The primary benefit of local public ownership is the ability of the citizens to have a direct voice in the operation of the utility and the allocation of its derived benefits. Public ownership allows the City to transfer monies to the City’s general fund. These transfers help defray the costs derived from the City general operations and reduce the need for additional tax or fee revenue. Street lighting and energy usage, government building energy usage, and electrical services are all benefits Springville Citizens enjoy without a direct charge being assessed to the general fund.