Res 83-026RESOLUTION NO. ...83-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
SUPPORTING AN ALLOCATION OF LOW COST
HYDROELECTRIC POWER FROM THE HOOVER DAM
TO THE SAN DIEGO AREA
WHEREAS, the Hoover Dam, was built with federal tax dollars; and
WHEREAS, the San Diego area should have access to low cost hydroelectric
power produced there equal to other areas; and
WHEREAS, the Western Area Power Administration is responsible for
allocating power from federal facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Western Area Power Administration gives preference to
nonprofit and public entities; and
WHEREAS, Assemblyman Larry Stirling is attempting to obtain an alloca-
tion of low cost hydroelectric power from the Hoover Dam by forming a joint
powers agency or using an existing public entity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Poway, California, as follows:
1. The City of Poway strongly supports the efforts of Assemblyman
Larry Stirling to obtain an allocation of low cost hydroelectric power from
the Hoover Dam for the San Diego area.
2. The Western Area Power Administration is strongly urged to make
an allocation of low cost hydroelectric power to the San Diego area through
a joint powers agency or an existing public entity.
PASSED, ADOPTED, and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway
California, at a regular meeting thereof this 10th day of May, 1983.
ATTEST:
Linda Oravec, Mayor
Marjor~e ~. Wahlsten, City Clerk