HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-1275 05-13-2008RESOLUTION NO. 08 -1275
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF
CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR; AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT OF 10 CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE
STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY AND
RELATED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ONCOR ELECTRIC
DELIVERY
WHEREAS, the City of Euless is a regulatory authority under the Public Utility
Regulatory Act (PURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and
services of Oncor Electric Delivery Company (Oncor) within the municipal boundaries
of the city; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee has historically intervened in Oncor
(formerly known as TXU) rate proceedings and electric utility related rulemakings to
protect the interests of municipalities and electric customers residing within municipal
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee is participating in Public Utility Commission
dockets and projects, as well as court proceedings, affecting transmission and
distribution utility rates; and
WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Steering Committee of Cities served by
Oncor; and
WHEREAS, in order for the Steering Committee to continue its participation in
these activities which affects the provision of electric utility service and the rates to be
charged, it must assess its members for such costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EULESS, TEXAS, THAT:
I.
The City is authorized to continue its membership with the Steering Committee of
Cities served by Oncor to protect the interests of the City of Euless, and protect the
interests of the customers of Oncor Electric Delivery residing and conducting business
within the city limits.
II.
It is further authorized to pay its assessment to the Steering Committee, ten
cents ($0.10) per capita, based on the population figures for the City shown in the latest
TML Directory of City Officials.
A copy of this Resolution and the assessment payment check made payable to
"Oncor Cities Steering Committee" shall be sent to Jay Doegey, Chair, Oncor Cities
Steering Committee, c/o City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63 -0300, P. 0. Box 90231,
Arlington, Texas 76004 -3231.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED at the regular meeting of the Euless City Council
on the 13th day of May, 2008, by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, and o
abstentions.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Susan Cri , TRMC, City Secretary
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