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M r. Harvey Dickerson, Attorney General October 24, 1955 ** Page ^2 Directors voted unanimously to Implement the policy established several years ago with respect to instating water meters without further d elay. In the latter connection, reference is made to the plans and ihtention of Hie District in this regard which were clearly and expressly set forth in the following official statement issued when the $8,700,000 Waterworks Bonds were sold in April 1954 to provide funds for taking over the Las Vegas local production and distribution facilitie s, and to supplement the dwindling underground supply with Lake Mead water: NThe Board of Directors of the District believes that flat rates result in an uncontrollable waste of water and that substantial quantities can be saved by the installation of water meters. The Boded ot this time expects to install meters, and if litigation is instituted to prevent meter installation, the District w ill assert and defend its right to provide metered water service, if a court holds that the District is without power to install meters within the City of Las Vegas, then it is the intention of the Board of Directors to seek the necessary legislation to authorize the District to install meters therein." (N O TE: Above is cm excerpt from Page 22 of the official bond prospectus statement issued April 28, 1954.) The District greatly appreciates your willingness to examine thoroughly into the matter, and it is hoped that you may find it convenient and possible to render a formal detailed opinion at an early date. Very truly yours, LAS VEGA S V A LLEY WATER DISTRICT By Thomas A . Cam pbell, President TACrabf Enclosures: I copy Opinion - Leo A , McNamee I copy Opinion - O'M elveny & Myers