Resolution No. 04-11 CITY OF TIGARD,OREGON
RESOLUTION NO.04-1
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE FORMATION OF ELECTRIC PEOPLE'S UTILITY DISTRICTS IN
THE STATE OF OREGON
WHEREAS,Portland General Electric has served Oregon for over one hundred years;and
WHEREAS,in Multnomah County,Oregon,the voters rejected the creation of a People's Utility District;
and
WHEREAS, the Oregon Public Power Coalition has stated its intention to continue to create Electric
People's Utilities Districts in Clackamas, Marion,Polk,Washington and Yamhill Counties in the State of
Oregon;and
WHEREAS, the creation of a new government utility would eliminate private sector jobs and diminish
local tax revenues creating an adverse impact on the overall economy;and
WHEREAS,condemndation proceedings brought by People's Utility District against the assets of a private
utility business would result in protracted litigation and a great cost.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that: the City Council of the City of
Tigard opposes the formation of People's Utility Districts and condemnation of the asset and utility
distribution systems of private utility companies in the State of Oregon for the reasons set forth above.
SECTION 1:This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This day of 2 2004.
Mayor-—City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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