HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - October 3, 2012 B-02AGENDA ITEM
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CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaimingthe Week of October 7-13, 2012 as
"Public PowerWeek in Lodi
MEETING DATE: October 3,2012
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the week of October 7-
13,2012, as "Public PowerWeek in Lodi.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This year will mark Public PowerWeek's 26th anniversary as a
country -wide program to celebrate the importance of public power to
local citizens and other key publics, including state and national
officials. This year's theme is "Public Power: An American Tradition
that Works."
The Electric Utility Department's mission is to be the premier local electric provider of choice, dedicated
to high standards of service and competitive cost while serving the community in a customer -focused
manner consistentwith sound business, environmental and utility practicesjust as it has since 1910, the
year when the utility was created to serve the citizens and businesses of Lodi. The departmentwill be
hosting its annual open house on October 17, 2012 to educate more than 300 elementary school
students on electric safety, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric utility work.
Electric Utility Director Elizabeth Kirkley will be present to accept the proclamation from MayorJoAnne
Mounce.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Izabeth A. Kirkley
Electric Utility Director
PREPARED BY: Kevin Bell, Electric Rate Analyst
EAK/KB/Ist
APPROVED:
Bartlam, City Manager