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RESOLUTION 1222-J - 9/23/82
TML Legislation
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the ability to regulate gas and electric utility rates locally
isa valuable perogative of local city councils which gives local citizens
direct control over essential utility service costs and quality; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock believes that local re-
gulation of gas and electric utilities is in the best interest of the citizens
of the City of Lubbock and the citizens of all other Texas municipalities; NOW
THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock is opposed to any attempt
to remove original jurisdiction over gas and electric utility rates from local
municipal control.
Passed by the City. Council this 23rd day of September_ , 1982.
BILA McALISTER,-MA
ATTEST:
elyn Ga a, City c r -Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Jim gg, Assis ant C' pager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DonaYd' G. Vandiver, Asst. City Attorney