Uinta County Herald Legals, May 1, 2024

INVITATION TO BID

Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of the City of Evanston-Evanston Roundhouse Trailhead Access Improvement Project will be received by the City of Evanston, Wyoming at the office of the City Clerk until 3:00 p.m. local time May 22nd, 2024 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the City of Evanston Public Works office and at the following locations:

Forsgren Associates, Inc.        City of Evanston, Wyoming

849 Front Street, Suite 201    1200 Main Street

Evanston, WY 82930   Evanston, WY  82930

(307) 789-6735           (307) 783-6450

The Project consists of the following work: The removal of asbestos contaminated soil, construction of approximately 22,925 square feet of new concrete sidewalk including storm drainage, lights, and rail reconstruction and all appurtenances associated with the construction of the new sidewalk. All work will be within the city limits of Evanston, Wyoming.

Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of FORSGREN ASSOCIATES, INC. at the location noted above, upon payment of $ 75.00 for each hard set, or $ 0.00 for each digital copy (PDF; Email or File Share delivery), non-refundable.

Each BIDDER will be required to submit, with his proposal, a certified check, or Bid Bond made payable without condition to the City of Evanston in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the BIDDER's maximum Bid Price as guarantee that such BIDDER will enter into a contract within fifteen (15) days after the date of the OWNER's Notice of Award.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. on the 16th    day of May at 1200 Main Street, Evanston, Wyoming Bidder’s attendance is mandatory.  Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate.

WYOMING STATE STATUTES apply to the bidding and construction of this Public Works Project:

W.S. 15-1-113; 5% bid bond required.

W.S. 16-6-112; performance guarantee.

W.S. 16-6-201 – 16-6-206; resident labor preference.

W.S. 27-3-502(f) registration with taxing authority.

The provisions of W.S. 16-6-102 through 16-6-107 – Preference for Wyoming labor and materials DO NOT apply to this contract.  The contract shall be awarded to the qualified bidder making the lowest responsive bid that complies with all requirements.

The City of Evanston reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part of any bid, to waive any formality in any bid, as its best interest may appear.

City of Evanston

Kent Williams, Mayor

PUBLISHED: May 1, 8, and 15, 2024   05012

Public Notice

Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the Application of Rocky Mountain Power (RMP or the Company) for authority to transfer specific portions of its North Temple Property and approve an accounting order to authorize the recording of a regulatory liability for any net proceeds arising from the transfer, pursuant to the Commission Order, as more fully described below.

1. RMP is a division of PacifiCorp, an Oregon corporation, engaged in the business of supplying electric utility service to customers throughout its six-state service territory, including Wyoming. RMP is a public utility subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-l-101(a)(vi)(C) and 37-2-112.
2. On April 9, 2024, RMP filed its Application, requesting approval to transfer specific portions of its North Temple Property to LHM DEV E, LLC and determination that the disposition of property is in the public interest. RMP requests approval of this Application by October 1, 2024.
3. Additionally, RMP requests an accounting order pursuant to Wyoming Statute §§ 37-2-112 and 37-2-115 to authorize the recording of a regulatory liability for any net proceeds arising from the Transfer Agreement for the benefit of customers.
4. This is not a complete description of the Application. The complete Application is available at the Commission’s offices or online at https://dms.wyo.gov/external/publicusers.aspx (Enter Record No. 17543), or RMP’s website at www.pacificorp.com.
5. Anyone desiring to file a statement, intervention petition, protest, or request for a hearing must do so in writing, on or before May 24, 2024. Public comments should be submitted to wpsc_comments@wyo.gov. Any intervention request filed with the Commission shall set forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing as well as the position and the interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. Please be sure to mention Docket No. 20000-663-EA-24 in all correspondence with the Commission.
6. If you wish to participate in this matter and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications impaired persons may contact the Commission through Wyoming Relay by dialing 711.

Dated: April 25, 2024.

