HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-14 AMR Opt Out Policy RESOLUTION NO. 2012-
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN OPT OUT POLICY FOR THE
AUTOMATED METER READING PROGRAM
Recitals:
A. The City currently has a program to read utility meters automatically utilizing radio
frequency technology.
B. The City recognizes that some individuals believe there is a health concern related to
exposure to radio frequency technology and would appreciate an alternative method
of gathering readings at their place of residence.
C. The City desires to establish a policy in which a customer may choose to reduce
possible exposure to radio frequency transmissions by electing to not have such
technology used to collect utility readings from their place of residence.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City hereby establishes an "opt out"policy for meter reading.
SECTION 2. There will be no fees or charges for the customer electing to "opt out"of the radio
frequency meter reading program.
SEC ON 3. This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this day of
2012, and takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this 117 day of May, 2012.
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J4 Stromberg, Mayor
Reviewed as to form:
David Lohman, City Attorney