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Show Let's look at iiiiinaiitt lliiiisiiliwi Springville's expanded wastewater treatment plant standards and support continued growth of the city, will allow us to meet all environmental and health Why we bought a new electric plant In 1983 it became apparent to the mayor and city council that Springville needed a new source of electric energy. Electricity supplied to city residents had previously come from three sources: a small amount generated from the city's own hydroelectric plants, purchases pur-chases from Colorado River Storage Project, and purchases from Utah Power & Light. In making the decision to construct power plants, Mayor Haymond and members of the city council were faced with the following facts: -Power use in the city would increase so that by 1988 the city would be required to buy 14,000 kilowatts of capacity in addition to that available from existing hydroelectric plants and Colorado River Storage Project. -The cost of electric capacity from Utah Power increased from $75 per kilowatt per year in 1981 to $246 per kilowatt per year in 1985. UP&L rates are not fixed and are expected ex-pected to go even higher. -Construction of the city's own generation facilities to obtain 14,000 kilowatts from gas fired generators and 3,500 kilowatts from hydroelectric plants could be done which would fix the cost of power capacity for the next 20 years at $77 per kilowatt per year, including all interest payments on the money necessary to complete the project. -Construction of Springville's own power plants was cheaper than any other source which would be available to provide the power by the time it is needed. The savings to electric users in the city by constructing our own facilities over purchasing pur-chasing the power from UP&L at present rates will be $47,320,000 over the next 20 years. Mayor Haymond and the city council were committed to providing electricity at the lowest possible cost. Construction of our own power plants was by far the lowest cost alternative. alter-native. It was a big step for Springville to bond for $12 million to do the construction. It was done only after careful evaluation of the alternatives. Building our own power plants is like a family buying its own home. It is often better for the family to obtain a mortgage to purchase their home than to pay rent for the next 20 years. The mayor and city council made the same choice. In the case of Springville the payments necessary to buy the power plants will be more than $47 million less than if the city continued to buy power from UP&L. That represents money which city residents will not have to pay for their electricity. EPA demanded sewer plant expansion Construction is currently underway to expand the city's wastewater treatment plant from a capacity of 4.5 million gallons per day to 7.5 million gallons per day. The mayor and city council made the decision to expand the plant after careful evaluation of the following facts: -The existing treatment plant was not meeting standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or Utah Health Department. Continuing violation of those requirements would subject the city to court action and fines which would have to be borne by taxpayers. -Due to growth since the plant was constructed, there was not sufficient capacity to handle the city's wastewater, even without any additional residential or industrial development. Plant capacity was frequently exceeded. Additional expected growth would generate additional demands for waste treatment capacity. -There were serious concerns for the health and safety of city residents and those who worked at the treatment plant and in areas downstream from the plant. -A loan from the State of Utah was available to finance l2 of the cost of the expansion project at an extremely II orable interest rate of 7.324. -Construction of the plant will allow the city to adequately treat its wastewater at least through the year 2000 and to meet all environmental and health standards. TAXES At 13.17 mills, Springville's property tax is the lowest of any major city in Utah County. The Progressive Party is committed to not increasing the tax rate. TAX BASE The best way of generating revenue to provide for needed city services without increasing tax rates is to increase the tax base. During the last 4 years under the leadership of Mayor Haymond and the city council, the city's property tax base has increased by 85. That means an additional $340,000 per year in revenue for the city with no tax increase. UTILITY RATES Springville's utility rates are among the lowest of any major city in the county. Inspite of the increasing costs of such services, the mayor and city council have kept rates as low as possible possi-ble while still providing the services required by residents. The mayor and city council actively sought and obtained obtain-ed $3.25 million in low interest state loans and $2,475 million of grants in order to keep costs to the citizens down. Under the leadership of the Progressive Party, the city ci-ty will continue its efforts to provide utility services to residents at the lowest possible rates. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Mayor Haymond and the city council have brought the following firms into the industrial park during the last four years: Stouffer Foods Corporation Fibertek Murdock International Community Consultants Curcrete Chemical Kitco We believe that sound industrial development will benefit all residents of the city. We will continue to support such development both within the industrial park and elsewhere in. the city. We also believe that industries should pay for the utilities and other services which they require and not be subsidized by residential users. Present utility rates do not give any "special break" to industries. The Progressive Party is pledged to keep it that way. lai8iiMTilMia v - - run mim i m iiH unm Power plant equipment has arrived and a construction contract awarded for electric projects which will save residents more than $47 million. |