Pasco Administration for
answers to their questions before releasing a verbal blast through the news media.
Mayor Carter, as well as other members of the Council, reiterated that this was the
first indication,they had that residents of East Pasco were not satisfied witb the
Urban Renewal Project.
He cited the many meetings held prior to making formal application for an Urban
Renewal Project under former City Manager Horace Menasco, the desire to up -grade
living conditions for residents of East Pasco, tax dollars spent by all people in the
City to make this project possible, and further, that the City of Pasco doesn't
receive any compensation for sponsoring project.
Mrs. Katie Barton responded by stating she owned her home outright, and if forced
to move - which she was agreeable to, she would not assume a mortgage. It was her
opinion that a "communication problem" existed, and although pamphlets and newsletters
had been sent out by the Urban Renewal Office, she stated that many residents of
East Pasco cannot read or write. Further, she felt someone should make a personal
contact with these people to explain the program.
At this point, City Attorney Wayne Campbell suggested that the City contact H.U.D.
in an effort to obtain a full time Attorney in the Urban Renewal Project to assist
in probation of estates, title transfers, etc., as East Pasco residents were not
coming out "whole." The City Manager stated he would look into this.
Wallace Webster, Director of Community Action Committee, accused the Council of
misleading people by putting them in Lincoln Terrace Complex instead of building
one new home for everyone torn down. At this time, Mayor Carter stated that
Urban Renewal was not in the business of building homes, and to his knowledge,
they did not build one new structure for every one torn down. Mr. Webster com-
pared our project with one in West Virginia and the problems encountered.
The Council queried Ray MacDonald, Director of Urban Renewal, and in conclusion,
asked that Mr. Webster provide them with constructive problems and they would make
every attempt to alleviate the problem.
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Carter appointed JESSIE L. SMITH to the Board of Adjustment (to fill term of
Jack Williams who declined), Expiration Date of 11/19/74, and asked the Council's
concurrence.
Mr. Hendler moved that the City Council concur with Mayor Carter's appointment.
Seconded by Mr. Greenlee. Motion Carried.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
CIVIL DEFENSE AGREEMENT: The City Manager reported that he had executed the 1970
iNi Defense Cooperative Arrangement, and had included this.as an informational
item.
P.U.D. REPORT: Councilman Ed Hendler submitted the following report relative to
undergrounding of utilities by the P.U.D.
"During the middle of 1969, the Pasco City Council once again initiated conversations
with the P.U.D. concerning under -grounding of their utilities. A number of meetings
have been held and information was presented by the P.U.D. concerning their operations
and capacity concerning the City's requests. In addition, I have secured from the
P.U.D., other financial documents concerning its operation. The opinions expressed
in this report and/or judgments are strictly my own.
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MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
P.U.D. - Continued:
REQUESTS OF THE P.U.D. FROM THE CITY OF PASCO:
JANUAR 20, 1970
1. That the P.U.D. consider undergrounding utilities on the proposed new arterial
streets scheduled on our 6 -year arterial street program. (namely: Chase Avenue,
Columbia Street L.I.D. and 5th Avenue).
2. That the P.U.D. develop a program of undergrounding our present overhead syste.,
that currently exists on our other recently improved streets and our downtown business
area. (10 to 20 years)
3. That the P.U.D. consider removing the B & 0 Tax as a direct charge to our citizens.
This report will not discuss this third point other than some comments concerning the
B & 0 tax at the conclusion of the report.
The P.U.D. has responded to our requests of items one and two in the following
manner:
1. That this can be done providing the City of Pasco pays the unamortized cost
of the present overhead system with a limit of $50,000 per year of their funds
going towards conversion of overhead to underground
2. That there is no program now established for conversion of the present overhead
system unless the City and citizens pay additional funds over and above their
present power bills, for said program.
Basically, the prime reason given for .the P.U.D.'s stand evolves around their
philosophy that "since County residents are part of the P.U.D.'s system, the County
residents shouldn't be burdened with any additional costs on the system for services
rendered to the City." (Meeting of November 24, 1969).
