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A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, HEREBY ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC UTILITY
COMMISSION OF TEXAS TO ADOPT A SMART METER OPT-OUT
PROGRAM FOR SMART METER INSTALLATION BY INVESTOR
OWNED UTILITIES AND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Prosper, Texas ("Town Council")
has investigated and determined that investor owned utilities and electric cooperatives
have begun installing smart meters within the Town of Prosper, Texas ("Town"); and
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Town Council that the installation
of smart meters is of great concern to the citizens of the Town because citizens
currently do not have a choice with regard to whether a smart meter is installed on their
property; and
WHEREAS, the Public Utility Commission of Texas ("PUC") has begun the rule
making process in Project #40190 "PUC Proceeding to Evaluate the Feasibility of
Instituting a Smart Meter Opt-Out Program" and is currently accepting comments on
this Project; and
WHEREAS, in a letter to Donna L. Nelson, Chairman of the PUC, dated,
February 10, 2012, Dennis Bonnen, Texas State Representative, District 25, stated that
it was not the intent of the Texas Legislature to force smart meters on customers; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the findings above, the Town Council has investigated
and determined and finds that it will be advantageous, beneficial and in the best
interests of the citizens of the Town to encourage the PUC to adopt rules and
regulations providing, to the greatest extent possible, a smart meter opt-out program for
smart meter installation by investor owned utilities and electric cooperatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: Findings Incorporated. The findings set forth above are
incorporated into the body of this Resolution as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: Adoption of Smart Meter Opt-Out Program. The Town Council
hereby encourages the PUC to adopt rules and regulations providing, to the greatest
extent possible, a smart meter opt-out program for smart meter installation by investor
owned utilities and electric cooperatives.
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SECTION 3: Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its passage.
RESOLVED THIS, THE 10th day of July, 2012.
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RAY SMITH, Mayor
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