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Mr. John Lyons Interim Executive Director Public Service Commission of Kentucky 211 Sower Boulevard Frankfort, Kentucky 40602

RE: Application of Kentucky Utilities Company for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Authorizing KU to Bid on a Franchise Established by the City of Campbellsville

Dear Mr. Lyons:

Enclosed please find an original and 10 copies of an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ("CCN"), to enable Kentucky Utilities Company (the "Company") to apply for an electric franchise with the City of Campbellsville (the "City") pursuant to KRS 278.020(5). In a public meeting held on September 5, 2017, the City Council of Campbellsville, Kentucky passed Ordinance No. 17-03 , which directed the advertising for bids and selling of an electric franchise in the City. The Company asks that the Commission enter an Order granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to bid for and acquire a franchise from the City on or before September 29, 2017.

For many years, the Company has been the owner of a franchise granted by the City to erect facilities for providing electric service to the City and the inhabitants thereof. The franchise to be obtained will replace the previous franchise.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Very truly yours,

Allyson K. Sturgeon

Enclosures

LG&E and KU Energy LLC

Legal Department 220 West Main Street

Louisville, Kentucky 40202 www.lge·ku .com

Allyson K. Sturgeon

Senior Corporate Attorney T 502-627·2088

F 502-217-4995 allyson.sturgeon @lge-ku .com

BEFORE THE KENTUCKY PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

SEP 2 5 2017

PUBLIC SERV~CE COMMISSION In the Matter of:

APPLICATION OF KENTUCKY UTILITIES COMPANY FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY AUTHORIZING KU TO BID ON A FRANCIDSE ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY OF CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY

APPLICATION

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The Applicant, Kentucky Utilities Company ("KU''), respectfully states as follows:

1. The Post Office address of the principal office of Applicant is 220 West Main Street,

Louisville, Kentucky 40202. KU is a Kentucky corporation authorized to do business in the

Commonwealth of Kentucky.

2. KU is a utility engaged in the business of supplying electric service in and to various

cities and the inhabitants thereof within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and has conducted such

business for a number of years. The instant filing is made in accordance with Section 278.020(5)

of the Kentucky Revised Statutes.

3. Receipt of the requested certificate will allow KU to pursue its bid on a new

franchise for which the City of Campbellsville, Kentucky (the "City") has solicited bids pursuant

to resolution or ordinance and advertisement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

4. A certified copy of KU's Articles of Incorporation is already on file with the

Commission in Case No. 2010-00204 and is incorporated herein by reference pursuant to 807 KAR

5:001, Section 14(2)(a).

5. There is and will continue to be a demand and need for electric service in the areas

of the City subject to the franchise, and KU desires to obtain a franchise in accordance with the

bidding protocol established by the City.

6. Should KU be successful in acquiring said franchise, it will file copies thereof with

the Commission.

WHEREFORE, Kentucky Utilities Company asks that the Commission enter an Order

granting to KU a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to bid for and acquire a franchise

from the City on or before September 29, 2017.

Dated at Louisville, Kentucky, this 22"d day of September, 2017.

Exhibit A

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY CITY OF CAMPBELLSVH.LE

ORDINANCE NO. 17-03

AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FRANCIDSE FOR THE ERECTION, LAYING AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN, ALONG AND ACROSS THE PUBLIC WAYS, ROADS, STREETS, ALLEYS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY: FOR FURNISHING AND SELLING ELECTRICITY BY MEANS OF SAID FACll..ITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SAID FRANCHISE.

WHEREAS, the City of Campbellsville ("City") wishes to ensure that electric service continues

to be fmnished to its citizens in a reliable and efficient manner;

WHEREAS, the City is aware that the provision of such service requires the continued use of

public streets, ways, alleys and other public places;

WHEREAS, the franchise granted to and acquired by Kentucky Utilities Company on

December 1, 1997 under which that utility provided such service, will expire by its terms;

December 1, 2017.

WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide for the sale of a new franchise for the benefit of its

citizenry, giving effect to Section 96.010 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED as follows:

Section 1. An exclusive franchise ("Franchise") to use the City's public rights-of-way, as

descnbed in the Franchise Agreement attached to this Ordinance, is hereby created.

Section 2. The Franchise created by this Ordinance shall be bid in accordance with the

applicable requirements of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Chapter 424

of the Kentucky Revised Statutes, as well as any applicable City ordinances.

Section 3. The Franchise created by this Ordinance shall be awarded to the highest and best

bidder as shall be determined by the City in its sole discretion. In awarding the Franchise, the

City shall consider the technical, managerial, and financial qualifications of the bidder to

perform its obligations under the Franchise.

Section 4. The winning bidder and the City shall negotiate, execute and be bound by a

Franchise Agreement with terms identical to, or substantially identical to, the Franchise

Agreement referenced in Section 1 above and attached hereto, such Agreement to contain terms

"that are fair and reasonable to the City, to the purchaser of the Franchise and to the patrons of

the utility" (KRS Section 96.010). Such Franchise Agreement shall become effective with bills

rendered December 1, 2017 and upon expiration of the existing franchise agreement, to allow the

City and the winning bidder to develop appropriate procedures for identifying and reviewing the

electric-consuming entities within the City's corporate limits.

Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this

Ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 6. Should any section, clause, line, paragraph, or part of this Ordinance or the

attached Agreement be held unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the same shall not affect

the remainder of this Ordinance or the attached Agreement, as applicable.

Section 7. Time is of the essence in carrying out the terms and the provisions of this

Ordinance and the Franchise created herein.

Section 8. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.

Read at a meeting of the Campbellsville City Council on the 7th day of August, 2017; a second

reading was held on the 5th day of September, 2017; said Ordinance was READ and

APPROVED on the 5th day of September, 2017.

~ ATTESTED BY:

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Tuesday, Sept. 12 Organ Recital

Nevalyn Morore, Pro­fessor Emeritus of Organ at Campbells­ville University will be performing at the Ransdell Chapel from 12:20 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Meeting Taylor County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will meet at 7 p.m. at the Taylor County Extension Office, 1143 S. Colum­bia Ave. Arts Series - The

Central Kentucky Arts Series kicks off Season 40 with 7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience. 7 Bridges, a Nashville based group, performs hits from the legendary band. Concert begins at 8 p.m. at Ransdell Chapel on the campus of Campbellsville Uni-versity. General admission tickets available at the door. $10 for adult, $5 for ages 5-12, children 4 and under admitted free . Campbellsville University students are admitted free with valid student I D.

Saturday, Sept. 16

Lakeshore Cleanup -31th annual cleanup at Green River Lake sponsored by Ken­tucky State Parks, U.S. Army Corps of Engi­neers and Friends of Green River Lake. Registration and trash pickup 9:00 a.m. until Noon EST. Lunch and prize giveaway 12:30-1:00 p.m. at the Green River Lake State Park picnic shelter located at the state park. To participate in trash pickup show up at one of the following loca­tions: Site One Boat Ramp, Smith Ridge Boat Ramp, Holmes Bend Boat Ramp, State Park Boat Ramp. Vol ­unteers are needed. Pre-registration if rec­ommended for larger groups. For more information call 270.465.4463.

Sunday, Sept. 17 Homecoming

Christie Chapel will have its homecoming beginning at 10 a.m. The Happy Travelers will sing and a potluck meal after the service. The church is located on Hwy. 76 at the Tay­lor/Adair line. Call 270-465-6481 for more

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Addicted to Prayer -The Addicted to Prayer service will be held Sunday, Sept. 17 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us for this service.

Monday, Sept. 18 Meeting - The local

chapter of the AAPC will be meeting from 6-7 p.m. State Sen. Max Wise will be dis ­cussing healthcare legislation. The meet­ing will be at TRH Meeting Room, 1700 Old Lebanon Road.