PUBLISHED: May 1, and 8, 2024         05016

NOTICE AND ORDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled regarding Questar Gas Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Wyoming (DEW or the Company) and Enbridge Quail Holding, LLC (Enbridge) for approval of the reorganization and sale of Fall West Holdco, LLC (Fall West) to Enbridge. The public hearing is set to commence on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission’s hearing room located at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

1. DEW is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy Questar Corporation, which itself is a wholly owned subsidiary of parent company, Dominion Energy, Inc., a Virginia corporation engaged in the business of supplying energy services in 16 states including natural gas services in Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. DEW serves approximately 28,000 customers in southwestern Wyoming, including customers in Rock Springs, Green River, Kemmerer, Diamondville, and Evanston. DEW is a public utility subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-1-101(a)(vi)(D) and 37-2-112.
2. On September 5, 2023, DEW’s parent company, Dominion Energy, Inc., announced its intention to sell DEW, Wexpro Company, and other related entities to Enbridge, Inc. On September 8, DEW filed a joint Application for the partial reorganization and transfer of ownership of DEW to Fall West under Docket Nos. 30010-217-GA-23 and 30027-1-GA-23. On October 20, 2023, DEW filed a joint Application with Enbridge for approval of the sale and corporate reorganization of Fall West to Enbridge. DEW will remain under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Commission.
3. Wyoming Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) filed a notice to intervene in this matter on October 20, 2023.
4. The Company states that the reorganization will not adversely affect DEW’s operations and ability to provide the public with safe and reliable utility service. Per the Application, no costs associated with reorganization will be allocated to Wyoming customers and the reorganization will not impact Wyoming customers’ rates.

5          All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing which will be conducted in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and Wyoming Public Service Commission Rules. All interested persons may appear and be heard in person, by video or telephone conference, or through counsel appearing in person or by video or telephone conference.

Attend Zoom Meeting and actively participate at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9933449233

Or by dialing: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 993 344 9233

6. If you wish to attend the hearing and require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427 (Voice or TTY) or write to them at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications-impaired persons may contact the Commission through Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 30010-218-GA-23 in all correspondence with the Commission.

PUBLISHED: May 1, and 8, 2024         05014

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL

Special Meeting

April 23rd, 2024

The official record of proceedings for a special meeting of the Evanston City Council was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded.

Mayor Williams led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The roll was called and with a quorum being present, Mayor Kent Williams called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone present.

Those present from the governing body at the start of meeting were Mayor Williams; Council members; Tim Lynch, Jesse Lind, Evan Perkes, Dave Welling, and Mike Sellers.  Jen Hegeman was excused. 

Staff members present were City Attorney/Prosecutor, Mark Harris; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; City Clerk, Diane Harris; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Senior Planner, DuWayne Jacobsen; City Engineer, Damon Newsome and Police Chief, Mike Vranish. Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets; Director of Parks and Recreation, Kim Larson; and Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson were excused.

Approve Agenda

Council member Welling moved, Council member Sellers seconded, to approve the agenda.   The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers.

Resolution 24-22

Council member Lind introduced Resolution 24-22.  Council member Lind moved, Council member Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 24-22.

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL SITE PLAN FOR PHASE I OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PHYSICAL THERAPY OFFICE/FIELDHOUSE LOCATED AT 140 SADDLE RIDGE ROAD IN A MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL-DEVELOPING ZONE AS REQUESTED BY JUSTIN DENNIS, DOING BUSINESS AS IMPACT PHYSICAL THERAPY, FOR THE PROPERTY MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN.

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers.

Resolution 24-23

Council member Perkes introduced Resolution 24-23.  Council member Perkes moved, Council member Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 24-23.

A RESOLUTION TO PLACE THE ONE-HALF PERCENT (1/2%) SALES AND USE TAX FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUESTION ON THE 2024 PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT.

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers.

Adjournment

With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m.

Kent H. Williams, Mayor

ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk

PUBLISHED: May 1, 2024        05013

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

The USDA Uinta County Local Work Group will meet May 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Uinta County Conservation District Office, 204 East Sage Street, Lyman, Wyoming.  The purpose of the meeting is to determine local work group priorities and provide recommendations on local natural resource priorities and criteria for conservation activities and programs for the 2025 funding year.  The public is invited and encouraged to attend.  Contact Kerri Sabey, 307-288-0214, or ksabey.uccd@gmail.com for more information.

PUBLISHED: May 1, 2024        05015

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL

Second Regular Meeting

April 16th, 2024

The official record of proceedings of the second regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of April was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded and streamed live.

Mayor Williams led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The roll was called and with a quorum being present, Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone present.

Those present from the governing body at the start of the meeting were: Mayor Williams; Council members, Tim Lynch, Jesse Lind, Evan Perkes, Dave Welling, and Jen Hegeman.  Mike Sellers was excused.

Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney/Prosecutor, Mark Harris; City Clerk, Diane Harris; Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets; Police Chief, Mike Vranish; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Director of Parks and Recreation, Kim Larson; Senior Planner, DuWayne Jacobsen and Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson. City Engineer, Damon Newsome was excused.  A group of interested citizens was also present.

