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Show OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCCOCO0OOOOC A Message To The Citizens Of Nephi From Your Mayor and City Councilmen On Tuesday, December 13, 1977 a special bond election will be held asking for voter authorization for Nephi City to issue $600,000 general obligation bonds. Below are some of the most important questions for which we feel you should have accurate answers before you cast your ballot. WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE VOTERS? Authorization to issue $600,000 of general obligation bonds for the purpose of making major improvements to the City's electric power utility system. WHAT DOES THE CITY INTEND TO DO TO THE POWER SYSTEM? Nephi City intends to build a new substation adjacent to its existing substation. The proposed substation is entended to initially serve principally the north east section of the City. In connection with the proposed substation, the area it will serve will require completion of a distribution line rebuild all ready in progress. t Nephi City's existing substation has reached its capacity and cannot absorb the additional load being created by the growth of the City. The present substation is rated at 4160 volts and distributes power into the delivery system at 2400 volts. The proposed substation is rated at 12,470 volts and will deliver power at 7200 volts into its delivery system. CAN'T THE CITY AQUIRE A USED SUBSTATION OF THE SAME SIZE AND TYPE IT ALL READY HAS MUCH CHEAPER THAN UPGRADING TO A LARGER SIZE AND TYPE? Over the years Nephi City has employed electrical engineers to analize the City's power utility system and recommend a course of action the city should follow. In 1972 the engineering department ot Utah Power and Light conducted a study of Nephi City's distribution system. In their report dated November 21, 1972 they stated "Since a 4160 volt system is limited in circuit capacity and motor starting, it is proposed that plans for future conversion to a 12,740 volt system be made." In September of this year the City received the same recommendation from a firm of independent electrical engineers. Our consulting engineers inform us there are major problems with continued use of a 4160 volt substation. Line resistance associated with 2400 volt delivery given by a 4160 volt substation is increased dramatically as additional load is added to the system since line resistence is higher at lower line voltages that at higher line voltages. The net result would be an overload situation on the distribution system at some point in the future. Should the City obtain a used primary transformer of the same size as our existing 4160 volt transformer, the structures, regulators and controls required to make it work would still have to be purchased new since these items are more flexible in their use and are not readily available on the used market. The net result would be minimal dollar savings while only providing for the City's needs for a short period of time, possible four to five. years, and resulting in distribution line over loads. Unfortunately some citizens who have advocated this course of action by the City are grossly misinformed of the consequences. On the other hand th proposed 12,470 volt sustation with 7200 volt distribution delivery will accomodate much higher line loads with much less line loss due to resistance. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE $300,000 THE CITY RECEIVED FROM THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN 1973? well-meanin- distribution system and install a 12,470 volt substation at an estimated cost of $470,000 spread over a four year program. Over the last five years the City has spent a total in excess of $670,000 on the project and is now spproximately sixty-fiv- e percent in 1972 For have the was Inflation it estimated been and example, culprits. unexpected growth completed. that the substation we want to install now would have cost between $100,000 and $1 50,000. Today's cost on tne substation is over $350,000. HOW LONG WILL THIS NEW SUBSTATION SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE CITY? It all depends on our growth in power demand. With current and projected growth rates at least ten years and possible as long as twenty years. HOW DOES THE CITY INTEND TO PAY FOR THE BONDS? It is expected the bond principal and interest can be repaid without a tax increase by applying electric rate revenues. Thus, it is not anticipated that a property tax will need to be leviend to pay the proposed $600,000 general obligation bonds. However, increasing costs of power purchased by the City will necessitate electric rate increases in Nephi similar to the electric rate increases being made by our neighboring cities, as well as by private investor-owne- d power companies. So Nephi citizens may anticipate occasional rate increases in their city electric bill. These rate increases would occur regardless of the bond issue. WHEN DO YOU VOTE? On Tuesday, December 13 between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. WHERE DO YOU VOTE? All citizens of Nephi will vote at the National Guard Armory. WHY VOTE? Need, proven asset and community pride. HOWTO VOTE? According to your conscience and after reviewing the facts of our progressive Electric System operations. At 8 g that time it was expected the City could completely rebuild its IN SUMMARY? m Our Electric System one of the City's major assets. Past improvements to the Electric System have been a wise investment, permitting a return to each citizen in improved service and overall lower tax rates. WHEN AND WHERE CAN YOU GET ADDITIONA INFORMATION. is Public Information Meeting To Be Held Friday, December 9, 1977 at 7:p.m. At The Juab High School Auditorium. 5000000000000000000000 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC0OO0OOOOOO |