HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-679-R RESOLUTION NO. , 71
TN SUPPORT OF THE BUILDING OF A COAL-FIRED STEAM
GENERATING PLANT AT THE LOCATION DESIGNATED BY
ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY AS "THE NEWPORT
4W SITE".
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Power & Light Company had planned a four unit coal-
fired generating plant and was issued a permit for only two units; and
WHEREAS, Arkansas Power & Light Company declares another two unit plant
is needed to meet the needs of the company's customers and since there is also
an urgent national need for more energy; and
WHEREAS, the "Newport Site" would be a Central location for a power plant
with easy access to a rail line, water transportation and two national highways
and several state roads; and
WHEREAS, the enviromental objections to coal-burning generators have been
overcome; and
WHEREAS, the economic impact on our communities would be of inestimable
value and would employ large numbers of people both during the construction
4W
period and after completion; and
WHEREAS, the Jackson County and Independence County Communities will assist
with efforts to obtain this generating plant for the "Newport Site".
NOW: Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Batesville,
Arkansas that the Council go on record as supporting the location of a two unit
coal-fired steam generating plant by Arkansas Power & Light Company in the
locality designated as the "Newport Site".
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS Z Z DAY OF JULY, 1975.
CITY BA SVILLE
BY
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CVTY CLERK