HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2002-008 RESOLUTION NO.2002-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A STEERING
COMMITTEE OF AFFECTED CITIES TO RETAIN LEGAL
COUNSEL AND RATE CASE CONSULTANTS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITIES TO INTERVENE IN RELATED
DOCKETS BEFOE THE TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION;
AND SUSPENDING THE PROPOSED TARIFF AND
SCHEDULE OF RATES OF TXU GAS DISTRIBUTION
COMPANY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, TXU Gas Distribution Company, (hereinafter called "TXU Gas"), on
March 1, 2002, filed a Statement of Intent to Change Rates with individual cities for an
increase in rates; and
WHEREAS, the municipality of Grapevine, Texas, (hereinafter called "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
WHEREAS, the City is entitled to be reimbursed for its reasonable expenses,
pursuant to the Texas Gas Utilities Regulatory Act; and
WHEREAS, a steering committee of distribution system cities has been formed
to facilitate and coordinate the participation of cities in the service area of TXU Gas in
these rate proceedings; and
WHEREAS, after having considered information from TXU Gas, it is the opinion
of the City Council that the proposed Schedule of Rates should be suspended for a
period of ninety (90) days from the effective date stated in TXU Gas' Statement of
Intent or other documentation, as initially filed or hereafter revised, for further study,
investigation, presentation of evidence and public hearing; 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 Texas Railroad Commission,
all as directed by the steering committee of affected cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, authorizes the
City Manager, or his designee to represent the City on the Steering Committee of
affected cities (hereinafter called "Steering Committee") and authorizes the Steering
Committee of which the City is a participating member, to retain legal counsel and
engage rate case consultants, and to intervene on behalf of the City in related dockets
and appeals.
Section 2. That in order to allow the City sufficient time to analyze and
prepare for the hearing and decision on any requested rates, the City Council hereby
suspends the operation of the proposed tariffs and Schedule of Rates, which would
otherwise go into effect for a period of ninety (90) days from the effective date stated in
the TXU Gas Statement of Intent, or other documentation, as initially filed or hereafter
revised, i.e., suspension until midnight, July 3, 2002, and for such additional period of
time as may be necessary and authorized by law. During such period of suspension,
the rates in force shall be those rates in effect when the suspended schedule was first
filed and shall continue in force until finally approved, modified or denied by the City
Council.
Section 3. That the City should join with other participating cities to review
such filing and cause to be prepared a report and recommend a rate ordinance for the
consideration of all participating cities and to intervene before 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 4. That the City Secretary shall cause copies of this resolution to be
sent to the TXU Gas representative:
Autry Warren
Rate Manager, TXU Gas Distribution
1601 Bryan Street
Dallas, Texas 75201-3402
and to:
Stan Lowry
City Attorney
P.O. Box 95104
Grapevine, Texas 76099
for forwarding to the Steering Committee.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 19th day of March, 2002.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
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ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
D. H. Conner III
City Attorney
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