Approve Agenda

Council member Welling moved, Council member Perkes seconded to approve the agenda.

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes:  Williams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Hegeman.

Approve Minutes

The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held April 2nd, 2024 and the City Council Work Session for April 9th, 2024 was approved as presented.

Bills

Council member Lynch moved, Council member Welling seconded, to approve the following bills for payment:

Apr 03, 2024 to Apr 16, 2024

VENDOR          FOR     AMOUNT

AXA Equivest   Payroll 188.00

Evanston Peace Officers         Payroll 224.00

IRS Tax Deposit           Payroll 50,347.78

Orchard Trust Payroll 2,501.10

Wyoming Child Support         Payroll 264.92

Wyo.Dept of Workforce Serv. Payroll 11,725.33

Wyoming Retirement Payroll 110,122.14

Payroll 03/10/24 – 03/29/24  Payroll 156,677.04

All West          Utilities            2,934.13

AT&T   Utilities            2,555.93

Cazin’s Parts    893.40

CCI Network    Utilities            82.28

Century Link    Utilities            969.35

Chemtech-Ford Laboratories Testing            1,507.00

Deru’s Parts    373.42

1. Dean Stout Contract 4,000.00

ESRI     Software         4,325.00

General Code  Books  1,195.00

Lawrence’s Screen Printing    Services           87.50

Murdochs       Parts    398.50

The Huntington National Bank           Contract          4,445.39

AAA Spring Specialist  Parts    616.88

American Red Cross    Services           1,178.00

Brite    Equipment      156.00

Calibration Tech & Supply      Parts    352.86

Callaway Golf  Supplies          2,202.30

Caselle Support/Maintenance            3,725.00

CD’s Electric    Services           430.55

Century Link    Utilities            622.97

Certified Balance Service        Services           185.00

Chemtech-Ford Laboratories Testing 1,100.00

City Employees           Awards/Reimbursement        381.98

City of Evanston          Utilities            1,734.81

Civic Plus         Contract          4,749.66

Cleveland Golf Supplies          2,332.64

Court Bonds    Refunds           1,000.00

Cut Permits     Reimbursement          880.00

Dell Marketing Equipment      2,773.88

Deposit Refunds         Refund 100.00

Dominion Energy        Utilities            20,075.81

Evanston Chamber of Comm. Contract          10,468.00

Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy/Reim.      181,154.80

Fastenal          Parts    25.96

Freeway Tire   Tubes  122.38

Gladiator Materials     Salt      9,234.06

Jackson Group Peterbilt         Parts    373.98

JUB Engineers Contract          19,500.00

Kallas Automotive       Parts    1,809.15

Morcon Industrial       Supplies          176.23

Mntn West Business Solutions           Service Agreement     669.37

Neverest Equipment   Parts    492.44

Novus Glass    Services           350.00

One-Call of Wyoming Tickets 31.50

Rocky Mountain Power          Utilities            38,954.33

Smith’s Food & Drug   Supplies          152.59

Staker Parson Companies       Sand    4,313.46

Tanner Development Contract          261,568.00

Team Laboratory Chemical    Supplies          2,216.00

The Lumberyard         Propane          27.08

Total Valve Systems    Parts    834.05

Turfco  Parts    150.92

Two Guys Flooring      Services           16,930.00

Uinta Appraisal Company       Services           500.00

Uinta BOCES #1           Registration    645.00

Uinta County   Jail Fees           2,955.00

Uinta County Fire Protection  Contract          95,506.50

Uinta County Human Services            Contract          33,750.00

Uinta County Solid Waste       Landfill Fees    26,467.20

Urban Renewal Agency          Reimbursement          225.00

USA Blue Book Supplies          108.95

Vehicle Lighting Solutions       Services           855.00

Westar Printing           Supplies          384.00

Wilson Sporting Goods           Supplies          985.62

Wright Express            Fuel     977.33

Wyoming Fabrication Services           1,920.00

Wyo. Conf. of Bldg. Officials   Registration    175.00

Wyoming Waste Systems       Dumpster Fee 83.97

Yeti      Parts    140.53

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes:  Williams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Hegeman.

Revenue & Expenditure Report

Council member Perkes moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to approve the Revenue and Expenditure Report for February 2024.

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes:  Williams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Hegeman.

