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RESOLUTION NO. R80-298
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS DECLARING INTENT TO PARTICIPATE
WITH OTHER CITIES IN A JOINT STUDY OF SOUTHWESTERN
BELL'S TELEPHONE RATE INCREASE REQUEST AND APPRO-
PRIATING FUNDS.
WHEREAS, Southwestern Bell has submitted an overall rate request
in the amount of $326.2 million; and
WHEREAS, no one else represents the local exchange rate payer
upon whom Southwestern Bell seeks to impose a major portion of the
requested rate increase; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that as much evidence as possible be
presented on behalf of the public in order to assist the Public Utility
Commission in making a fair and reasonable decision; and
WHEREAS., there is an ongoing necessity for Cities to participate
in order to assure that the Public Utility Commission remains aware of
the public interest and concern with its actions; and
WHEREAS, it would be in the'best interest of the citizens of
Plainview to participate in this rate increase study:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by th~ Mayor and City Council
of the City of Plainview, Texas:
Section 1:
Section 2:
To participate with other cities in a joint study
of Southwestern Bell's Telephone Rate Increase request
which includes the hiring of ConSultants and Attorneys
to act on behalf of the City, to obtain all information
necessary and pertinent to Southwestern Bell's rate
proposal, and conduct investigations, present evidence,
advise and represent the Cities with respect to Docket
No. 3340 pending before the Public Utilitiy Commission.
Appropriating $750.00 from Unappropriated Funds to
cover the City's portion of the cost for the study.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS the 12th day of August, 1980.
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WALTER S. DODSON, City Clerk