HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-22-4736)-06/07/2022RESOLUTION R-22-4736
A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE JUNE 17, 2022 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
WHEREAS, on or about May 13, 2022, 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 June 17, 2022; 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 169 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 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 June 17, 2022, effective date of the rate request
submitted by Oncor on or about May 13, 2022, 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 as indicated in the City's resolution approving
membership in the Steering Committee, the Executive
Committee of Steering Committee is authorized to hire and
direct legal counsel and consultants, negotiate with the
Company, make recommendations regarding reasonable
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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 V. 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 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, ON THIS THE 7T" DAY OF JUNE
2022.
Mayor Bobby Lindamood Aye Mayor Pro Tern Kathy Wheat Aye
Brandi Elder, Place 1 Aye George Bond, Place 2 Aye
George Dodson, Place 4 Aye Chuck Kelley, Place 5 Aye
Callie Rigney, Place 6 Abs
ATTEST:
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary
TY OF COLLEYVILLE
Bobby Lindamood
Mayor