HomeMy WebLinkAbout44-07 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 44-07
A RESOLUTION TO OPPOSE HOUSE BILL 1367 WHICH REMOVES THE
REQUIREMENT FOR AN ELECTRICAL UTILITY OF OBTAINING A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FROM THE
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION WHEN ERECTING TALLER ELECTRICAL
POLES TO CARRY 161kV TRANSMISSION LINES
WHEREAS, SWEPCO initially attempted to avoid all public hearings for its project to replace
its wooden poles carrying a 69kV transmission with significantly taller metal towers carrying a 161kV
transmission line through Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, the affected citizens, property owners, and government should be allowed a public
hearing before the Public Service Commission for such an expansion, rebuilding, and upgrading of the
electrical poles and transmission line which can have an adverse and deleterious effect upon property
owners and other citizens; and
WHFREAS, electrical utility companies enjoy numerous government granted special rights
including the powers of condemnation and monopoly, so that it is fit and proper that these companies
should be willing to submit their plans for substantially larger facilities to the Public Service Commission
so that property owners and citizens can testify about the certificate of public convenience and necessity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby expresses its
opposition to House Bill 1367 which Would limit or foreclose property owners' current rights to explain
their concerns to the Arkansas Public Service Commission when an electrical utility is planning to build
much larger and taller electrical towers that can adversely affect property values, economic vitality and
aesthetics.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby requests the Senate
of the State of Arkansas to reject House Bill 1367 as unnecessary and unwise.
PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of March, 2007.
APPROVED:
By
DAN COODY, Mayor
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L(3.13.07 ) Clarice Pearman - Res. 4447-& 45-07 Page 1
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From: Clarice Pearman
To: Williams, Kit
Date: 3.13.07 4:14 PM
Subject: Res. 44-07 & 45-07
Attachments: 45-07 Support Senate Bill 590.pdf; 44-07 Oppose House Bill 1367.pdf
CC: Audit
Kit:
Attached are copies of the above resolutions passed by City Council, March 6, 2007. Please let me know If there is
anything needed for these items.
Thanks.
Clarice
Clarice Buffalohead-Pearman, CMC
City Clerk/Treasurer Division
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479 575-8309
cpearman@ci.fayetteville.ar.us