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Drainage Services and EPCOR Water Services Review City Administration Presentation. City Council Meeting September 13, 2005. History. 1997 – Preliminary Study completed – EPCOR chooses not to proceed 2000 – City Council decides against undertaking a review
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Drainage Services and EPCOR Water Services ReviewCity Administration Presentation City Council Meeting September 13, 2005
History • 1997 – Preliminary Study completed – EPCOR chooses not to proceed • 2000 – City Council decides against undertaking a review • 2004 – EPCOR and City agree to conduct joint review
Provider of essential/core services Services to People Planned Growth Economic Development Infrastructure & Physical Environment Leadership, Regional Cooperation, & Planning Provide reliable, regulated and competitive services Increase shareholder value and growth Execute aggressive growth strategy Leader in energy and related services Operating Principles City of Edmonton EPCOR
Elected officials accountable to citizens Council decisions transparent in public arena Elected officials advance social policy Senior officers accountable to Board of Directors. Board responsible for stewardship of company Board manages business affairs of the company in-private. Corporation exists to increase revenues and shareholder value. Governance City of Edmonton EPCOR
Drainage Services EPCOR Water Services Study Background • Study looks at four models: • Status quo • Drainage – to - EPCOR Water • EPCOR Water – to – City • New utility (water and drainage) • Consultant – PricewaterhouseCoopers hired January 2005
PricewaterhouseCoopers Study Conclusion • Consultant could not conclude whether any alternative better than City retaining Drainage (status quo). • Of the three joint utility options, Consultant feels Drainage-to-EPCOR best option.
Reward versus Risk Parameters • Environmental liability • Grant funding • Local Improvements • Mitigation strategies • Corporate support • Shared Services • Customer Service • Development industry impact • Regional relationships • UDI • PAC and SSSF • Financial