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projected in 2021 are attached. <br />A rebate program is currently in -place that rebates the annual franchise fee to those that have <br />been assessed since 2015. The rebate program applies to those currently paying an assessment <br />on a street reconstruction or overlay project that was levied, starting in 2015 (first year of city's <br />Pavement Management Program), or who paid their assessment upfront (prepaid) and would <br />otherwise still be paying an assessment. The rebate is capped at the lesser of the annual <br />assessment amount or annual franchise fees paid. Homeowners need to apply for the rebate <br />annually, and they will be eligible for a full rebate of the franchise fee in 2021 if the ordinance <br />remains in place until year-end. <br />Notification: <br />This item is presented as an ordinance at the July 13, 2021 council meeting, and per City code, requires a second <br />reading and adoption at a future council meeting. <br />Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: <br />Alternatives: <br />Alternative #1: Motion to Adopt Ordinances #21-16 Repealing Ordinance #20-11 implementing a gas franchise fee <br />on Centerpoint Energy for providing gas service within the City of Ramsey, #20-12 implementing an electric <br />franchise fee on Connexus Energy for providing electric service within the City, and #20-13 implementing an <br />electric franchise fee on the City of Anoka Electric for providing electric service within the City of Ramsey, with <br />an effective date of December 31, 2021. <br />Alternative #2: Motion of other. <br />Funding Source: <br />Funding for future Pavement Management Projects is to be discussed and identified by the Council during the <br />annual budget process. <br />Recommendation: <br />The ordinance is presented for introduction. <br />Outcome/Action: <br />Motion to Adopt Ordinances #21-16 Repealing Ordinance #20-11 implementing a gas franchise fee on Centerpoint <br />Energy for providing gas service within the City of Ramsey, #20-12 implementing an electric franchise fee on <br />Connexus Energy for providing electric service within the City, and #20-13 implementing an electric franchise fee <br />on the City of Anoka Electric for providing electric service within the City of Ramsey. <br />Ord 21-16 <br />FF RevenueGenerated <br />FF Revenue Needed <br />ParcelByValue <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Diana Lund Diana Lund 07/07/2021 11:06 AM <br />