HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-1130 06-25-2002RESOLUTION NO. 02 -1130
RESOLUTION DENYING TXU GAS DISTRIBUTION'S REQUEST TO
CHANGE RATES IN THE NORTH TEXAS METROPLEX
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; 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 Euless, 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 Euless, Texas, 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 Euless, Texas, 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 EULESS, TEXAS:
SECTION 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.
SECTION 2.
That the costs incurred by Cities in reviewing TXU's application be promptly
reimbursed by the Company.
SECTION 3.
That a copy of this resolution, constituting final action on TXU's application be
sent to Autry Warren, Rates Manager, TXU Gas Distribution, 1601 Bryan Street, Dallas,
TX 75201 -3402.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED at the regular meeting of the Euless City Council on the
25th day of June, 2002, by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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