Since 1947, the P.U.D. has issued a series of Revenue Bonds totaling $3,820,000 up to
1967. In 1967, an additional $1,000,000 of Revenue Bonds were sold, making a total of
$4,820,000.00; since the beginning of the P.U.D. The bond issue of 1967 was predominate y
spent for the construction of the P.U.D. facilities and the remaining amount spent for
the construction of the P.U.D. facilities and the remaining amount spent for two new
sub -stations at Connell and Kahlotus; increasing its service to the Country Gardens
Frozen Foods"Plant at Connell; additional equipment at Riverview sub -station; seven (7)
miles of distribution line in the County plus other minor extensions of distribution
lines in the system.
In looking at the bond issues prior to 1967, we find that out of the total of $3,820,000
issued since 1947, the balance owing on these as of 1969 is $2,185,000. This means that
from 1947 through 1968, the P.U.D. has redeemed $1,705,000. In other words, in addition
to the interest and other investments in the system from operating margins (profits as
we see them), the user of power during these past years have paid into the P.U.D.,
sufficient funds to operate the system and redeem the bonds. The people of Pasco have
paid substantially 55% to 65% of the bill. Therefore, it is reasonable to say that
the people of Pasco through their support of the P.U.D. have paid into the P.U.D.
sufficient funds not only to provide services for themselves, but also to allow the
P.U.D. to expand their system and redeem Revenue Bonds sold predominately for ex-
pansion purposes. In reviewing the resolutions authorizing the sale of the issue of
bonds since 1947, most of the funds secured from the sale of bonds were used for
expansion of the P.U.D.'s system in the County. I have no objection of what has
happened in the past; but since we have helped the P.U.D. expand for the past twenty-
two (22) years, why can't the P.U.D. re -appraise its position as to future capital
outlay with an eye of rehabilitation of the City's over -head system to an.underground
one, as long as it wouldn't be a financial drain of the P.U.D.'s resources?
CITY OF PASCO
MINUTES OF THE PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
REPORT - Continued:
1:05
JANUARY 20, 1970
I had specifically requested from the P.U.D., "their proposed capital outlay projects
for the years of 1969 through 1975." This came about after the P.U.D. had submitted
to us, during one of our first meetings with them, a schedule of operating results
which included their "Projection of operating results" for the years 1969 through
1975. I had made special request as to the plans of the P.U.D. for the funds that they
show as "Capital Additions" for the years 1969 through 1975.. Exhibit #2 shows that
through these seven years, the P.U.D. is expecting a surplus of $3,970,000. Under
date of September 18, 1969, in Mr. A.C. Northrup's letter, Item #4, he says, "Capital
outlays for 1969 to 1975 are set up on a basis'of past history, rather than specific
items. These cover line extensions, transformers, meters, etc. We are constructing
a new sub -station in Connell, and a new sub -station will be needed in Kahlotus. A
115 KV feeder will be required as an alternate supply to the Riverview substation
for reliability purposes. Engineering studies and other details are not complete at
this time. A new 115,000 volt transmission line costs approximately $20,000 per mile
to construct, in addition to such other costs as right of way, etc."
So, we are told that the surplus funds that the P.U.D. will have (based on their
projections) will be spent in the expansion of the system in the County. Now, if you
will look at Exhibits #1 and #3, you'll note that the revenue the P.U.D. has been re-
ceiving from Pasco Residents range from 55.7% in 1960 to 46% in 1968, as to their
total receipts. How about the revenue from 1947 to 1968? It is conceivable that
the percentage of Pasco's share of total revenue for these years (1947-1968) was
much higher than 55.7%? Ce tainly! Is it, therefore, unreasonable for the City to
request that the P.U.D. re-examine its position and investments in Pasco?
In the P.U.D.'s recently published propaganda sheet which discusses "Undergrounding
of Electric Wires in Pasco and Franklin County", they point out to their customers
"That they have allocated $50,000.00 per year to go towards an undergrounding pro-
gram." Further on, they say, "The $50,000.00 would be used for the undergrounding of
present overhead systems within the City of Pasco. It is with the provision that the
Citv or the customers affected would Dav the undeareciated costs of the overhead system
and the costs of taking it down.' Further, under the same heading it goes on to say,
customers must be treated fairly and objectively in the planning of plant im-
provements that necessitate an expense to the entire system."
What has happened during the P.U.D.'s first 22 -years? Who has been paying for what?
Hasn't Pasco and its citizens been standing the biggest share of the P.U.D.'s ex-
pansion programs into the County? Haven't we sat by quietly while this has been going
on? Haven't we been good customers and paid our bills? Is is wrong to now request a
piece of the action? I think not. According to the figures, Pasco has been paying the
biggest portion of the $1,705,000 of bonds already redeemed - plus their interest.
