HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-07-2892)-10/02/2007RESOLUTION R-07-2892
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS SUSPENDING THE
OCTOBER 25, 2007 EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PROPOSAL BY ATMOS TO
IMPLEMENT NEW RATES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO WORK WITH ASCS IN
THE REVIEW OF ATMOS RATES; AUTHORIZING THE INTERVENTION IN
ADMINISTRATIVE AND COURT PROCEEDINGS REGARDING THOSE RATES;
REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF COLLEYVILLE'S RATEMAKING COSTS AND
REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THIS RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on or about September 20, 2007, Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division
(Atmos), filed with the City of Colleyville (Colleyville) a Statement of Intent
to change gas rates effective October 25, 2007, in all cities exercising
original jurisdiction within its service area; and
WHEREAS, Colleyville has benefited from working with the 141 city members of the
Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and will benefit from working
with ACSC on this rate request; and
WHEREAS, the Gas Utility Regulator Act (the Act), Section 104.107 grants local
regulatory authorities the right to suspend the effective date of proposed
rate changes for ninety (90) days, and Section 103.022 of the Act provides
that costs incurred by cities in ratemaking activities are to be reimbursed
by the regulated utility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT the October 25, 2007 effective date of the rate request submitted by
Atmos on or about September 20, 2007, be suspended for the maximum
period allowed by law to permit adequate time to review the proposed
changes and to establish reasonable rates.
Sec. 2. THAT Colleyville is authorized to work with ACSC to hire and direct legal
counsel and consultants, negotiate with Atmos, make recommendations
regarding rates and to direct any other action in regard to administrative
proceedings or court litigation associated with an appeal of a rate ordinance
and the rate case filed with the City or Railroad Commission and
Colleyville's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by Atmos.
Sec. 3. THAT it is officially determined that the meeting at which this Resolution
passed is open to the public and the public notice of the time, place and
purpose of the meeting was given as required by law and that a copy of this
Resolution shall be sent to Atmos and General Counsel for ACSC.
Resolution R-07-2892
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AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF
ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE ~
2007.
ATTEST•
ynthia ~ngleton, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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David Kelly
Mayor