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Forest City council approves 1.2% purchased‑power surcharge and 4% base rate increase for electricity
Summary
At its June 1 meeting, the Forest City Council approved Ordinance 863 (a 1.2% purchased‑power surcharge, with a half reduction in year two) and Ordinance 864 (a 4% base electrical rate increase). Both measures passed on roll‑call votes with all members voting yes.
Forest City — The Forest City Council on June 1 approved two ordinances that raise the city’s electric rates to cover higher purchased‑power costs and increase base rates.
Councilmember Brad Buffington moved approval of Ordinance 863, the second reading of a 1.2% purchased‑power surcharge described by staff as a true‑up to cover added purchased‑power costs; the ordinance phases the surcharge so it will be reduced to half that amount in the second year. Councilmember Karl Wooldridge seconded the motion; a roll‑call vote recorded Al Stokka, Karl Wooldridge, Brad Buffington, Carly Carper, Dan Davis, Marcia Tweeten and Nicolas Determann voting Yes and the ordinance carried.
Councilmember Marcia Tweeten moved approval of Ordinance 864, the second reading to amend chapter 111.02 and increase the base rate for electrical service by 4%. Councilmember Carly Carper seconded the motion; the same seven members voted Yes and the ordinance carried.
The ordinances were presented by staff as measures to cover added costs of purchased power and to adjust the base charge for electrical service. No amendments or recorded dissent followed the readings; both measures were approved on second reading during the June 1 meeting. The council also deferred consideration of a FY26 budget amendment to its June 15 meeting.
The approvals mean Forest City electric customers should expect the stated surcharge in the first year and the 4% base‑rate change to become part of the municipal rate schedule; the council did not specify exact customer‑bill impacts at the June 1 meeting. The FY26 budget amendment tied to broader city finances was moved to the June 15 meeting for further action.
