HomeMy WebLinkAboutR85-815RESOLUTION NO. R85-815
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF PLAIASrfE~,
TEX~ AUTHORIZING THE PARtiCIPATION AS AN ~R IN THE
ANTICIPATED RATE INfRRFASE Pd~I~T OF SOUTHWESTERN B~.L
WHEREAS, it has been learned that Southwestern Bell Telephone is
expected to file another rate case in March seeking an increase of
approximately 30%; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Plainview and
its citizens that the City of Plainvie~ participate in said rate case;
and
WHEREAS, the Te~s Municipal I~ague Southwestern Bell Steering
Co~aittee has indicated that it will not be necessary to seek additional
funding from cities in order to review the proposed rate case:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Plainview that the City will participate as a named party with other
cities in a joint study of the rate increase request expected to be
filed .~ Southwestern Bell in March, 1985, and such other matters
effecting telephone rates in the City of Plainview. The Steering
Committee selected at a meeting of the cities on March 8, 1985, may
specifically elect to pursue a presentation of evidence thereon.
The City of Plainview authorizes the Witnesses and Attorney selected by
the Steering Comaittee to act on behalf of the City of Plainview to
obtain all information necessary and pertinent, to conduct
investigations, present evidence, make filings in the City of
Plainview's name apx~, advise and represent the City of Plainview with
respect in such case or cases, including any appeals from Cc~xaission
decisions thereon, all subject to the authorization and direction of the
Cities' Steering Committee. This authorization may be terminated at any
time by written notice and does not obligate the City of Plainview for
the payment of any funds.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of March, 1985.
NALTER S. DODSON, City Clerk