HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2012-174RESOLUTION NO. 2012-174
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL IN
SUPPORT OF THE STOP THEFT OF POWER ACT, A
LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL DEVELOPED BY THE CITY
OF LODI ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENTAND THE
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the theft of electricity is unsafe, illegal, and constitutes a multi -billion
dollar crime in America today; and
WHEREAS, energy theft in Lodi, California, is also a significant challenge, with
losses exceeding $44,000 since July 2011; and
WHEREAS, under current California statute, the theft of electricity is a
misdemeanor; and
WHEREAS, City of Lodi staff is proposing to enhance the civil penalties
associated with this crime to three times the estimated value of the diverted utility
services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
adopt a Resolution supporting the "Stop Theft of Power (STOP) Act," a legislative
proposal that would enhance penalties associated with the theft of electricity in the Lodi
community and statewide if eventually adopted by the California State Legislature and
the Governor of the State of California.
Dated: November 7, 2012
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hereby certify that Resolution No. 2012-174 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 7, 2012, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Katzakian, and
Mayor Mounce
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Nakanishi
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
RANDIJOHL
City Clerk
2012-174