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Jul 30, 2026

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Utility finances and rate plans reviewed

Published Jul 30, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Board recommends raising PCA rate cap

The Water and Light Advisory Board unanimously recommended increasing the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) rate cap to 25%, approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes, and received updates on the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), the Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) update, NERC compliance, a transmission-line communications plan, and proposed FY2027 utility capital projects.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Board approves Vawter School Road transmission route; reviews CIP, PCA forecast, and 2018 water bond progress

At the February 11, 2026 Water and Light Advisory Board meeting the agenda and prior minutes were approved; staff presented monthly billed usage and first-quarter CIP updates for electric and water projects (including Water Treatment Plant ~65% complete). The board reviewed the quarterly disconnection report (4,884 delinquent accounts total as of Feb 3, 2026) and customer payment-plan practices. The board voted unanimously to move forward with the transmission line project and to select the Vawter School Road Route. Staff presented the PCA report showing a FY2026 forecast increase (including a $22,002,699 recovery requirement) and a calculated December 2025 PCA of $0.013605 (estimated $10.88 charge for the average residential customer); the board signaled interest in increasing the PCA cap and will continue that discussion. The 2018 Water Bond projects and other council items were updated. Next meeting: March 11, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Board reviews options for 161 kV Grindstone–Perche Creek transmission line; staff favors Vawter School Rd. route

At the February 9, 2026 Water and Light Advisory Board work session, staff presented two route options for a proposed 161 kV overhead transmission line between Perche Creek and Grindstone substations and recommended the Vawter School Rd.–Grindstone route as the best overall option. The presentation included updated cost comparisons, project history, potential funding sources, and the need for public outreach. The City Council went into a closed session under RSMo §§610.021(2) and (19) during the meeting. Staff noted that bond financing and rate increases would be required if bonds are issued, and outlined next steps including public information sessions and a public hearing.

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