Resolution 021-1984
RESOLUTION NO.
021
-1984
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA
POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY'S RECENT REQUEST FOR
A RATE INCREASE.
WHEREAS, on November 23, 1983, Florida Power and Light
Company announced plans for a future rate increase totalling
$335,000,000, of which $63.9 million was included in an interim
rate request filed on that date; and
WHEREAS, Florida Power and Light Company has already re-
ceived other rate increases in recent years; and
WHEREAS, the payment of these increased rates fall heavily
on the elderly and economically disadvantaged members of this
County; and
WHEREAS, under current economic conditions in Monroe County
these proposed increases would create a significant economic
hardship for many citizens and residents of Monroe County,
particularly the elderly and economically disadvantaged; and
WHEREAS, this Board believes that it would be in the best
interest of the citizens and residents of Monroe County for
Florida Power and Light Company to withdraw its request for these
rate increases; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. This Board opposes any rate increases for Florida Power
and Light Company at this time and urges Florida Power and Light
Company to withdraw its request for such increases.
2. This Board directs the Clerk of the board to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the members of the Public
Service Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the 13th
day of January, A.D. 1984.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
(Seal) DANNX L. KOLHAGE, Plerlt
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