In the very next paragraph, the P.U.D.'s next statement says, "The City of Pasco does
provide 40% of the total revenue of the Franklin County P.U.D. This income from power
sales amounts to approximately $1,100,000 oer year."
From Exhibit #1 and #3, you will note that if you add the revenues in Pasco from
1960 through 1968, it amounts to $8,163,045 against a total of $15,962,000 for the total
system. This amounts to 51.1%. In the year of 1968 alone, it amounted to 46.36%, not
40% as indicated. What was it prior to 1960? Certainly, much more than the 51.1%.
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REPORT - Continued:
JANUARY 20, 1970
Let's take another approach to the P.U.D.'s capacity to handle improvements within the
City,
ity, if they want.to. Are we entitled to receive.some of the profits (operating margins)
back, in-`tlie form of improvements in the City? From 1960 through 1968, the P.U.D. took
in a total of $15,962,000 with expenses of $11,087,000, leaving an operating margin of
$4,875,000. An average operating margin of 31%. Pasco's share of this operating margi
(profit) was $2,530,543. This average since 1960, per year, amounts to $281,171. In
other words, if we were to look at it solely from Pasco's interest, we can honestly ask
the question: "Has the P.U.D. re -invested $281,171 each year in capital improvements in
Pasco?" I'm certain the P.U.D. cannot approach their capital investments in this fashion.
However, since we are, or have been, the largest customer of the P.U.D., I believe we are
entitled to ask these questions, and get a responsive answer. The P.U.D. says, "There is
nothing an electrical utility would like more than to have all of their lines underground.
Although your Franklin County P.U.D. presently has a good overhead system, the reliability
of your electrical service does increase when wires are underground. Storm and weather
conditions have little effect on underground systems. They are free from damage by
falling trees, fire and accidents. This means less maintenance problems for your P.U.D.
However, it must also be pointed out that troubles on an underground system are more
difficult to locate and repair. Outages normally last longer when they do occur."
It was not until July, 1969, that the P.U.D. finally adopted an underground policy. The
adopted limited policy provides for undergrounding, basically, for new construction and on
a sharing basis with the customer. Any conversion from a present overhead system is based
on the customer paying the cost of removing present system and the unamortized cost of the
overhead system.
Statistics indicate that the cost in most sections of our country are now running equal on
new construction concerning undergrounding utilities vs. an overhead system. It is the
responsibility of the utilities, especially the P.U.D. to encourage undergrounding. Th'
they have demonstrated - they have not done in Pasco.
In reviewing the P.U.D.'s financial statements, their statements to the public do not
correctly reflect their financial picture as it actually is. The statements reflect
substantial reserves under the present rate structure. Their Rate of Bond Coverage is
listed at $3.09.as of December 31, 1968 for a twelve (12) month period with a require-
ment of only $1.40. My conclusion briefly is, The P.U.D. can, if it wants to,
develop a program of under -grounding the newly proposed arterial streets that exist in
our six-year program at a total cost to them of approximately $300,000.00 That they
can, if they want to, develop a program of undergrounding in the immediate future
(10 to 20) of undergrounding the remaining improved arterials and our downtown business
district, under their present rate structure (all other things being equal) without
causing a rate increase—
That
ncrease—
That the P.U.D. has spent a substantial amount of our money in trying to convince the
people against an underground system, as we requested, with a fear program of in-
creasing rates. The the P.U.D.'s so-called survey was "loaded" with one-sided
questions that any reasonable citizen would respond to in the negative.
That unless their philosophy changes, our present overhead system will remain.as is
indefinitely.
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REPORT - Continued:
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JANUARY 20, 1970
With regard to the B & 0 taxes that the City of Pasco has applied to the P.U.D., it is
interesting to note that in 1963, when the City went from 3% to 4%, the entire 4% was
passed on as a direct tax to our people; however, the P.U.D. continued to absorb the
3% B & 0 tax of 3% for the cities of Connell and Kahlotus until January 1, 1967. During
these years, the 4% tax we have applied amounted to $144,206.00. This has been paid by our
people. However, if they had continued to absorb the 3% as they had done with the people
in Connell and Kahlotus, the amount would have decreased to $36,051. In other'words,
our people during 1963 through 1966 paid the P.U.D. $108,155 as a sur -tax when all the
while our sister cities' citizens paid nothing.
