Res 23-01RESOLUTION NO. 23-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE C1TY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, WHICH SUPPORTS KEEPING 561
AREA CODE FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY RESIDENTS.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach strongly supports the
keeping of area code 561 for Palm Beach County residents; and
WHEREAS, the Delray Beach City Commission recognizes that the representatives from
our 561 area code region and the Treasure Coast, met with Public Service Commission (PSC) staff in West
Palm Beach and expressed overwhelming opposition to the PSC's 10-digit dialing recommendation for this
region; and
WHEREAS, the Public Service Commission has subsequently sided with local
representatives to allow Palm Beach County to keep its 561 area code and establishing a new area code for
the Treasure Coast; and
WHEREAS, the federal contractor that assigns area codes turned down the State's request
citing a federal regulation that violated industry-developed guidelines that require the codes to last at least five
years, consequently, the matter will be discussed by the Federal Communication Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that with the addition of new technology and
the implementation of number conservation measures the 561 area code would have a much longer than
projected life span.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Delray Beach City Commission strongly supports the keeping of 561
area code for Palm Beach County residents and creating a new area code for the Treasure Coast.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is directed to distribute a copy of this resolution to the
Federal Communications Commission.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 6th day of March 2001.
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The Honorable Michael K. Powell
Chairman
Federal Communications Commission
445 12" Street. SW
Room TW-B204
Washington, DC 20554
Re: "DA No, 01-341"/Dkt No 96-98
Dear Chairman Powelh
As Members of Congress who represent Palm Beach County, Florida. we write to you
today to ask/'or your support for a matter that will come before you rcgarchng the slams of
possible ten-digit "overlay" dialing in Palm Beach County.
In a meeting on September 27. 2000. the Florida Public Service Commission ("FI'SC")
staff in Palm Beach Coumy. representatives from our 561 area code region and the lreasure
Coast expressed overwhelming opposition to the ten-d]g~t dialing recommendations.
Subsequent to that meeting the FPSC sided with our request to allow Palm Beach Count)' to
k~p the 561 area code solely for Palm Beach County and asked for a new area code to be
provided for the Treasure Coast. Unfortunately. the federal contractor who assigns area codes
turned down the state's request citing a federal regulation that v~olated industry-developed
guideline~ that reqmre the code~ to last at least five years. This matter will now be decided by
the Federal Communications Commission.
Wc believe that thc plan which was approved by the FPSC, which extends the 561 area
code life a minimm'n of three years, is the best alternative. We believe tha~ with the addition
of new technology and the implementation of number conservation measures, the 561 area
code would have a much longer than projected life span. With these n~.asurcs in place, the life
span of the 561 area code would be approximately nine ye. ars. Additionally, through this plan,
lndi~ Rwer, St. Lucie, ancl Martin Counties would enjoy a new area code with relief spanning
24 years tutu the ~tutc. This option would meet much of the selection criteria from thc North
^mencan Numbering Plan Admmistrauon (NANPA) as well as the clear desire o15 our
constituents.
All four counties impacted by this proposed change support our posiuon as
communicated above. This position accomplishes everythh'lg that the local governments.
business communit)-, and the general public have expressed in resolutions, letters to the FPSC,
and pubbc Ibrums. The residents of Palm Beach County alxi the Treasure Coast would be bcs[
accommodated with the adoption of a plan that creates a new area code for the Treasure Coast,
preserves the 561 area code for Palm Beach County, and eliminate~ the need for 10-digit
diahng
We appreciate your immediate consideration of our request. With kind regards, we
remain.
Sincerely,
Alcee L. Hastings / ' E Clay
Member of Congress
~Ro~r[ Wexler ~
Member of Congress
Comm~ssion~r Susan Ness
Commissioner Hcrol4 W. Furchtgou-Roth
Commiszioner Gloria Tnsta.ni
£1TY OF DELAItY BEACH
DELRAY BEACH
AII-AmericaCJ~
1993
CITY CLERK
100 N.W. 1st AVENUE
March 8, 2001
Michael K. Powell, Chairman
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St. S.W.
Washington DC 20554
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 561/243-7000
Re: Resolution No. 23-01 - 561 Area Code for Palm Beach County
Dear Mr. Powell:
Attached is a copy of the City of Delray Beach Resolution No. 23-01, which supports
the keeping of area code 561 for Palm Beach County Residents. This Resolution
was passed and adopted by unanimous vote of the Delray Beach City Commission
in regular session of March 6, 2001.
The City of Delray Beach supports its current 561 area code and opposes to a 10-
digit dialing system for our region. After meeting with representatives of the
Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County Representatives, the Public Service
Commission concurs that Palm Beach County should maintain its 561 area code,
and recommends a new area code for the Treasure Coast.
We are hereby, requesting that your Office support the keeping of area code 561 for
Palm Beach County Residents.
Sincerely,
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Acting City Clerk
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Palm Beach County League of Cities
Public Service Commission
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DELRAY BEACH
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CITY CLERK
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1993
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
561/243-7000
CERTIFICATION
I, BARBARA GARITO, Acting City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach,
do hereby certify that the attached document is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 23-01, as the same was passed and adopted by the Delray
Beach City Commission in regular session on the 6th of March, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the
official seal of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on this the 8th day of March,
2001.
Barbara Garito
Acting City Clerk
City of Delray Beach, Florida
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