HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-080 Letter to BPACITY OF
,-ASHLAND
May 4, 2004
Steve Wright, Administrator
Bonneville Power Administration
PO Box 14428
Portland, OR 97293
Dear Mr. Wright,
The City of Ashland would like to formally go on record as supporting BPA's Proposal that would result
in new agreements between BPA and the Region's Investor Owned Utilities. (IOU's). These agreements
would result in immediate rate relief to Ashland of about 6% in October 2004 and as such would be
welcomed by the City.
Because the proposal would also limit future benefits during 2007-2011 to financial only in lieu of power
and also set floor and ceiling on these benefits, the proposal will be beneficial to Ashland beyond the next
two years of the rate period.
We appreciate BPA putting forth this proposal and would like to commend you for stepping up and being
proactive in a way that will help its utility customers provide rate relief for our customers, while trying to
balance all of the conflicting needs and values of the citizens of the Northwest.
Sincerely,
Alan DeBoer
Mayor, City of Ashland
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