HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-99-1568)-11/16/1999
RESOLUTION R-99-1568
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN GUD NO. 8976, TXU LONE STAR
PIPELINE'S APPLICATION TO INCREASE ITS CITY GAS RATE; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES
SERVED BY LONE STAR IN PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE RAILROAD COMMISSION
OR SUBSEQUENT APPEALS, REQUIRING RATE CASE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
OF REASONABLE COSTS INCURRED BY THE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR
ATTORNEYS, CONSULTANTS AND WITNESSES AND OTHER ASSOCIATED COSTS
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville ("CITYII) pursuant to GURA 9103.023 has standing in
each case before the Railroad Commission that relates to a gas utility's
rates and services in the municipality; and
WHEREAS, on October 29t 1999 TXU Lone Star Pipeline filed a proceeding with the
Railroad Commission (GUD No.8976) to increase its city gate revenues by
$20.4 million; and
WHEREAS, the City and its residents may be adversely impacted by increases in the
city gate rate; and
WHEREAS, the City is entitled pursuant to GURA S 103.022 to reimbursement of
reasonable costs associated with participation in ratemaking proceedings;
and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star is a standing
committee with representatives from numerous cities that are experienced
in employing, directing and coordinating efforts of lawyers, consultants and
expert witnesses working on behalf of cities in regulatory proceooings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1,
THAT the City is authorized to intervene in Railroad Commission GUD No.
8976
Sec. 2.
THAT the City will participate with other cities in GUD No. 8976 and in any
subsequent appeals of that administrative proceeding through involvement
with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star. The Steering
Committee is authorized to retain attorneys, consultants and expert
witnesses that may be necessary to protect the interests of cities and their
residents.
Sec. 3.
THAT Lone Star shall promptly reimburse reasonable costs incurred by the
Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star for efforts undertaken in
GUD No. 8976.
Resolution R-99-1568
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Sec,4.
THAT the City Secretary shall cause copies of this resolution to be sent to
Mr. Jay B. Doegy, City Attorney, City of Arlington and Chairman of the
Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star, 200 W. Abram Drive
Arlington, Tx 76010; fax no. 817-459-6897
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PassEl9. by a vote of (~ ayes and ~ nays and 0 abstentions on this the
-1!JJ't!J day of NDVllkhtf, 1999.
ATTEST:
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
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DO;j(~ Go
Mayor
J n Harris, CMC
City Secretary