HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-11-3319)-02/14/2011RESOLUTION R-11-3319
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE
FEBRUARY 14, 2011 EFFECTIVE DATE OF ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY
COMPANY'S REQUESTED RATE CHANGE TO PERMIT THE CITY TIME TO STUDY
THE REQUEST AND TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; 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; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS
PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE
OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE
STEERING COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2011, 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 February 14, 2011; 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 146
similarly situated city members and other city participants in conducting a
review of the Company's application and to hire and direct legal counsel
and consultants and to prepare a common response and to negotiate with
the Company prior to setting 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
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 February 14, 2011 effective date of the rate request submitted
by Oncor on January 7, 2011, 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 as indicated in the City's resolution approving membership in the
Steering Committee, 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 Autry
Warren, Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, 1601 Bryan St., 23~d
Floor, Dallas, Texas 75201 and to Geoffrey Gay, General 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 AYES, Z~ NAYS AND O
ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE DAY OF 2011.
ATTES . ~,
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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David Kelly __
Mayor