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7/26/94
RESOLUTION NO. 29-94
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZENS
UTILITIES BOARD IN THEIR EFFORTS TO OVERTURN THE DECISION
OF THE ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION RELATIVE TO THE
RATE INCREASE GRANTED TO CENTEL/SPRINT
WHEREAS, representatives of Sprint/Centel did make public statements when
presenting their request for a rate increase before the Illinois Commerce Commission
that the effect on an average homeowner as a result of the rate increase would be
nominal; and
WHEREAS, many customers of SprintJCentel are experiencing a substantial increase
in their monthly telephone bills which increase far exceeds the estimated increase as
stated by representatives of Sprint/Centel; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Commerce Commission granted a $6,300,000 rate increase to
Sprint/Centel; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Commerce Commission granted Sprint/Centel the right to
impose mandatory measured service on residential and commercial customers located
within the Village of Mount Prospect using their system; and
WHEREAS, the monthly bills for SprintJCentel customers within Mount Prospect have
increased significantly since the rate increase was granted; and
WHEREAS, the Citizens Utilities Board, an Illinois Corporation established by the
Illinois General Assembly to represent the interests of consumers in matters brought
before the Illinois Commerce Commission, has filed an appeal of the Illinois
Commerce Commission's decision in the Sprint/Centel case with the Appellate Court
of Illinois First Judicial District (94-2770).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the Village of Mount Prospect fully supports the Citizens Utility
Board in its efforts to overturn the decision of the Illinois Commerce Commission in
the Sprint/Centel rate increase case.
SECTION TWO: That the Village of Mount Prospect seeks leave of the Appellate
Court of the Illinois First Judicial District to file an Amicus Curiae Brief, or otherwise
participate in the Appeal.
SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Farley
NAYS: None
ABSENT: VVilks
PASSED and APPROVED this 2nd day of August, 1994.
Carol A. Fields, Village Clerk