R-79-338• ~ ~ •
CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION N0. 338
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN.
WHEREAS, an energy shortage and associated higher costs of living are being
experienced in the United States; and,
WHEREAS, the United States is currently heavily dependent upon foreign sources
for oil supplies; and,
WHEREAS, energy conservation and contingency planning will help mitigate the
negative effects of future energy shortages citizens may be forced to endure; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Clermont desires to lead rather than
to react and it is to the advantage of all citizens of the City of Clermont to do
so; and,
WHEREAS, energy conservation represents wise use of taxpayer monies; and,
WHEREAS, the high visibility of energy conservation efforts on the part of
the City of Clermont will help to convince the citizens of Clermont of the need
to conserve energy in their daily lives; and,
WHEREAS, the establishment of energy policy by the City Council of the City
of Clermont is consistent with the Home Rule Charter.
HOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT THAT
this Council does hereby support the development of a comprehensive energy management
plan for the City of Clermont.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Council will instruct its staff to work closely
with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council and Governor's Energy Office
in the development of the energy plan.
DONE AND RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
THIS ~ ~ DAY OF ~~~~~~ , 19 79 .
CITY OF CLERMONT
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BY: r ~1~
CLAUDE SMOAK, JR., - Mayor