19 Jul 1956
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1956
Page
1
A July 26 1956 special election is set in Renwick Iowa to decide the town entering an agreement with Iowa Public Service Company to buy electric energy for ten years with renewal provisions. The voters will approve or reject the proposed contract terms and continuation conditions.
Legal ballot and contract text detail a proposed deal between the Incorporated Town of Renwick Iowa and the Iowa Public Service Company to supply electrical energy. It outlines the 33 000 volt transmission line, construction of transformers, substations, and a 33 dollar monthly rental for on hand transformers until voltage upgrades occur. It notes future voltage changes and capacity charging based on per capita population.
The document outlines energy charges for No. 1 and No. 2 basis fuel costs, fuel cost adjustment rules, and discount provisions for a town’s peak load. It details kilowatt hour rates, fuel price triggers, monthly minimums, and metering, delivery points, and liability clauses. It also specifies town operation rights, tax pass through, and service continuity expectations.
The document outlines a ten year term starting in 1956 with annual extensions unless six months notice is given. It records official signatures from Iowa Public Service Company and Renwick town officials. A July 28 1956 special election in Renwick Iowa is noted with the Town Hall as voting place and hours 8 AM to 5 PM.
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