Council Comments

The Mayor and Council members spoke regarding the previous City Council Meeting regarding Representative Conrad, the Wyoming State Hospital, Veterans Awareness Ride and gratitude for Service members.

Consent Agenda

Council member Welling moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda item:

Street Closure requested by Lexi Lamb of the VFW for the 2024 Veteran’s Awareness Ride Utah/Wyoming on Thursday, May 16th beginning at approximately 5:00 pm for bike parking.

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes:  Williams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Hegeman.

Ordinance 24-01

Council member Lynch sponsored Ordinance 24-01.  Council member Welling moved, Council member Lynch seconded, to pass Ordinance 23-06 on first reading.

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE BURNT HILL ADDITION, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN.

PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading this 16th day of April 2024.

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes:  Williams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Hegeman.

Ordinance 24-02

Council member Perkes sponsored Ordinance 24-01.  Council member Welling moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to pass Ordinance 24-01 on first reading.

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL-DEVELOPING (LR-D) TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL-1 (RR-1), AS REQUESTED BY TONY WEAVER OF THE LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN.

PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading 16th day of April 2024.

The motion passed with 4 yes votes:  Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.

Two no votes:  Lynch, Lind.

Resolution 24-19

Council member Perkes introduced Resolution 24-19.  Council member Perkes moved, Council member Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 24-19.

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 FOR THE ROUNDHOUSE SECTION 4 – TENANT GREY SHELL AND

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes:  Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.

Resolution 24-20

Council member Lynch introduced Resolution 24-20.  Council member Lynch moved, Council member Lind seconded, to adopt Resolution 24-20.

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH THE UINTA COUNTY SHERIFF (SHERIFF), TO PROVIDE SURPLUS AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED’s) TO ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes:  Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.

Resolution 24-21

Council member Perkes introduced Resolution 24-21.  Council member Perkes moved, Council member Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 24-21.

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING SETTING GREEN FEES AND OTHER RELATED FEES FOR THE PURPLE SAGE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE FOR THE 2024 GOLF SEASON.

The motion passed unanimously with 6 yes votes:  Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman.

Preliminary Review

Senior Planner DuWayne Jacobsen presented the preliminary plan of development and construction of the PUD located at 140 Saddle Ridge Road as requested by Justin Dennis d/b/a Impact Facility Therapy for an Office/Fieldhouse in a MRD Zone. The Council had no required changes to the preliminary plan.

Public Comments

Speaking to Council was: Gary Spencer inquiring about the signs for the underpass; Dave Peterson from WYDOT explaining the signs for the underpass and Rick Eskelson presenting Viper Venom information as an option for contaminate barrier for the Roundhouse project.

Adjournment

With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.

Kent H. Williams, Mayor

Diane Harris, City Clerk

PUBLISHED: May 1, 2024        05011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing will be held in the Evanston-Uinta County Human Services Building, located at 350 City View Drive in Evanston, WY, on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 11 :00 am to 12:00 pm for the purpose of review of the proposed uses of Community Service Block Grant funding for the Fiscal Year 2025. The meeting will be held in the main level conference room. Public comment is both invited and encouraged. The block grant proposal is available for public review at the Uinta County Human Services Office, 350 City View Drive, Suite #200 or by email by request.

Questions? Contact Rebecca Osterberg, Uinta County Human Services Coordinator, 789-7194 x1 beosterberg@uintacounty.com

PUBLISHED: April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2024       04102

Destruction of Permanent Files

This notice is submitted to alert all families of children who attended a Lincoln Uinta Child Development Association developmental disabilities preschool program during the school year 2016 through 2017. If your child received services through one of LUCDA’s centers (Alpine Child Development Center, Bridger Valley Child Development Center, LUCDA-Evanston, Kemmerer Child Development Center, Star Valley Child Development Center (Afton or Thayne) during the years listed, those records will be destroyed on or after June 1, 2024. If parents wish to obtain their child’s records they may contact the local center where their child attended, or the LUCDA Regional Office at P.O. Box 570, Mountain View, WY 82939, (307) 782- 6602 prior to June 1, 2024. Records will be given only to those who can prove guardianship of the child. If you are a friend or relative of a child who attended the program during these years, please assist the program by notifying parents that records are available.

