Fortis Franchise Fee Increase Proposed

Council considered a proposed increase to the Fortis franchise fee from 8% to 11%. If approved, the additional revenue would support the town’s overhead power line burial reserve starting January 1, 2027.

Document date · September 8, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

UTILITIES

Contract term

Effective January 1, 2027

Renewal date

2027-01-01

Renewal

Franchise fee rate would change from 8% to 11%; public notice required at least 45 days before implementation and AUC processes apply.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Town of Banff Agenda September 08, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council

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Who was awarded the utilities contract by Town of Banff?

Fortis Alberta was awarded this utilities contract by Town of Banff, as recorded on September 8, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Utilities contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Town of Banff Agenda September 08, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council (Agenda), dated September 8, 2026 from Town of Banff. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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