HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-09-3098)-05/19/2009RESOLUTION R-09-3098
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH THE
STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT OF 10 CENTS ($0.10) PER CAPITA TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE TO
FUND REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ONCOR
ELECTRIC DELIVERY
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Texas is a regulatory authority under the Public
Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over
the rates and services of Oncor Electric Delivery Company (Oncor) within
the municipal boundaries of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee has historically intervened in Oncor (formerly
known as TXU) rate proceedings and electric utility related rulemakings to
protect the interests of municipalities and electric customers residing
within municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee is participating in Public Utility Commission
dockets and projects, as well as court proceedings, affecting transmission
and distribution utility rates; and
WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Steering Committee of Cities Served by
Oncor; and
WHEREAS, in order for the Steering Committee to continue its participation in these
activities which affects the provision of electric utility service and the rates
to be charged, it must assess its members for such costs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS
Sec. 1. THAT the City is authorized to continue its membership with the Steering
Committee of Cities Served by Oncor to protect the interests of the City of
Colleyville and protect the interests of the customers of Oncor Electric
Delivery residing and conducting business within the City limits.
Sec. 2
THAT it is further authorized to pay its assessment to the Steering
Committee ten cents ($0.10) per capita based on the population figures for ''
the City shown in the latest Texas Municipal League Directory of City',
Officials.
Sec. 3. THAT a copy of this Resolution and the assessment payment check made
payable to Oncor Cities Steering Committee shall be remitted to: Jay
Doegey, Chair, Oncor Cities Steering Committee, c/o City Attorney's
Office, Mail Stop 63-0300, P. O. Box 90231. Arlington, TX 76004-3231.
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AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY A OTE OF ~ AYES, ~ NAYS AND ~ ABSTENTIONS ',
ON THIS THE ~ DAY OF 2009. ',
ATTEST• CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Cynthia Singleton, TRMC, CMC David Kelly
City Secretary Mayor