Resolution 108A-1980
RESOLUTION N0.108A_1980
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMIS-
SION TO STUDY TELEPHONE SERVICE INEQUITIES IN
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND TO CONSIDER PROVIDING
TOLL-FREE IN-COUNTY SERVICE.
WHEREAS, the geography and population growth patterns of
Monroe County were determining factors in Monroe County not obtain-
Ing a unified telephone system or extended service benefits won by
other areas throughout Florida in the 1960's; and
WHEREAS, the call potential is one of the largest elements
under the "Value of Service" principle recognized by Southern Bell
Telephone and the Public Service Commission; and if said principle,
used in setting rates is vague, arbitrary and discriminatingly
applied, it will favor larger areas, and Monroe Countians will pay
a disproportionate rate in comparison to service provided; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County residents get less telephone service
for their money than do most Floridians; and
WHEREAS, the telephone barriers which exist in Monroe County
are inconvenient to individuals, expensive to businesses, detrimental
to County unity and economic growth, as well as an obstacle to in-
dustria1 development that should be eliminated; and
WHEREAS, toll-free service between the geographical areas
of Monroe County will provide a savings to our taxpayers by e1imina-
tion of tie-lines now provided by Monroe County, the School Board,
and the Sheriff; and
WHEREAS, some relief has been granted during 1979 by the
Public Service Commission, but such relief does not remove the
inequities as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, this Board is desirous of providing equitable ser-
vIce for all its residents and businesses, and toll-free service
would be in the best interest of our residents and enhance the
economic growth of Monroe County, now, therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that it does hereby strongly urge the Public
Service Commission to conduct a study of phone service inequities in
Monroe County and to review the lack of toll-free service between
our communities, and that said Board urgently requests the Public
Service Commission to favorably consider telephone service com-
parable to that gIven other areas in the State of Florida.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY SAID BOARD that a copy of this
resolution be forwarded to the Public Service Commission and other
appropriate officials to assure that a study is conducted.
DONE, ORDERED AND ADOPTED, in regular session, this 22nd
day of April, A.D. 1980.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE C~'~DA
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