"Oh, Beautiful for Spacious Skies" has become the rallying cry for Americans who are
determined to keep that wild blue yonder. President Johnson's message on natural
beauty in February, 1965, bestowed the federal blessing on a program of undergrounding
power lines that had already deeply concerned City governments, landscape architects,
City planners, land developers, and home owners. The message on natural beauty declared,
"The same society which receives the rewards of technology must, as a cooperating
whole, take responsibility for control. In referring to the President's message, FHA
Commissioner P.N. Brownstein (Now assistant Secretary for the Department of Housing and
Urban Development) stated, "I believe this (the President's message) covers our utility
lines as much as anything. We must control them or live like spiders at the centers of
of our webs."
Beyond the aesthetic clutter, however, are other disadvantages of overhead wiring. The
most important are safety hazards and maintenance costs. Year -in and year -out, news-
papers carry stories of high winds and ice storms that produce power failures, deaths,
and injuries. This week, Dayton and Walla Walla had such experiences. Power poles
have been the immovable object for the errant motorist,.and power lines often become
the foe of landscaping as well as effective fire fighting procedures. As population
has expanded, the need for power cables of a larger size has been required which, to-
gether with transformers, have strained the capacity of the overhead system to support
the power supply.
It is my judgement that the City has the means to demand a responsible program of
undergrounding, within the confines of the present rate structure; and that unless we
can convince the P.U.D. of their responsibility to our City in programming and starting
an effective undergrounding program on our new arterials and a plan as we have requested
for future undergrounding, then this City should investigate the ways and means of going
into the power business ourselves.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
BARGAINING MEETING - PASCO FIREFIGHTERS #1433: The City Manager submitted a report
of his meeting with James Liebold, Mediator for the Department of Labor & Industries
and members of Pasco Firefighters #1433.
Mr. Hendler moved that this item of business be tabled until the next Workshop
Session of the Council (January 27, 1970) in order that they might study it
further. Seconded by Mr. Carter. Motion Carried.
HOUSING AUTHORITY: The annual report of the Housing Authority was presented
for the Councis information.
UNIVERSAL GARBAGE COLLECTION - JOHN DIETRICH: The City Manager reported that he
had met with Mr. & Mrs. Jon Dietrich, rel at ve to universal garbage collection.
Pertinent information relating to this meeting will be forthcoming to the Council.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
G.E. CARTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CLIFFORD . DA GLER, ITY CLERK
PASSED and APPROVED this
_day of 1970.
UBLiC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. i
OF FRANKLIN COUNTY
P. 0. OUX 2407, �/ 1411 W. CLARK / PASCO. WASMIN070N 99:302 / PHONE (5093 547-5591
September 18, 1969
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Mr. Ed Hendler ",J ;
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City Councilman 7/ G��� G�
City of Pasco U
P. O. Box 293
Pasco, Washington 99301
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Dear Mr. Hendler: 61j
The following information is submitted in answer to your letter of
August 27, 1969.
1) Specific Capital Additions: This information has never been
summarized, as this would be both difficult and unnecessary,
from our point of view. We have a number of pages of jobs
closed every two months and this is open for your inspection.
Each job would have to, be looked up for location and the task
would be monumental. Accurate accounting records are kept
to separate capital additions from maintenance and operations
accounts.
2) ' Total Revenue TO of .
Revenue , in Pasco Total
1960. 1, 288, 099 717,735 55.7 ,
1961 1, 4'10, 075 746,035 : 52.9
1962 1,505 228 771,400 51.2 i
1963 1, 654, 264 923,875 55.8
Original Balance
Issue 1-1-69
3) Series 1947-A 1,495,000 605,000
it B Re -issued as Series 1954-G
ft 1949 -C 400,000 202,000
1951-D 400,000 23 X00
1951-E, 400,000 296,000
1954 -F `� 400,000 250,000
+9&4--G 9&A�tl `� 225,000 225,000-
19 61 -H
25,0001961-H 500,000 370,000
:1967 =I 1,000,000 1,000,000
3,185, 000
- (See schedule attached for specific interest and principal payments)
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PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Mr. Ed Hendler
Page 2
September 18, 1969
NO. 1 OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, PASCO, WASH.
