HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2000-026 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE IN
TXU ELECTRIC COMPANY'S TRANSMISSION AND
DISTRIBUTION RATE CASE; AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION WITH THE STANDING STEERING
COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY TXU ELECTRIC;
AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF RATE CASE ATTORNEYS
AND CONSULTANTS THROUGH THE STANDING
STEERING COMMITTEE; AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT OF 10 CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE
STANDING STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND THIS AND
OTHER TXU ELECTRIC AND SB 7 RELATED CASES AND
DOCKETS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine is a regulatory authority under the Public Utility
Regulatory Act (PURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and
services of TXU Electric Company (TXU Electric) within the municipal boundaries of the
city; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to PURA § 39.201, TXU Electric is required to file
proposed tariffs for its transmission and distribution utility on or before April 1, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the PURA requires TXU Electric to include supporting data for
determination of nonbypassable delivery charges, including a competition transition
charge to collect estimated stranded costs associated with the Comanche Peak nuclear
plant; and
WHEREAS, TXU Electric's filing will result in transmission and distribution
charges to go into effect as of January 1, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the charges established by the Public Utility Commission (PUC)
have the potential to hinder competition in TXU Electric's service territory; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of Cities served by TXU Electric has
historically intervened in TXU Electric rate proceedings to protect the interests of
municipalities and electric customers residing within municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to PURA § 33.025, the City of Grapevine has standing to
intervene in PUC proceedings relating to the provision of electric service to the City.
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 found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City is authorized to intervene in TXU Electric's
transmission and distribution rate case filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas on
or before April 1, 2000.
Section 3. That the City is authorized to join the Standing Steering Committee
of Cities Served by TXU Electric to protect the interests of the City of Grapevine and
protect the interests of TXU Electric's customers residing and conducting business with
the City limits.
Section 4. That the City hereby authorizes the Executive Committee of the
Standing Steering Committee to hire necessary attorneys and rate case consultants to
review TXU Electric's filing, to represent the City at the PUC and to prosecute any
appeals as directed by the Steering Committee.
Section 5. It is further authorized to pay to the Standing Steering Committee
10 cents per capita based on the population figures for the City shown in the latest TML
Directory of City Officials.
Section 6. A copy of this resolution shall be sent to Mr. Jay Doegey, City
Attorney for the City of Arlington and Chairman of the Standing Steering Committee of
Cities Served By TXU Electric and to the local TXU Electric manager.
Section 7. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE on this the 2nd day of May, 2000.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Linda Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stan Lowry
City Attorney
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