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Trinidad City Council Approves Settlement with ARPA
Trinidad City Council Approves Settlement By NEWS RELEASE on Thursday, July 31st, 2014 In a Special Meeting held on July 29, 2014 the City of Trinidad, Colorado approved the Settlement Agreement with the Arkansas River Power Authority (“ARPA”) and Syncora Guarantee Inc., which resolves the City of Trinidad, Colorado v. Arkansas River Power Authority, […]
Anderson Departs Lamar Utilities Board
The Lamar Utility Board passed a resolution recognizing outgoing chairman David Anderson for his service to the community over the past five years. He was presented with a unique combination clock and functional electric meter by Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, during the Tuesday meeting, July 29. Hourieh noted that Anderson’s departure leaves […]
Lamar City Council Goes Hardball with ARPA
For all of their two votes at the ARPA membership table, the Lamar City Council authorized their representatives to vote no on approving a resolution to reaffirm the organic contract with the Arkansas River Power Authority and revenue bond insurer, Syncora. Lamar City Attorney, Garth Nieschburg and Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, were also […]
Discussions on Repowering Project Get Heated During First Public Hearing
Looking for responsibility, looking for blame, looking for a way out summed up the questions and mood of the 70 to 80 residents who were on hand for the first of three public information meetings, hosted by ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, regarding that board’s two main options for the future of the Lamar […]
Lamar Utility Board Notes Slight Revenue Drop, Customer Base
The Board’s monthly System Operating Report notes that sales of electricity throughout the month of May have declined 2% and revenues have increased by 2.35%. The customer base of Lamar Light and Power showed that there has been a reduction of 37 accounts. That change is reflected on all rate classes when compared to the […]
Alert on Utility Bill Payment Scam
Media Release In an effort to protect citizens the City of Lamar Police Department and Lamar Light and Power want to inform you of scam information. – A person or company has been calling citizens and businesses to inform them that they needed to pay a light bill over the telephone in order to […]
Light Plant Customer Protests Rate Classification, Rick Beard Joins Utility Board
Pastor Mark Viar of the Redeeming Love Church south of Lamar, spoke to the Lamar Utilities Board Tuesday, with concerns about the higher customer rating and consequent higher billing rates the church encountered due to summer air conditioner usage. The church is paying a demand charge, he said, higher than their monthly electric payments […]
Lamar Utilities Board Approves 2014 Budget, Cook Leaves for City Council
The Lamar Utilities Board approved the budget for 2014 for Lamar Light and Power operations, tabled from their October 15 meeting. One portion of the budget focuses on the Lamar Repowering Project. Those expenses are funded through ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority. The other portion determines the revenue requirements needed from electric retail rates consisting […]
2014 City Budget Ordinance Passes First Reading
The Lamar City Council passed the 2014 budget ordinance on first reading during a rescheduled public hearing this past Monday night, October 21. The council will vote on the acceptance of next year’s budget during the regular council meeting on October 28. Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh also presented an overview of the power plant’s […]
Fire Department Incident Reports October 8, 2013
Tuesday, October 1 At 5:53 pm on October 1, fire personnel were dispatched to 411 North 1st Street in Lamar on report of arcing, shorted electrical equipment. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found all occupants outside the house. They entered the building and found an outlet above the sink. Using a non contact […]
Utility Board Accepts Wind Turbine Bond Refinance Offer
A resolution to refund the City of Lamar’s Wind Turbine revenue bonds was approved by the Lamar Utilities Board during their September 10 meeting. The unanimous vote must still be approved by the Lamar City Council. When finalized, $3.8 million in outstanding debt on the bonds will be refinanced at a lower interest rate […]
Fire Department Incident Reports July 29, 2013
Friday, July 26 At 1:32 am on Friday, July 26, fire personnel were dispatched to 1511 South 12th Street in Lamar on report of a fire alarm. Upon arrival at the scene, the occupant was at the front door. He stated that his 16-year-old son was cooking eggs, accidentally burned them and activated the smoke […]
LUB/ARPA Award Student Scholarships
The February 2013 financial report for Lamar Light and Power was presented to utility board members during their meeting, Tuesday, May 14. Total operating revenue for February is $992,696 with operating costs of $800,987 for a gross operating profit of $191,710. The net income for the month was $58,968. Year to date operating revenues for […]
Commissioners, Businesses Continue to Push for ARPA Meeting
People still want answers from Arkansas River Power Authority regarding the electric rate structure pertaining to the Lamar Repowering Project and the status and ownership of the bonds sold to finance the conversion of the Lamar natural gas facility to the coal generated plant. The plant has been offline since December before last. Construction […]
Commissioners Hear Rescinding Request for Fly Ash IGA
Prowers County residents, Bob and Cathy Tintinger requested the Prowers County commissioners rescind the fly ash intergovernmental agreement between the county and City of Lamar. The couple, who live on the county road leading to the east Lamar landfill, also asked the commissioners to consider a means of preventing sharp, tire-puncturing debris from spilling onto […]
Civics 101 at Lamar’s Community Conversation Night
Local residents got the ABC’s of city finance during a “Community Conversation” evening, hosted by Lamar City Administrator, John Sutherland at the Cultural Events Center this past Thursday evening, January 10. With various city department heads and some city councilmembers in attendance, Sutherland provided copies of current city finances, explaining in very informal […]
ARPA Responds to U.S. District Court Ruling
ARPA Responds to U.S. District Court Ruling On September 28, 2012, the U.S. District Court in Denver issued a ruling that the Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) and Lamar Utilities Board (LUB) violated the Clean Air Act by operating the Lamar Repowering Project without a determination that it met the “maximum achievable control technology” standard. […]
Lamar Utility Board Recognizes Former Member John Munez
Lamar Utility Board members held a brief meeting Tuesday, August 14 before going into executive session for advice on various legal questions. The board recognized the contributions made by former member, John Munez who had served as a director from August 2007 to this past year. Purchase orders and bills received approval for payment […]
LUB Reviews Financials, Approves Scholarship Renewals
The Lamar Utility Board reported that Year to Date electric sales through May of this year were 4.2% lower than the same time last year. Residential, commercial and industrial customer sales were off 5% and irrigation loads were down approximately 16% compared to the same time last year. Total operating revenues for 2012 are […]
ARPA/Repowering Project Letter of Support from Area Mayors
The Lamar City Council recently ratified Mayor Roger Stagner’s signature on a letter in support of ARPA’s efforts to put the Repowering Project back on line. The coal fired plant has been out of operation since early 2011. It is not currently able to produce electricity at full capacity, or achieve full output without exceeding the limitations of the state-granted […]