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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_54-01/02_07/11/2002 RESOLUTION NO. 54-01/02 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL. OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING A PALM BEACH COUNTY REFERENDUM REGARDING THE UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINES. • WHEREAS, it would be far more beneficial for the economic viability and aesthetics of us and the surrounding communities if the transmission lines were placed underground; and WHEREAS, the systematic removal of aboveground utility poles and undergrounding of new transmission and distribution lines would remove traffic and accident hazards from rights-of--way; and WHEREAS, the large scale undergrounding of transmission and distribution lines would lessen the impact of a major hurricane event by reducing the interruption of this essential service; and WHEREAS, the large scale undergrounding of new and existing transmission and distribution lines would serve the general public and the costs of the same should be borne by all ratepayers. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida: Section I: A certified copy of this Resolution shall be sent the Palm Beach County Commissioners. Section II: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. The foregoing Resolution was offered by Councilmember Resnik ,who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember von Fran: ,and upon being put to vote, the vote was as follows: FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION Geraldine A. Genco Joseph N. Capretta Basil E. Dalack Edward D. Resnik Russell J. von Frank i The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 1 lth day ~I,~'t of July, A.D. 2002. Mayor Geraldine A. enco ATTEST: L- , o i ~,~ Village Cler Mary Wolcott