HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-78-157)-01/17/1978
STATE OF TEXAS r
COUNTY OF TARRANT r
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE r
RESOLUTION R-78-157
A RESOLUTION REQUIRING SUPPLIERS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO SERVE
CUSTOMERS IN THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS
WHEREAS, Texas Power and Light Company is the holder of a franchise
from the City of Colleyville, Texas, under which the conditions of service
are establ ished; and,
WHEREAS, Texas Power and Light Company has been certified by the Texas
Public Utility Commission to serve all of Colleyville; and,
WHEREAS, Texas Power and Light Company rates are substantially lower than
those available from Tri-County Rural Co-op, which also serves some customers
within the City; and,
WHEREAS, Texas Power and Light Company has decl ined to serve those
Colleyville citizens presently served by Tri-County who have expressed a
desire to be served by Texas Power and Light Company; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Colleyville desires to require
its franchisee to perform its obI igations as set forth in the contract between
them;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE,TEXAS:
SECTION 1: THAT Texas Power and Light Company be and is hereby instructed to
provide electric service to all citizens of Colleyvi lIe who request such service,
subject to the requirements of the franchise between the City and Texas Power and
Light Company and subject to the costs to furnish the facil ities for serving such
customer by the particular utility being feasible under reasonable business practice.
SECTION 2: THAT the City Secretary is hereby directed to send a copy of this
resolution ill representatives of Texas Power and Light and the news media so that
those desiring such service may learn of the City1s action.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council, City of Colleyville, Texas, on
this the 17th day of January, 1978.
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LaVada Johnson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
John D. Gilliland, City Attorney
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