HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2002-015 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN
GAS UTILITIES DOCKET 9292 AT THE RAILROAD
COMMISION; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A
STEERING COMMITTEE WITH OTHER CITIES SERVED
BY TXU; REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT FROM TXU
LONE STAR PIPELINE OF CITIES REASONABLE RATE
CASE EXPENSES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, TXU Lone Star Pipeline (LSP) filed a statement of Intent with the
Railroad Commission (designated as GUD 9292) on April 5, 2002, to surcharge
residential and commercial gas customers who are residents of the City of Grapevine to
cover costs associated with a new pipeline to serve the Metroplex; and
WHEREAS, the requested surcharges of .37 cents per month and $2.10 per
month on the residential and commercial customers, respectively, will adversely impact
the City of Grapevine and its residents; and
WHEREAS, cities served by TXU have a history of cooperation in gas rate
matters and such cooperation in GUD 9292 will be efficient and cost effective in
evaluation whether the proposed pipeline is reasonable and necessary and whether
associated costs should be recovered in piecemeal ratemaking through a surcharge;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Utilities Code § 103.023, municipalities have standing to
intervene in this case; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Utilities Code § 103.022, municipalities are entitled to
reimbursement of their reasonable costs of participation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the municipality 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 consultants, and to intervene on behalf of the City in related
dockets and appeals.
Section 2. That the Steering Committee formed to oversee this effort on behalf
of cities is authorized to take all reasonable steps before the Railroad Commission and
before the Courts as may be necessary in an appeal of a Commission Order.
Section 3. That LSP is hereby directed to promptly pay cities' rate case
expenses as they are incurred.
Section 4. That the City Secretary shall cause copies of this resolution to be
sent to the TXU representative:
Autry Warren, Rate Manager
TXU Gas Distribution
1601 Bryan Street
Dallas, TX 75201-3402
And to:
Jay B. Doegey
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 231
Arlington, TX 76004-0231
For forwarding to the Steering Committee.
Section 5. That this resolution shall become effective from and after the date
of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 7th day of May, 2002.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Linda Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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D.H. Conner III
City Attorney
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