September 21·23 Special Services -

Jesus Name Church will have special Holy Ghost services nightly at 7:30 EDT with Elder David Williams on Thursday, Elder Ray­mond Suttles on Fri­day and Elder Michael Phillips on Saturday. The church is located 3 miles west of Camp­bellsville off US 68 on Tabernacle Road. For more information 270-465-3736.

Monday, Sept. 25 Meeting Taylor

Regional Hospital Trustee meeting at noon in the hospital Conference Room (also known as the Board Room). Meet­ings are open to the public.

Tuesday, Oct. 3 Organ Recital

David Lamb, Director of Music at Trinity United Methodist Church and Councilor for Membership with the American Guild of Organists will be per­forming from 12:20-12:50 p.m. in the Rans­dell Chapel.

Saturday, Oct. 7 Fishing with Veter­

ans - Holmes Bend Boat Ramp. 7:30 a.m. CST sign in, pair up and orientation; 8:00 a .m. begin fishing; 11:30 a .m. lunch (pro­vided by The Friends of Green River Lake) will be served at Holmes Bend Picnic Shelter. All veterans are encouraged to par­ticipate with priority given to disabled vet­erans. Poles, bait, tackle and a gift of appreciation will be provided. Pre-Regis ­tration is required,

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Monday, September 11 , 2017

please register by Sep­tember 30. For ques­tions and pre-registra­tion call Jessica Lee at 270.465.4463 or email Jessica .l.lee@usace. army.mil.

Sunday, Oct. 15 Family Reunion -

Murphy-Nalley Reunion will be held at the Loretto Sportsmen Club beginning at 11 a.m. with a potluck around 12:30 p.m. For more information and to RSVP by Sunday, Oct. 1, contact one of the following: Sharon Carrico Harmon, Joe (Tic) Nalley or Caro­lyn Nalley Gootee. Phone numbers are available in book for Sharon and Joe, Caro­lyn Gootee may be contacted through Facebook for your con­venience.

Monday, Oct. 23 Meeting Taylor

Regional Hospital Trustee meeting at noon in the hospital Conference Room (also known as the Board Room). Meet­ings are open to the public.

Sunday, Nov. 5

Gospel Music - The Joymakers will sing at 6:30 p.m. at Mead­owview Baptist Church.

Tuesday, Nov. 14 Organ Recital- Mark

DeAlba, organist at Central Baptist Church in Lexington, will be performing at Our Lady of Perpetual Help from 12:20-12:50 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 27 Meeting Taylor

Regional Hospital Trustee meeting at noon in the hospital Conference Room (also known as the Board Room). Meet­ings are open to the public.

Sept. 11 - Brandon Castellano, Barbie Renn, Polly Funk

Sept. 12 -Annie Dick­en, Rob Greer

Sept. 13 - Shelby Kel­say, MaKayla Sanders, Jeff Wright, Joyce Summers, David Allen, Tammy Whitlow

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NOTICE OF SALE OF FRANCHISE

By virtue of an ordinance heretofore passed by the Council of the C;ty of Campbellsville, Kentucky, directing the advertisement for bids and selling of a franchise to use certain streets, alleys, and public grounds of the City of Campbellsville, Kentucky for the purpose of owning, operating, equipping and maintaining a system for the transmission and distribution of electric energy. The City Clerk of Campbellsville , will on October 2, 2017, at or about 7 pm, sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the City Hall of Campbellsville a franchise for the purpose set out. Said franchise is more particularly described and fully defined in a proposed ordinance granting and creating the same and said proposed ordinance defines the terms and conditions upon which said sale shall be made, the full text of which is available for inspection in the office of the CampbellsviUe, City Clerk, 110 S. Columbia Avenue, Suhe B, Campbellsville, Kentucky. The ordinance by title and summary Is as follows : ORDINANCE II 17-03. AN ORDINANCE ESTABUSHING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, AND THE PROVISION OF RETAIL ELECTRIC SERVICE IN AREAS HERETOFORE SERVED BY KENTUCKY UTIUTIES COMPANY.

CARY NOE, CITY CLERK

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