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RESOLUTION SETTING BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NOVEMBER 2012 COORDINATED ELECTION
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Summary and Background Information: On August 6, 2012, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1919 approving a new Franchise Agreement between the City and Public Service Company of Colorado (“PSCo”). Per prior agreement between the City and PSCo, the question of whether to grant a franchise to PSCo is to be placed on the November 6, 2012, ballot for a vote of the registered electors of the City. Pursuant to the Election Code of 1992, the ballot question must be certified to the County Clerk not later than September 7, 2012. The City Council Meeting scheduled for August 20, 2012, is the last City Council Business meeting before September 7, 2012.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Bob Gehler, City Attorney
Staff Member Presenting: Greg Graham, Assistant City Attorney
Financial Impact: N/A
Funding Source: Xcel Energy/Public Service will be paying the City's costs of the election
Staff Recommendation: Pass Resolution 2012-63
Suggested Motion: I move to approve Resolution 2012-63.