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CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS

PEC Franchise Renewal

Meeting Date: 8/22/2017
Date time:
7:00 PM

Subject/Recommendation:

(Second Reading) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kyle Texas, granting a Transmission and Distribution Electric Utility Franchise to Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. for a five year term commencing on the effective date; providing for a 4.5 percent franchise fee due to the city, containing various terms and conditions with regard to the grant of such franchise; containing a severability clause; providing for the repeal of any prior Ordinances granting a Franchise to Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. for such purposes; and providing an effective date. ~ Jerry Hendrix, Chief of Staff


Other Information:

The previous franchise agreement expired earlier this year and was renegotiated by city staff. The new agreement lowers the term from 10 years to 5 years and raises the franchise fee from 2.0% to 4.5% of revenue.

Legal Notes:


Budget Information:

Under the new franchise agreement, the City will receive a franchise fee of 4.5 percent (an increase of 2.5 percent) on gross revenues received on sale of energy and power within the corporate limits of Kyle.

 

It is estimated that the City will receive approximately $593,000 in additional franchise fee in Fiscal Year 2017-2018.





ATTACHMENTS:
Description
PEC Ltr re Franchise Renewal
PEC Franchise Agreement Ordinance