PUBLISHED: April 24, May 1, 8, and 15, 2024 04245

WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEGAL NOTICE

INVITATION TO BID

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will receive bids uploaded to the Public Purchase website, until 11:00 A.M., Mountain Time on May 28, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for FURNISHING JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE AT THE EVANSTON OFFICE BUILDING.   A  MANDATORY Pre-Bid Inspection will be held at 10:00 A.M., Mountain Time on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the Evanston Office Building located at 555 County Road, Evanston, Wyoming.  Only bids received on Wyoming Department of Transportation bid forms will be considered. Bid forms and further information may be obtained, without charge, by going to http://www.publicpurchase.com, logging in and clicking on Bid No. 24-165RC. You must be registered with Public Purchase to log in and view bids. If you are not registered, click on the “free registration” button and follow the registration instructions. The registration process takes up to 24 hours, so signing up right away is recommended.

BY: NICHOLAS GRONSKI

PROCUREMENT SERVICES MANAGER

PUBLISHED: April 24, May 1 and 8, 2024       04242

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the Application of Rocky Mountain Power (RMP or the Company) for authority to Establish Final Low-Carbon Energy Portfolio Standards pursuant to the provisions of Wyoming Statute § 37-18-102 and Chapter 3, Section 38 of the Commission’s rules, as more fully described below.

1. RMP is a division of PacifiCorp, an Oregon corporation, engaged in the business of supplying electric utility service to customers throughout its six-state service territory, including Wyoming. RMP is a public utility subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-l-101(a)(vi)(C) and 37-2-112.
2. On March 29, 2024, RMP filed this Application, requesting authority to establish Final Low-Carbon Portfolio Standards pursuant to Wyoming Statute § 37-18-102, Commission Rule Chapter 3, Section 38, and Docket No. 20000-616-EA-22 (Record No. 17032). It addresses Dave Johnston Unit 4 and Jim Bridger Units 3 and 4. These units are utility owned, coal-fired generation facilities.
3. RMP states it has completed the submission and evaluation phases of the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP was issued in November 2022, and later supplemented with a Request for Information (RFI) in February 2023. The Company received one proposal in the RFP, and seven information packages as a result of the RFI. RMP proposes in this Application that the Commission approve a feasibility study (with expectation of progressing into a pre-front-end engineering and design (FEED) or pre-FEED study) for a solids fuel-fired Allam Fetvedt Cycle (AFC) project located at either the Dave Johnston or Wyodak facility; a FEED study for an amine-based carbon capture retrofit at Jim Bridger Units 3 and 4; and that the Commission decline to require a specific low-carbon portfolio standard at this time.
4. This is not a complete description of the Application. The complete Application is available at the Commission’s offices or online at https://psc.wyo.gov (Hot Topics), or https://dms.wyo.gov/external/publicusers.aspx (Enter Record No. 17536), or RMP’s website at www.pacificorp.com.
5. Anyone desiring to file a statement, intervention petition, protest, or request for a hearing must do so in writing, on or before May 16, 2024. Public comments should be submitted to wpsc_comments@wyo.gov. Any intervention request filed with the Commission shall set forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing as well as the position and the interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. Please be sure to mention Docket No. 20000-660-EA-24 in all correspondence with the Commission.
6. If you wish to participate in this matter and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications impaired persons may contact the Commission through Wyoming Relay by dialing 711.

Dated: April 16, 2024.

PUBLISHED: April 24, and May 1, 2024           04243

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the Application of Rocky Mountain Power (RMP or the Company) for authority to cancel tariff Schedule 197, 2017 Federal Tax Act Adjustment, as more fully described below.

1. RMP is a division of PacifiCorp, an Oregon corporation, engaged in the business of supplying electric utility service to customers throughout its six-state service territory, including Wyoming. RMP is a public utility subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-l-101(a)(vi)(C) and 37-2-112.
2. On April 8, 2024, RMP filed its Application, requesting authority to cancel tariff Schedule 197, and remove credits related to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) to customers due to the excess deferred income tax being fully amortized, effective July 1, 2024.
3. RMP recorded the difference between the federal income tax liability in effect on December 31, 2017, and January 1, 2018, per Commission Order in Docket Nos. 20000-510-EA-17, 90000-134-XO-17, 20000-536-ER-18, 20000-560-EA-19, and 20000-578-ER-20. This was done with the intention of returning the benefit to customers under Commission specified terms, which included returning TCJA benefits over a period of 3 years. RMP states it has returned the TCJA benefits to customers, and as of July 1, 2024, the Company expects the remaining tax balance to be fully amortized, rendering Schedule 197 unnecessary.
4. This is not a complete description of the Application. The complete Application is available at the Commission’s offices or online at https://dms.wyo.gov/external/publicusers.aspx (Enter Record No. 17539), or RMP’s website at www.pacificorp.com.
5. Anyone desiring to file a statement, intervention petition, protest, or request for a hearing must do so in writing, on or before May 16, 2024. Public comments should be submitted to wpsc_comments@wyo.gov. Any intervention request filed with the Commission shall set forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing as well as the position and the interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. Please be sure to mention Docket No. 20000-661-ET-24 in all correspondence with the Commission.
6. If you wish to participate in this matter and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications impaired persons may contact the Commission through Wyoming Relay by dialing 711.

