HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1996-022 RESOLUTION NO. gg-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
�T GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION
OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE WITH OTHER TEXAS CITIES
IN THE TEXAS COALITION OF CITIES FOR FRANCHISED
UTILITY ISSUES; NAMING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
STEERING COMMITTEE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A
PARTICIPATION FEE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, market forces, technological changes, utility industry practices and
federal and state legislative and administrative body rulemaking have greatly impacted
the ability of cities to maintain local control of land use decisions, city property, utility
rate regulatory authority and to preserve city revenue streams and a meaningful role
for cities as a process participant; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that cities stay informed in these matters and
participate and work cooperatively to protect the interests of cities and the public; and
WHEREAS, there exists among Texas cities a strong interest in participating in
a common effort to protect these interests.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1 . That all matters stated in the preamble are true and correct and
incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City of Grapevine agrees to participate with such other
Texas cities in the Texas Coalition of Cities for Franchised Utility Issues ("Coalition"►.
Such coalition will (a) collect, analyze, discuss and distribute information on utility
related matters; (b) participate and develop positions in utility regulatory body
rulemaking dockets and on bills proposed in the legislature relating to utility matters;
and (c) work cooperatively on matters relating to utility franchises and fee issues.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee may participate on the
Coalition Committee and is authorized to receive notices concerning Coalition
Committee activities at the following address:
Trent Petty, City Manager
City of Grapevine
P. O. Box 95104
Grapevine, Texas 76099
Section 4. That the City authorizes payment of the participation fee to the
Texas Coalition of Cities for Franchised Utility Issues.
Section 5. That the City Manager is authorized to take those steps reasonable
� and necessary to comply with the intent of this resolution.
Section 6. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 2nd day of .luly , 1996
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda uff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr. �
City Attorney
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