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DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
SUBJECT: PUBLIC POWER WEEK: OCTOBER 1-7,2017
SUMMARY:
Each year in October, more than 2,000 public utilities from around the nation celebrate Public
Power Week to extol the virtues of public ownership of their electric utilities which serve
approximately 47 million Americans. This annual/national event is sponsored by the American
Public Power Association in Washington, D.C. The proposed action approves the proclamation
of October 1-7 as Public Power Week to celebrate Azusa Light & Water's year-round service to
the City of Azusa.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Utility Board approve the following action:
1) Approve Proclamation recognizing Public Power Week on October 1-7.
BACKGROUND:
This year, the Utility Board is being requested to pass a Proclamation of Public Power Week
proclaiming October 1-7 as a week-long recognition of the benefits of being a public power
utility in the form of higher customer service and reliable,efficient and lower electricity rates.
The City of Azusa's ownership of its electric utility has resulted in a significant public benefit to
its residents and businesses. The local governance by the Utility Board continues to be an
important aspect in leading Azusa to make it a better place in which to live and work, as well as
protecting the global environment.
ALW also acknowledges the efforts of many Light &Water employees and power line workers
who often work diligently in the background over the years to ensure continuous service ar
provide fast response when problems do arise. These concerted efforts have earned ALW tl
RP3 designation, one of 82 in the nation of more than 2000 public power utilities,recognizing
as one of the most reliable electric providers in the industry. UB-2
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Literature and energy efficiency giveaways will be handed out to walk-in residents at ALW
Customer Service lobby during the week. Public information campaign for this event will be
done via street banner,website, and social media.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs incurred for promotional materials will amount to less than $2,000. Funds are available in
FY 17/18 budget account 24-40-739-085-6625.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Liza Sagun George F. Morrow
Utilities Communications &Environmental Director of Utilities
Programs Specialist
Paul Reid
Utility Programs Specialist
Reviewed and Approved:
Don Penman
Interim City Manager
Attachment:
1) Proclamation
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WHEREAS, we, the citizens of the City of Azusa, place high value on local control over
community services and therefore have chosen to operate a community-owned,
not-for-profit electric utility; and
WHEREAS, Azusa Light&Water provides our homes,businesses,schools,social service,and
local government agencies with reliable, efficient, and cost-effective electricity
employing sound business practices designed to ensure the best possible service at
not-for-profit rates;and
WHEREAS, Azusa Light&Water is a valuable community asset that contributes to the well-
being of local citizens through energy efficiency,customer service,environmental
protection, economic development, and safety awareness; and
WHEREAS, our community joins hands with more than 2,000 other public power systems in
the United States in the celebration of public power,which is best for consumers,
business, the community, and the nation.
NOW,THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Azusa unites to proclaim October 1-7,2017 as
"Public Power Week"
in the City of Azusa; further, we commend Azusa Light & Water for its contributions to the
community in providing low-cost, safe,reliable electricity to community homes and businesses just as
it has since 1904, the year when the utility was created to serve all the citizens of Azusa.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have here unto set our hands and caused the Seal of the City of
Azusa to be affixed this Twenty-fifth day of September, Two Thousand Seventeen.
URIEL MACIAS,CHAIRPERSON
ROBERT GONZALES,VICE CHAIRPERSON JOSEPH ROMERO ROCHA,BOARD MEMBER
ANGEL A.CARRILLO,BOARD MEMBER
EDWARD J.ALVAREZ,BOARD MEMBER
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