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Goodland Commission approves temporary cut to extraordinary power-cost fee
Summary
The Goodland City Commission approved Ordinance 17-88 to halve a lingering extra power-cost fee on October bills, a move staff said will clear nearly all remaining balances and end the charge after the October 31 billing.
The Goodland City Commission voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 17-88, cutting an extraordinary power-cost charge in half for the October 31 billing to clear the outstanding balance.
City staff said the charge stems from an energy event tied to the city’s earlier rate ordinance and was scheduled to remain in effect until April 1, 2025 or until paid in full. Staff estimated about $14,000 remained. The ordinance directs that the October billing carry a 50% reduction of the fee so the charge will be effectively resolved for most accounts after that month. An unidentified staff presenter explained the change was based on a six‑month average of usage and estimated the reduced billing would leave a small shortfall of roughly $1,000–$2,000.
Commissioners moved and seconded the measure and approved it on a roll call vote, with all members present voting yes.
The ordinance, as approved, amends the referenced municipal code section governing the extra power-cost charge and directs staff to apply the reduced fee on the stated billing cycle. The commission did not attach additional directives or a formal sunset beyond what the ordinance text provides; implementation and final reconciliation will be completed by utility staff.
