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The City of Independence Power & Light Department is a nonprofit, municipally owned electric utility that serves more than 50,000 consumers in Independence, Mo.
Why does the City issue bonds instead of paying for projects directly?
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Issuing bonds allows the City to fund large-scale projects immediately without requiring large tax increases or budget reallocations. This spreads the cost of the projects over several years,...