City of Delta Referred Measure 2A is on the ballot – but what does it mean?
City of Delta Referred Measure 2A is on the ballot – but what does it mean?
Colorado utilities are required by law to have franchise agreements with the cities and towns they serve. Essentially, a franchise is a contract between the municipality and the utility that outlines the terms and conditions for the utility to operate and provide service within city limits. With the current natural gas franchise expiring, Black Hills Energy and the City of Delta worked together on a new franchise, which the City of Delta’s charter requires go to voters for approval.