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RESOLUTION R-17-4110
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE SUSPENDING THE
APRIL 21, 2017, EFFECTIVE DATE OF ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY
COMPANY'S REQUESTED RATE CHANGE; APPROVING COOPERATION
WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR TO
HIRE LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH
THE COMPANY AND DIRECT ANY NECESSARY
LITIGATION AND APPEALS
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2017, Oncor Electric Delivery Company (Oncor),
pursuant to PURA §§ 33.001 and 36.001 filed with the City of
Colleyville a Statement of Intent to increase electric
transmission and distribution rates in all municipalities
exercising original jurisdiction within its service area effective
April 21, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville is a member of the Steering Committee
of Cities Served by Oncor ("Steering Committee") and will
cooperate with the 156 similarly situated city members and
other city participants, in conducting a review of the Company's
application, hire and direct legal counsel and consultants,
prepare a common response, negotiate with the Company prior
to getting reasonable rates, and direct any necessary litigation;
and
WHEREAS, PURA § 36.108 grants local regulatory authorities the right to
suspend the effective date of proposed rate changes for ninety
(90) days after the date the rate change would otherwise be
effective; and
WHEREAS, PURA § 33.023 provides that costs incurred by cities in
ratemaking proceedings 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 April 21, 2017, effective date of the rate request
submitted by Oncor on March 17, 2017, be suspended for the
maximum period allowed by law to permit adequate time to
review the proposed changes and to establish reasonable rates.
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Sec. 2. THAT the Executive Committee of the Steering Committee is
authorized to hire and direct legal counsel and consultants,
negotiate with the Company, make recommendations regarding
reasonable rates, and to intervene and direct any necessary
administrative proceedings or court litigation associated with
an appeal of a rate ordinance and the rate case filed with the
City or Public Utility Commission.
Sec. 3. THAT the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be
reimbursed by Oncor.
Sec. 4. THAT it is hereby officially found and determined that the
meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public
as required by law and the public notice of the time, place, and
purpose of said meeting was given as required.
Sec. 5. THAT a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Oncor, Care of
Howard Fisher, Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, 1616
Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75202 and to Thomas
Brocato, Counsel to the Steering Committee, at Lloyd Gosselink
Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., P.O. Box 1725, Austin, Texas
78767-1725.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF Lo AYES, 0 NAYS, AND DABSTENTIONS ON THIS
4TH DAY OF APRIL 2017.
Mayor Richard Newton Poi` Mayor Pro Tern Chris Putnam .2.
Place 1, Tammy Nakamura Ali...-. Place 5, Nancy Coplen
Place 2, Bobby Lindamood Ali- Place 6, Mike Taylor
Place 4, Jody Short
L TTEST: OF COLLEYVILLE
Amy ' elley, TR C Richard Newton
Secretary Mayor