HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 95-133RESOLUTION NO. 95-133
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
STATING OPPOSITION TO PUBLIC AUCTION OF THE
WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER
FEDERAL POWER MARKETING ADMINISTRATORS
WHEREAS, the Lodi Electric Utility Department, a municipally owned utility, has
a long history of providing low cost reliable electric service to Lodi businesses and
residents; and
WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Department has been assisted in its mission
through the purchase of power and services from the Western Area Power Administration,
a federal Power Marketing Administration (PMA); and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress is now considering the auction sale of
federal PMAs; and
WHEREAS, the sale of the PMAs through a public auction fails to recognize the
substantial past investment made in federal facilities through the rates paid by existing
customers.
WHEREAS, such a sale could result in the further concentration of generation and
transmission facilities in the hands of a few large companies thereby increasing electric
costs for all Californians at a time when the state is attempting to open up the electric
market to increased competition and to lower overall electric rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council believes that
the close relationship between PMAs and existing power customers must be preserved in
some fashion; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council supports efforts to
increase the competitiveness of PMAs through implementation of generally accepted
industry efficiency measures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council
does hereby state its opposition to the public sale by auction of the Western Area Power
Administration and other federal Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council believes that any public
sale of PMA facilities or electrical output should be to existing customers recognizing the
substantial investment made to date by existing customers.
Dated: October 18, 1995
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 95-133 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held October 18, 1995, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Davenport, Sieglock, Warner and
Mann (Mayor)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Pennino
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
NNIF M. PERRIN
City Clerk
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