1992-04 Opposes Southern Bell Removing Telephones from Parks1
RESOLUTION 4-92
A RESOLUTION OF THS VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE PRACTICE AND POLICY OF
SOUTHERN BELL IN REMOVING TELEPHONES FROM PARKS AND OTHER PUBLIC
PLACES WITHIN THE VILLAGE THAT ARS NEEDED FOR THS PROTECTION,
SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE OF THS PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THB VILLAGE CLERK TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
SOUTHERN BELL, FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND SUCH OTHER
PERSONS AS THS MAYOR MAY DIRECT; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, Southern Bell has a practice and policy to remove
public telephones from parks and other public places if the revenue
falls below a certain amount over a thirteen (13) month period;
' and,
WHEREAS, Southern Bell has removed telephones from public
places within the Village including the ewale at Osborne Park and
St. Clare~s School within the Village of North Palm Beach and such
telephones are needed for emergencies and for the convenience of
the public; and
WHEREAS, Southern Bell as a utility has a moral obligation to
provide telephones in public places for the convenience and
protection of the public in emergency situations.
BE IT RESOLVED SY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of North
Palm Beach, Florida, strongly opposes the practice and policy of
Southern Bell in removing telephones for lack of revenue from parks
and other public places within the Village that are needed for the
protection, safety and convenience of the Public.
' Section 2. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to Southern
Bell, Florida Public Service Commission, and such other persons as
the Mayor may direct.
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Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF JANUARY, 1992.
Ma or
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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