HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-02-1927)-03/19/2002
RESOLUTION R-02-1927
AUTHORIZING A STEERING COMMITTEE OF AFFECTED CITIES TO RETAIN
LEGAL COUNSEL AND RATE CASE CONSULTANTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITIES
TO INTERVENE IN RELATED DOCKETS BEFORE THE TEXAS RAILROAD
COMMISSION; AND SUSPENDING THE PROPOSED TARIFF AND SCHEDULE OF
RATES OF TXU GAS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
WHEREAS, TXU Gas Distribution Company, (hereinafter called "TXU Gas"), on March
1, 2002, filed a Statement of Intent to Change Rates with individual cities
for an increase in rates; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Texas, (hereinafter called "City") is a regulatory
authority having a statutory duty to participate in such proceedings and
whose citizens will be substantially affected by the rates established as a
result of such proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the City is entitled to be reimbursed for its reasonable expenses, pursuant
to the Texas Gas Utilities Regulatory Act; and
WHEREAS, a steering committee of distribution system cities has been formed to
facilitate and coordinate the participation of cities in the service area of
TXU Gas in these rate proceedings; and
WHEREAS, after having considered information from TXU Gas, it is the opinion of the
City Council that the proposed Schedule of Rates should be suspended
for a period of ninety (90) days from the effective date stated in TXU Gas'
Statement of Intent or other documentation, as initially filed or hereafter
revised, for further study, investigation, presentation of evidence and
public hearing; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to join with other cities to review such filing and
present evidence as may be appropriate before the Texas Railroad
Commission, all as directed by the steering committee of affected cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT the City Council of the City of Colleyville, Texas, authorizes the City
Manager to appoint a representative, to represent the City on the Steering
Committee of affected cities (hereinafter called "Steering Committee") and
authorizes the Steering Committee of which the City is a participating
member, to retain legal counsel and engage rate case consultants, and to
intervene on behalf of the City in related dockets and appeals.
Sec. 2.
Sec. 3.
Sec. 4.
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THAT in order to allow the City sufficient time to analyze and prepare for
the hearing and decision on any requested rates, the City Council hereby
suspends the operation of the proposed tariffs and Schedule of Rates,
which would otherwise go into effect for a period of ninety (90) days from
the effective date stated in the TXU Gas Statement of Intent, or other
documentation, as initially filed or hereafter revised, i.e., suspension until
midnight, July 3, 2002, and for such additional period of time as may be
necessary and authorized by law. During such period of suspension, the
rates in force shall be those rates in effect when the suspended schedule
was first filed and shall continue in force until finally approved, modified or
denied by the City Council.
THAT the City should join with other participating cities to review such
filing and cause to be prepared a report and recommend a rate ordinance
for the consideration of all participating cities and to intervene before the
Texas Railroad Commission, subject to the right to terminate such
participation at any time by written notice and to act independently in the
exercise of local regulatory authority.
THAT the City Secretary shall cause copies of this resolution to be sent to
the TXU Gas representative:
Autry Warren
Rate Manager, TXU Gas Distribution
1601 Bryan Street
Dallas, Texas 75201-3402
and to:
Jay B. Doegey
City Attorney
City of Arlington
Post Office Box 231
Arlington, Texas 76004-0231
for forwarding to the Steering Committee.
AS IT IS SO RESOLVED.
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PASSED BY A VOTE OF S AYES, 0 NAYS, AND D ABSTENTIONS ON
THIS THE /9>'11 DAY OF Y"'">)D.A....-JJ 2002.
ATTEST:
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Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
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Mayor