1932-09 FP&L to Reduce Electricity CostsThe following resolution was offered by Councilmari. Albert 4erka�.*hd&oved its
adoption, motion seconded by Councilman Ben Walker and passed:
RESOLUTION
WHEREASt it has been brought to the attention of this Council that many of the
citizens in this community are unable to pay for electrical energy to be used for
lighting, cooking and other purposes due tojack of funds, and
WHEREAS, many of the citizens of this community are unable, due to lack of
funds, to be consumers o,f ice at prevailing prices of Florida Polger & Light Company.,
and
This Council is of the opinion that said Florida Power & Light Company can sell
electrical energy and ice at prices lower than is now prevaing and make a legitmate
profit on same., and
WHEREASI thi's Council believes it expedient and for the beat interest that said
Florida Power & Light Company reduce its prices for electrical energy and ice,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Okeecho.bee,
Florida, that the Florida Power & Light Company be, and they are, hereby requested
to lower their prices on said electrical -energy and ice in order t -hat the citizens
of thke community may enjoy the use of same.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolktion be furnished the local
manager of said Florida Power & Light Company, and a copy be furnished the Okeechobee
News to be used by said newspaper without cost to the City.
Passed in open session this 8th. day of August., A. D. 1932.
(City Beal) ilto Watford
Attest: Presi aity Council.
R. P. Fletcher
The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved by me this 9th day of August, A. D.
1932.
Denham Bird
Mayor*
On motion Council adjourned.
Attest: President City Council
/CIA
City Clerk.