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A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah Power — Electric Plant Board: Call to Action
Whereas, the Electric Plant Board was formed by the Little TVA Act of 1942,
and the board has a separate governance structure with board members appointed by the Mayor
of Paducah and approved by the Board of Commissioners; and
Whereas, our community depends on abundant, reliable, and affordable power;
and
Whereas, for several months the citizens of McCracken County, who depend on
Paducah Power for services, have expressed great concern over rising power cost associated with
the unreliability of the Prairie State Campus Generation Facility; and
Whereas, the community demands action from Paducah Power System to find a
solution to the rising rates of electricity and to secure our community's future; and
Whereas, the Mayor has contacted the Kentucky Attorney General, the Secretary
of Energy and members of the congressional delegation to express our community's concern;
and
Whereas, the Electric Plant Board discussed at its September 22, 2014 meeting
steps to investigate current fiscal obligations, look at cost cutting measures, and conduct a
process to select a new General Manager.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the Board of Commissioners strongly urges demand the
Electric Plant Board to do the following on behalf of our city and its citizens:
• Hire an independent expert to investigate the information on which the
decision to invest in the Prairie State campus was made;
• Hire an expert in utility matters to investigate current financial obligations;
• Promptly proceed with the process currently underway to hire a search
firm to assist in the recruitment and selection of a successor to the retiring
Paducah Power System general manager;
• Enhance and communicate to the public attainable programs to help
customers with current bills created from recent Power Cost Adjustment
(PCA); and
• Consider and provide opportunities for the community to become a full
and open partner in determining the fate of our community and Paducah.
Power System.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption.
ATTEST:
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Tammara S. Sanderson; City Clerk
Adopted and amended by the Board of Commissioners, September 23, 2014
Recorded by Tammara S. Sanderson, September 23, 2014
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