HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-1624 05-24-2022RESOLUTION NO. 22-1624
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EULESS,
TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE JUNE 17, 2022 EFFECTIVE DATE OF
ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY'S REQUESTED RATE
CHANGE TO PERMIT THE CITY TIME TO STUDY THE REQUEST AND
TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; APPROVING COOPERATION
WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR
TO HIRE LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES AND TO NEGOTIATE
WITH THE COMPANY AND DIRECT ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION
AND APPEALS; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED
BY LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE STEERING
COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, on or about May 13, 2022, Oncor Electric Delivery Company
(Oncor), pursuant to PURA §§ 33.001 and 36.001 filed with the City of Euless, Texas, a
Statement of Intent to increase electric transmission and distribution rates in all
municipalities exercising original jurisdiction within its service area effective June 17,
2022; and
WHEREAS, the City of Euless, Texas, is a member of the Steering Committee of
Cities Served by Oncor ("Steering Committee") and will cooperate with the 169 similarly
situated city members and other city participants in conducting a review of the
Company's application and to hire and direct legal counsel and consultants and to
prepare a common response and to negotiate with the Company prior to getting
reasonable rates and direct any necessary litigation; and
WHEREAS, PURA § 36.108 grants local regulatory authorities the right to
suspend the effective date of proposed rate changes for ninety (90) days after the date
the rate change would otherwise be effective; and
WHEREAS, PURA § 33.023 provides that costs incurred by Cities in ratemaking
proceedings are to be reimbursed by the regulated utility.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EULESS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1.
The June 17, 2022 effective date of the rate request submitted by Oncor on or
about May 13, 2022, be suspended for the maximum period allowed by law to permit
adequate time to review the proposed changes and to establish reasonable rates.
SECTION 2.
As indicated in the City's resolution approving membership in the Steering
Committee, the Executive Committee of Steering Committee is authorized to hire and
direct legal counsel and consultants, negotiate with the Company, make
recommendations regarding reasonable rates, and to intervene and direct any
necessary administrative proceedings or court litigation associated with an appeal of a
rate ordinance and the rate case filed with the City or Public Utility Commission.
SECTION 3.
The City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by Oncor.
SECTION 4.
It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this
Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law and the public notice of
the time, place, and purpose of said meeting was given as required.
SECTION 5.
A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Oncor, Care of Howard V. Fisher,
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, 1616 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, Texas
75202 and to Thomas Brocato, Counsel to the Steering Committee, at Lloyd Gosselink
Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., P.O. Box 1725, Austin, Texas 78767-1725.
SECTION 6.
This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on
May 24, 2022, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions.
APPROVED:
indi Martin, Mayor
Resolution No. 22-1624, Page 2 of 2
ATTEST:
4iSlulte�r-�TRMC, CMC, City Secretary