HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 06-82 01/19/1982
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RESOLUTION NO.
6-82
A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE
COMMONWEALTH EDISON RATE INCREASE
WHEREAS, COMMONWEALTH EDISION COMPANY has filed with the
Illinois Commerce Commission a request for a general rate
increase of approximately 19.4%; and
WHEREAS, this rate increase, if approved, would produce
Some $800,000,000 in additional revenue for Commonwealth Ediso
and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Commerce Commission granted to
Commonwealth Edison in July of 1981 an increase of
approximately $500,000,000; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois is ranked 5th in the nation for
current unemployment rates and other economic indicators predict
a continuation of the present recession; and
WHEREAS, the proposed increase, if granted by the Illinois
Commerce Commission, will continue to increase the inflationar
fires consuming our nation ~nd state; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Mount Prospect continue to suffer
the results of these economic ills with particular burdens
placed upon our elderly, those on fixed incomes and single-parent
families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That through this Resolution, we express our
opposition to the granting of said rate increases and urge the
Illinois Commerce Commission to reject this proposal out of
hand. These times where families, various governmental
organizations, and some corporations are postponing expenses
to withstand the pressures of the general economy, it would
be an extreme hardship on our citizens.
SECTION TWO: A copy of this Resolution shall be presented to
Attorney General Tyrone Fahner to urge him to formally
intercede on behalf of the residents served by Commonwealth
Edison and to work for the defeat of this $800,000,000 request.
SECTION THREE: A copy of this Resolution shall also be
distr~buted to the Illinois Commerce Commission and to State
Representatives and Senators.
SECTION FOUR: This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law.
AYES:
Arthur, Farley, Floras, Miller, Murauskis, Wattenberg, Krause
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
None
PASSED and APPROVED this
19th day of
January
1982.
ATTEST:
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