Dated: April 16, 2024.

PUBLISHED: April 24, and May 1, 2024           04244

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF UINTA, STATE OF WYOMING

Probate No. 2024-CV-0000031

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF    )

SUSAN A. NICKEY,       )

Deceased.       )

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 18th day of April, 2024, Jeff Nickey, filed an Application for a Decree Establishing Right and Title to Real Property seeking an establishment in the name of Jeff Nickey, of the decedent’s right, title and interest in and to certain real property located in Uinta County, Wyoming, and more particularly described as follows:

Lot 41 of the Red Canyon Village PUD 2nd Addition, a subdivision of Lots 1-5 and 14-42 of the Red Canyon Village PUD Addition being located in the City of Evanston, Uinta County, Wyoming, according to the plat recorded April 26, 2013 as Instrument No. R162856 in the office of the Uinta County Clerk.

TOGETHER WITH all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto belonging; and subject to all reservations of record.

SUBJECT, HOWEVER, to all reservations, restrictions, exceptions, easements and rights-of-way of record.

If no objection to the Application has been filed within thirty (30) days of the first date of publication of this Notice, the applicant will request that the Court enter a decree establishing in them all right, title and interest in and to the above described real property.

Jeff Nickey

PUBLISHED: April 24, and May 1, 2024          04246

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules and Regulations, notice is hereby given of the Application of Rocky Mountain Power (RMP or the Company) requesting authority to increase rates to recover deferred Net Power Costs (NPC) under Tariff Schedule 95; and to increase rates pursuant to Tariff Schedule 93, Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) emission allowances, as more fully described below:

1. RMP is a division of PacifiCorp, an Oregon corporation, engaged in the business of supplying electric utility service to customers throughout its six-state service territory, including Wyoming under certificates of public convenience and necessity issued by the Commission. RMP is a public utility subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-1-101(a)(vi)(C) and 37-2-112.
2. On April 15, 2024, RMP filed an Application requesting authority to revise rates pursuant to two different rate schedules. The Company proposes to increase its Tariff Schedule 95 Energy Cost Adjustment Mechanism (ECAM) rates by approximately $84.3 million to recover deferred NPC. The Company also proposes to increase its Tariff Schedule 93 REC and SO2 Revenue Adjustment Mechanism (RRA) rates by approximately $2.1 million to account for sales of RECs and SO2 emission allowances. The Company requests interim approval of the proposed rates effective for usage on and after July 1, 2024, subject to further review.
3. The following table summarizes the proposed price changes by tariff rate schedule. Within each rate schedule, the percentage change to individual customers may be higher or lower than the average due to rate design, customer load factors, and usage characteristics. The combined effect of the 2024 RRA and ECAM in this Application represents an overall proposed rate increase of approximately $86.4 million or approximately 12.3 percent.

Residential     

Schedules 2, 19           9.7%

General Service          

Schedule 25    9.7%

Scheduled 28, 29        12.1%

Large General Service

Schedule 33    9.5%

Schedule 46    13.1%

Schedule 48T  15.3%

Irrigation        

Schedule 40    10.7%

Lighting Schedules     

Schedule 15    7.7%

Schedule 51    4.9%

Schedule 54    15.1%

Schedule 58    16.8%

Overall 12.3%

4. This is not a complete description of the Application. You may review the Application at RMP’s Wyoming offices and at the Commission’s offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, during regular business hours or online at https://dms.wyo.gov/external/publicusers.aspx (Enter Record No. 17547) or RMP’s website at www.pacificorp.com.
5. Anyone desiring to file a public comment, statement, protest, intervention petition, or request for a public hearing in this matter must file with the Commission in writing on or before May 24, 2024. Petitions shall set forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing as well as the position and the interest of the petitioner in this proceeding.
6. If you wish to intervene in this matter and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write to the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 20000-664-EM-24 in your communications.

PUBLISHED: April 24, May 1, 2024     04248