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RESOLUTION NO. R79-146
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RESOLUTION STATING THE NECESSITY FOR THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTHWESTERN BELL RATE CASE, AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURE OF PLAINVIEWS SHARE OF THE COST AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CITY'S AUTHORIZATION FOR PARTICIPATION.
WHEREAS, there is no organization to represent the general
ratepayers upon whom Southwestern Bell seeks to oppose the bulk
of the requested rate increase; and
WHEREAS, the heavy loaded cases recently filed at the commission
coupled with the departure of several key Public Utility Commission
Staff Personnel makes it 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 are numerous concerns regarding quality of service
being provided by Southwestern Bell; and
WHEREAS, there is a necessity for Cities to participate in order
to assure that the Public Utility Commission remains aware of the
public interest and is concerned with its actions;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Mayor of the City Council of
the City of Plainview, Texas, to participate in the Southwestern Bell
Rate Case and authorizing the expediture of two cents (2¢) per capita,
(based on 1970 population) in the amount of $380, to defray .the cost of
the consultants and authorizing the Mayor to sign the City's AuthoriZation
For Participation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THE 24th day of July , A.D., 1979.
ATTEST:
WALTER S. DODSON, City Clerk