HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1994-036 �
RESOLUTION NO. 94-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO JOIN INTO A CONSORTIUM OF CITIES REPRESENTING
THE GRAPEVINE AND MID-CITIES LONE STAR GAS
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF RATE
REGULATION; AUTHORIZING THE STEERING COMMITTEE
OF LONE STAR GAS COMPANY MID-CITIES
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AREA CITIES TO RETAIN LEGAL
COUNSEL AND RATE CONSULTANTS; AUTHORIZING THE
STEERING COMMITTEE TO INTERVENE IN RELATED
DOCKETS BEFORE THE TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Lone Star Gas Company (LSGC) did, on May 11, 1994, file a
Schedule of Rates and State of Intent to Change Rates with individual cities for an
increase in rates; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas (the 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
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WHEREAS, the City is entitled to be reimbursed for its reasonable expenses
pursuant to the Texas Gas Utilities Regulatory Act; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of Lone Star Gas Company Mid-Cities
Distribution System Area Cities has been formed to facilitate and coordinate the
participation of cities in the service area of Lone Star Gas Company in these rate
proceedings; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to join with other cities to review such
filing and present evidence as may be appropriate before the Railroad Commission, all
as directed by the Cities' Steering Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1 . That all of the above premises are found to be true and correct and
are incorporated into the body of this resolution as if copied herein in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to join into a consortium of
cities representing Grapevine and Mid-Cities Lone Star Gas Distribution System for the
purpose of rate regulation.
Section 3. That the City Council authorizes the Steering Committee to retain
legal counsel and engage rate consultants and to intervene on behalf of the City of
,�,; Grapevine in related dockets.
Section 4. That the Steering Committee is authorized to review filings and to
intervene at the Texas Railroad Commission 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 5. 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 5th day of .luly , 1994.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
�.:� Mayor
ATTEST:
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o i C. Brown
sistant City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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