HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-1120 03-14-2002RESOLUTION NO. 02 -1120
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STEERING
COMMITTEE OF AFFECTED CITIES TO RETAIN LEGAL
COUNSEL AND RATE CASE CONSULTANTS; AND
SUSPENDING THE PROPOSED TARIFF AND SCHEDULE
OF RATE 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 municipality of Euless, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS,
HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION I
That the City Council of the municipality of Euless, Texas, authorizes the City
Manager 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.
SECTION II
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.
SECTION I11
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, 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.
SECTION IV
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
APPROVED at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on the 14th day of
March, 2002, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and u abstentions.
APPROVED:
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Mary LiI >Saleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
san rim, C ft, City Secretary