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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY MARCH 6, 2002 News Resolution provided that $362,500 be deposited into the Debt Service Reserve Account and that $207,000 be deposited Continued from Page 1 into the Renewal and ReplaceThe rate study by Kemp Burdick ment Fund. Although the city was commissioned by the Power currently has these funds on Board on December 10, 2001 at a t, after considering the negacost of $12,500. The additional tive allocation of funds from the analysis which looked at vari- central treasury, the systems ous e fleets on projected power total cash available is $2,667. rates was requested subsequent The city has not met the 100 to the rate study by the city Resolution Rate Covenant remanager at my request. The quirement for total debt service studies are available at the city on the bonds outstanding since office for public examination. Fiscal Year (FY) 1995. The city p Burdick has not met the Resolution Net Background-KemKanabs power system was Revenue requirement of 120 purchased from Utah Power and on deposit and available to pay Light in 1987. To cover the cost debt service for the aggregate of the system, $3,625,000 in debt service on all outstanding bonds were issued which will be bonds. The adopted electric rates paid off February 15,2007. Cur- based on recommendations of rently payments run approxi- the Citys Power Board and esmately $360,000 per year. A tablished by ordinance or resoPower Cost Adjustment (PCA) lution adopted by the City Counwas implemented in June 1989 cil have been insufficient to meet and was discontinued in July the net revenue requirement 1996. With the PCA the addisince FY 1995. tional cost or savings of power Kanabs power loss (difference was passed along to the custom- between power purchased and ers each month by adjusting the power billed) is higher than the rate charged for power. The loss acceptable by the industry. Power Fund has shown a net The American Public Power Asloss and negative cash flow in sociation publication indicates five out of the last eight years that 3.43 is an accepted enand has borrowed moneys from ergy loss for utilities the size of other city funds to meet opera- Kanab (includes both physical tional expenses and debt service losses that occur in the distriburequirements. The Power Fund tion system and metering and losses are mainly from selling billing losses). Kanabs loss was power to its customers for less 10 for the 12 months ending that its purchase price. As of June 30, 2001. Had the addiJune 30, 2001, the amount owed tional power loss been billed the to other funds was approxi- resulting revenues would exceed mately $1,060,000. In Novem- $130,000 per year. ber 2001 the City Power Fund Analysis-Kem- p Burdick borrowed an additional $300,000 In 1987 Kanab City signed a from UAMPS to meet opera- contract with Deseret Generational expenses. tion and Transmission (DG&T) The 1994 Revenue Bonds to provide power for the citys Mayor de-po- Home of the Week si Police Tip An old biker once told me when stressed, order chrome gizmo, install and polish same. Good advice I might add and one that I have used quite ex- tensively of late. The Commander doesnt see this cure in exactly the same light as I however, In her humble opinion this is a sign of deepening psychosis and an indication that I have finally gone off of the deep end. Cain you imagine? Women. But I had best tone it down AND UK-17-37 Zoned Commercial 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1600 Sq. Ft. K-17- 38 3.5 Acres wAnimal Rights View from on Top of the World Mt. 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February 27 Burglary of vehicle (2 counts) burglarypossession of stolen propertypossession of a controlled substance. Shawn Kyle Henry, 18, Kanab. Items came up missing from the Fire Department, Search & Rescue Ambulance, and Firetruck. A tip from a confidential informant resulted in Police Department obtaining a search warrant. because she has reversed her earlier standing order and has released me from duty for a February 19 Theft. Report of an adult ID short period of time to ride the Harley to Mexico. With this taken out of victims wallet. Susshow of support and confidence pect believed to be a juvenile. 