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Council approves emergency amendment to San Miguel Power Association franchise
Summary
The Council unanimously approved Emergency Ordinance No. 01-2024 to amend the electric franchise with San Miguel Power Association after the association raised concerns about burying power lines; the amendment adds a provision allowing 'parity.'
The Ridgway Town Council unanimously adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 01-2024, amending the franchise granted to San Miguel Power Association, Inc., to operate an electric utility within town limits.
Town Attorney Nerlin told the Council that the association’s attorney raised concerns regarding the previously approved ordinance’s requirements about burying power lines. The proposed emergency ordinance updates the existing franchise to include a provision allowing "parity," Nerlin said, and Council approved the change on an emergency basis.
Council votes: the ordinance passed unanimously. The amendment updates the town’s franchise language with the parity provision described by town counsel; no further details or implementation schedule were provided in the meeting record.
