Bill Type and Number: Resolution 2007-249

Sponsor: Council Member Lockett-Felder

Date of Introduction: February 27, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: R, F, TEUS

Date of Analysis: March 2, 2007

Type of Action: Petition to JEA

Bill Summary: The bill urges the JEA to explore and implement all possible means to minimize the effects of proposed electricity rate increases on senior citizens and the disabled, and to report to the City Council on its plans in this regard before implementing such rate increases.

Background Information: The JEA recently announced a plan to increase its base charge for electric service by 6% per year for the next three years in order to compensate for operating losses in its electrical system operations in recent years.

Policy Impact Area: Electric rates

Fiscal Impact: Undetermined

Analyst: Clements