HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-04-2441)-09/28/2004
RESOLUTION R-04-2441
SUPPORTING THE REVIEW COMMENCED BY THE STEERING
COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY TXU TO DETERMINE THE JUST
AND REASONABLE RATES TO BE CHARGED BY TXU ELECTRIC
DELIVERY COMPANY
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville is a member of the Steering Committee of Cities
Served By TXU; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of Cities Served by TXU has unanimously
recommended that cities pass a resolution that requires TXU to show
cause why its transmission and distribution rates should not be reduced;
and
WHEREAS, the following Steering Committee member Cities: Arlington, Benbrook,
Brownwood, Burleson, Carrollton, Corinth, Dallas, Denison, Fort Worth,
Harker Heights, Heath, Honey Grove, Pantego, Piano, Richland Hills,
Robinson, Rockwall, Snyder, Sulphur Springs, The Colony, and Woodway
have already passed resolutions requiring TXU to show cause and file
information to justify TXU's current transmission and distribution rates;
and
WHEREAS, the public hearings regarding TXU's current transmission and distribution
rates are scheduled to take place in January, 2005, and city decisions
regarding TXU's rates are expected to be appealed to the Public Utility
Commission in February, 2005; and
WHEREAS, any reduction in TXU transmission and distribution rates will be applicable
throughout TXU's service area, including the City of Colleyville; and
WHEREAS, any reduction in TXU transmission and distribution rates has the potential
to increase competitive access for customers served by TXU, including
the City of Colleyville; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville has reason to believe that TXU is overearning and
its rates are excessive; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville desires to support the efforts of the cities that have
initiated show cause investigations of TXU's transmission and distribution
rates that will benefit all TXU customers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT the City of Colleyville endorses the investigation of TXU's
transmission and distribution rates currently undertaken by certain
Steering Committee Cities to determine if TXU's rates are excessive and
to set a just and reasonable transmission and distribution rate.
Sec. 2.
THAT it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this resolution was passed was open to the public as required by
law, and that public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting
was given all as required by Section 551.041, Texas Government Code.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED BY A VOTE OF l'
ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE ~w..
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Cynthia Singleton
City Secretary
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