HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-1975-063This Resolution introduced by:
Mayor Dwight E. Johnson
Temp. #339
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION DIRECTED TO THE FLORIDA
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REQUESTING
THAT THEY RECONSIDER THE RECENT ELECTRIC
POWER RATE INCREASE GRANTED BY THE PUBLIC
SERVICE COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the Public Service Commission has re-
cently initiated an electric power rate schedule which
among other things provides for higher rates during the
warmest months of the year; and,
WHEREAS, the use of air conditioning in Southern
Florida And Coastal regions is necessary to maintain min-
imum comfort, and control interior humidity levels and
destructive mold; and,
WHEREAS, the putative justification for such rate
schedule is to minimize capital requirements for utilities
in meeting peak load demands; and,
WHEREAS, the real cause for additional generating
capacity and ensuing capital demands is the ever increasing
demands being placed upon the power systems by new facilities
being connected to the distribution lines; and,
WHEREAS, the net effect of the summer penalty rate is
to impose such penalty upon the year-round residents and
electorate which the Public Service Commission is obligated
to protect; and,
WHEREAS, such penalty rate discriminates against pre-
sent users and citizens in order to provide additional cap-
acity for future users many of whom will be transitory and
for non-residents not qualified to vote.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA.
SECTION 1: That the City Council of the City of Tamarac,
Florida requests that in the interest of equity the Public
Service Commission immediately reconsider such penalty rates.
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SECTION 2: That in lieu of the new penalty rates,
consideration be given to allocating all or a part of the
expansionary capital requirements to new housing and com-
mercial facilities being connected to the power distribution
system and that such cost be assessed at the time of connection.
to:
SECTION 3:
That copies of this resolution be distributed
Public Service Commission;
Governor of Florida;
Speaker of the House;
President of the Senate;
Broward County Legislative Representatives;
Broward County Commissioners;
Florida League of Cities;
Florida Power & Light Company;
SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its passage.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THI
1975.
ATTEST:
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
approved this form and correct-
ness of this RESOLUTION.
CIT ATTORNEY
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
MAYOR - D. 10HNSON ,
C/W -H. H.
C / M - M. GLICKSMAN 1