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4) Capital outlays for 1969 to 1975 are set up on a basis of past history,.
rather than specific items. These cover line extensions, trans -
formers, meters, etc. We are constructing a new substation in
Connell, and a new substation will be needed in Kahlotus. A 115
KV feeder will be required as an alternate supply'to the Riverview
substation for reliability purposes. Engineering studies and other
details are not complete at this ti me. A new 115, 000 volt trans-.
mission line costs approximately $20, 000 per mile to construct,
in addition to such other costs as ight of way, etc.
In addition to the information which you have requested, I am enclosing a
memorandum which was presented to our Board of Commissioners at our
last board meeting. The engineers estimate for a total underground system
is over eleven million dollars. If it were possible to borrow that amount of
money - which it is not - the people of Pasco would have a terrific burden
placed upon them, as it would require more than double our present revenues
to support such a bond issue. We estimate that it would require approxi
mately a forty percent increase in revenues to do the job in thirty years.
I
I believe there should be a combined meeting of all utilities involved with
overhead utilities and the City of Pasco to discuss the common problem.
Also, I would suggest there be a joint meeting of the City Council and our
PUD Board of Commissioners. I am not able to speak on policy decisions
of this magnitude without board approval.
Very truly yours,
A. C. Northrup
Manager
Public Utility District No. I
of Franklin County
ACN/mg
Encl: Schedule
PU-3LIC UTILITY DISTRI( NO. 1 OF FRANKLIN C(')NTY, PASCO, WASH.
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING RESULTS
OPERATING 0?ERATING OPERATING MARGIN D --,BT CAPITAL
YEAR REVENUES EXPENSES AMOU;IT % RETIREIMENT ADDITIONS BALANCE
1960 . 1, 295) 000 850, 000 445,000 34 85,000 247,000 115.,000'
1961 1,118, 000 876, 000 542, 000 38 85P'000 657,000 (200$000)
1962. 1, 516, 000 1, 021, 000 4954000 33 103, 000 425,000 I ( 33, 000)
1963 1, 670, 000 '1,1128.,000. 542, 000 32 105, 000, 407,000 30, 000
1964 1, 728, 000 1, 203, 000 525,000 30 107, 000 385, 000 33;.000
1965 1, 852, 000 1, 325, 000 -.527',000 28 -1101000 820, 000 (103) 000 )
1966 1, 993, 000 1,450,000 543, 000. 27 • . -117,000 862, 000 (436, 000) .
1967 2,182, 000 1, 562, 000 620, 000 28 ' 130, 000 810J.000 (320, 000)
2008:000. 000. 1, 672, 000. 636,000 , 28 . 133, 000 565,000 (-. 62, 000)
15, 962, 000 11, 087, 000.4, 875,-000 31 973, 000 - 5,178, 000. (1, 276, 000)
PROJECTION OF OPERATING RESULTS
1969 2:500,000 1, 8 24, 000 676, 000. 27 136,000 500,000 .409000
t
1970 2, 650, 000 11 915, 000 705, 000 _ . ' 27 139, 000 ' . 520.'000 46,000
'1971 2, 810, 000 2, 070, 000' 7110, 000 26 1117, 000 ' 520, 000 73,000
1972 7, 980, 000 2, 225, 000 755,000 25 155, 000 540, 000 60,
1973 3)160-000 21 385, 000 775, 000 2It 158, 0 f0 600, 000 17j,000 .
1971 3)350,000 2.,530.,'000 820, 000 211 - .167,1 00 630, 000• 23j,000
1975 3, 550, 000 • 2, 695, 000 855,
000 21t 160,P'000 660 000 35,000
PUB -LIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, PASCO, W`ASH..
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SCHEME OF OPERATING REVENUES
YEAR TOTAL REVENUE REVEr?'JL IN PASCO PERCENT OF TOTAL
1964 13728,000 9433000 54.57
1965 1,8523000 966,000 52.16
1966 13993,000 980,000 49.17
1967 211821000 13045,000 47.89
1968 . 2, 308, 000 13070,000 46.36
PROJECTION OF OPERATING REVENUES
j 1969 2,500,000 1,100,000 44.60
1970 2)650,000 1,130, 000 42.64
1971 21810,000 1,170,000 41.63
1972 21980,000 1,210,000 40.60
1953 3,160,000 11250,000 39.56