RES NO 04-05-1978 W-5-1918
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION No. 5 -4-78
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation has petitioned the Arkansas
Public Service Commission for a $757,146.00 increase in gas rates, and,
WHEREAS, at the present time, there is a builtin rate increase based upon
the cost of gas to said Company, and,
WHEREAS, gas rates are increasing at an alarming rate, and,
WHEREAS, people an a fixed income, such as the lady on a $160:00 per month
income, after paying her gas, electric, and water bills is left without
sufficient income to furnish the necessities of life,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,
1. THAT, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas is opposed to the $757,146.00
rate increase and authorizes and directs the Nayor to take such steps
as he deems advisable to represent the people of Van Buren, Arkansas
in this matter.
2. THAT, a copy of this Resolution be filed with the Arkansas Public
Service Commission and with the Arkansas- Oklahoma Gas Corporation.
Passed and approved this 17th day of April 1978.
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