HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-25 Support Rate Study SO UTIOS NO.
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
A PROCESS BY THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION TO
DETERMINE A REGIONAL EXTENDED AREA SERVICE
RATE FOR SOUTHERN OREGON.
RECITALS:
A. Jackson and Josephine Counties comprise a close-knit community linked by a
common geography, a long and shared history, close economic ties, strong political
relationships, and good transportation linkages.
B. The proximity of a variety of urban or rural lifestyles, and the resulting diversity of
employment and recreational opportunities, requires an efficient and equitable
communications system.
C. The existence of an antiquated structure of local long distance telephone service
frustrates the economic, political, and cultural interaction between and within the two
counties.
D. Present Public Utility Commission criteria for determining communities of interest are
not well suited to evaluating the state's more rural areas such as Jackson and Josephine
counties.
E. A free and unimpeded exchange of issues of common interest is vital to the future of
the people and communities of Southern Oregon.
F. The people of Jackson and Josephine counties deserve to receive adequate
telecommunication services at fair and reasonable rates.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND, OREGON, RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. That the City of Ashland hereby requests the Public Utility Commission to
establish a process to determine a regional Extended Area Service (EAS) rate for Southern
Oregon. It is understood that a determination of a regional EAS rate can only proceed in this
fashion, and that support for the process at this time does not commit the City of Ashland to
accepting the regional EAS rate when it is finally deternfined.
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SECTION 2. This resolution takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.
This resolution was read by title only in. accordance v~4th Ashland Municipal Code {}2.04.090
duly PA~SED and ADOPTED this ~ day of ff.//_a~Jq/,~ ,2002.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this ~ day of ~ ,2002.
Alan W. DeBoer, Mayor
R~ffiewed as to form:
Phul Nolte,'~ity Attomey
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