1 see myself thundering into Speedingdisorderly conduct. Male the sunny south withhead held juvenile, 17, Kanab. Citihigh and bandanna flapping zen signed a complaint against in the wind. As you might ex- juvenile for speed and disorderly conduct due to a loud muffler. pect, there have been some restrictions placed upon me in Suspect issued a citation. the land ofwarm beaches, rollFebruary 21 Speedingwarrants. Victor H. ing surf, and bikinis. Early to Sample, 23, Kanab. Subject was Upon search numerous repelling bed, early to rise and no tattoos are just a few that come to stopped and cited for speed. A gear, hand held radios, fire fighting mind. Where would I be with- drivers license check showed gear, medical equipment, alcohol, out such dynamic leadership? subject had a warrant issued to suspect were located. Youre right, it wouldnt be good. out of Washington County. Arbooked rested and into jail. Traffic enforcement will conSuspect arrested and booked into Kane County J ail with a bail set at centrate this week in the area February 22 Accident. Driver, Helen Mary $15,000. Other charges may follow. from Center Street (US: 89) south to include the Kanab Goldman, 68, California was isFebruary 28 High and Middle School areal sued a citation for failure to yield Trespassing of a dwellingintoxi-catiowhich caused an accident. VicWeston Glen Reidhead, 23, Again, your cooperation is aptim, male juvenile, 17, Kanab Kanab. Received a call from victim preciated. was issued a citation for expired stating that he and his family were newly purchased power system. registration. asleep when he heard someone The contract cost of power called cough from downstairs at about 3 February 24 for a compounded price increase Telephone harassment. Dani a.m. Victim grabbed his baseball of five per cent per year effective Lynn Glover, 23, Kanab. Sub- bat and proceeded downstairs to January 1, 1988 and on January 1 ject allegedly called victim and find a man asleep on his couch. He ofeach year thereafter until Janu- used foul language. Victim tried waking the suspect up with ary. 1, 1999. In September 1997 signed a complaint and suspect no avail. Victim removed his Kanab City reduced the price per issued a citation. family safely from the house and kilowatt hour (kWh) from $0.08 to 25 called police. Upon arrival officFebruary Removal PCA of also the Public $0,071; nuisance. Female juve- ers found suspect passed out on had a negative effect on the Power nile, 14, Kanab. Called to the the couch and had a hard time Fund in FY 1997, dropping it rev- hospital for a juvenile that had waking him. Suspect arrested enues by nearly 10 percent. During taken a heavier then prescribed and transported to jail. FY 1998 Power Fund revenues were prescription drug dose. After Wehavehadnumerousbikesthat less total than The consultation with hospital coun- have been turned in which include again expenses. price per kWh increased by $0.0 1 to selor and child protective ser- ladies , boys and young girls bikes. $0,081 in August 2000. Even with vices, child was charged with If you are missing a bike, stop by the August 2000 increase of $0.01 public nuisance and referred to and see if we have it. per kWh, power fund expenses ex- Juvenile Court. Miscellaneous calls. Disorceeded revenues primarily due to Lostfound property. A ladder derly conduct complaint at local n. , higher power costs. For 2000 the average gross cost ofall powerpurchased was $0.0983 per kWh. Kanab sold this power to its customers for $0.0810 per kWh. In an effort to lower the cost of DG&T contracted power, the City began buying power on the open market in January 1991. This left the city exposed to the price volatility of the open market. Open market buying appeared to be a wise move until the power crises began in the summer of 2000. With open market prices spiking dramatically, the city was forced to pay was turned into the Police Department that had fallen off a truck. Call to claim with a description. Missing juveniles. Two female juveniles, 14, Kanab. Report of missingjuveniles. Bothjuveniles told parents they were sleeping at each others house, but then businessfalse residential burglary alarmwelfare checkback up Kane County Drug Task found later the following evening wanderingaround town. Returned to parents with a warning. February 26 Theft. Report of computer valued at .$600 missing from the these increased rates as the to- - courthouse. Possibly just misplaced, for the courthouse is hav-in- g See POWER, Page 18 a face lift with new carpet, EMTs on a stroke victiminves-tigate- d a dog biteassisted Kane County Strike Force on serving warrantsinvestigation a possible DUIassisted the county on a domestic arrestreport of illegal firework usereport of kids on a rooffalse business fire alarm. July-De-cemb- MLS The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime does not mean he is guilty. The defendant is presumed innocent, until and unless proven guilty. Name will be withheld if the defendant is a juvenile. The SUN is not able to alter or omit any names from the report as submitted by KCPD. er Force on arrestsassist county on illegal alien arreststwo locked keys in vehicletwo brush firesinvestigate a possible DUI at the Port of Entrynoise com- stayed elsewhere. Skipped plaint investigated with person schoql the following day, and did being wamedtwo false business not return home. Juveniles were alarmfalse bank alarmassist |