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Saint Paul council hears public comments, staff revises franchise‑fee revenue estimate upward
Summary
Council heard a staff update and extensive public testimony on proposed amendments to gas and electric franchise agreements that would allow charging in April and November. Staff raised the expected revenue estimate to about $3.25 million and the council laid the ordinance over for final action after questions about earmarking and equity.
City staff told the Saint Paul City Council on Nov. 6 that proposed amendments to the city's gas and electric franchise agreements would, if approved, add April and November to the months when franchise fees are charged.
Russ Stark, the administration's franchise lead, told the council that the administration now estimates the proposed change would raise roughly $3,250,000 in additional annual revenue, up from a previous estimate of $1,500,000. "We previously estimated $1,500,000 in total revenue for April and November combined. We now believe that total revenue would be more like $3,250,000," Stark said, and said the per‑household impact is likely closer to "$25 to $30 annually per…
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