HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2000-003 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN
GUD NO. 8976, TXU LONE STAR PIPELINE'S
APPLICATION TO THE RAILROAD COMMISSION TO
INCREASE ITS CITY GATE RATE; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH THE STEERING
COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY LONE STAR IN
PROCEEDING BEFORE THE RAILROAD COMMISSION
OR SUBSEQUENT APPEALS; REQUIRING RATE CASE
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT OF REASONABLE COSTS
INCURRED BY THE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR
ATTORNEYS, CONSULTANTS AND WITNESSES AND
OTHER ASSOCIATED COSTS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the city of Grapevine pursuant to GURA §103.023 has standing in
each case before the Railroad Commission that relates to a gas utility's rates and
services in the municipality; and
WHEREAS, on October 29, 1999 TXU Lone Star Pipeline filed a proceeding with
the Railroad Commission (GUD NO. 8976) to increase its city gate rate revenues by
$20.4 million; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine and its residents may be adversely impacted
by increases in the city gate rate; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine is entitled pursuant to GURA § 103.22 to
reimbursement of its reasonable costs associated with participation in rate making
proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of Cities served by Lone Star is a standing
committee with representatives from numerous Cities that are experienced in
employing, directing and coordinating efforts of lawyers, consultants and expert
witnesses working on behalf of cities in regulatory proceedings.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. That the City of Grapevine is authorized to intervene in Railroad
Commission GUD NO. 8976.
Section 2. That the City of Grapevine will participate with other Cities in GUD
NO. 8976 and in any subsequent appeals of that administrative through involvement
with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star. The Steering Committee is
authorized to retain attorneys, consultants and expert witnesses that may be necessary
to protect the interests of cities and their residents.
Section 3. That Lone Star shall promptly reimburse reasonable costs incurred
by the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star for efforts undertaken in GUD
NO. 8976.
Section 4. That a copy of this resolution shall be sent to Jay Doegey, City
Attorney of Arlington, Texas and Chairman of the Steering Committee of Cities Served
by Lone Star, 200 W. Abram Drive, Arlington, Texas 76010; fax number 817-453-6897.
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 4th day of January, 2000.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lin a Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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