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RESOLUTION R-02-1982
RESOLUTION DENYING TXU GAS DISTRIBUTION'S REQUEST TO
CHANGE RATES IN THE NORTH TEXAS METROPLEX DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM AND REQUIRING PROMPT REIMBURSEMENT OF CITIES'
RATE CASE EXPENSES
WHEREAS, on or about March 1, 2002, TXU Gas Distribution, a division of TXU Gas
Company filed with the City of Colleyville, Texas a Statement of Intent to
change gas rates in all municipalities within the North Texas Metroplex
Distribution System effective April 5, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville suspended the effective date of the proposed new
rates for 90 days to evaluate the reasonableness of existing rates and the
merits of TXU's proposed changes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville participated with other municipalities in a
comprehensive review of TXU Gas Distribution's application; and
WHEREAS, consultants and counsel retained by the coalition of cities have
recommended denial of the Company's application based upon a report
from consultants demonstrating that the revenue requirement of the North
Texas Metroplex Distribution System is being met under current rates; and
WHEREAS, that recommendation has been endorsed by the Steering Committee of
city representatives who have coordinated the review of TXU Gas
Distribution's rate application; and
WHEREAS, the Gas Utilities Regulatory Act 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 TXU Gas Distribution's Statement of Intent to change gas rates
within the North Texas Metroplex Distribution System be in all respects
denied,
Sec, 2,
THAT the costs incurred by Cities in reviewing TXU's application be
promptly reimbursed by the Company.
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Sec. 3.
THAT a copy of this resolution, constituting final action on TXU's
application be sent to Autry Warren, Rate Manager, TXU Gas Distribution,
1601 Bryan Street, Dallas, Texas 75201-3402.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5 AYES, D NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON
THIS THE /J> W. DAY OF ~ 2002,
ATTEST: CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
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Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
Mayor