HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-27-2000-14.06 - Resolution - 01/27/2000RESOLUTION NO. 1-27-2000-14.06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE PROPOSED FEBRUAR'Y 22, 2000, RATE INCREASE OF TXU
GAS DISTRIBUTION FOR NINETY (90) DAYS AND AUTHORIZING THE
PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE RATE INCREASE.
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2000, TXU Gas Distribution filed a Statement of Intent to increase
residential and commercial rates to become effective February 22, 2000;
WHEREAS, the Gas Utility Regulatory Act requires that the City Council procure any and all
services necessary to make the determination of reasonable rates; and
WHEREAS, the City Council needs additional time to study the proposed rate increases; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
Part 1:
That the City Council hereby suspends the proposed rate increase for
ninety (90) days beyond February 22, 2000, the date on which the
schedule of rates would otherwise go into effect, in order to allow the City
Council time to study and review the proposed rate increase.
Part 2:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to procure any and all services
necessary to examine and advise the City Council with regard to the
proposed rate increase.
Part 3:
That the City Attorney is hereby authorized to notify TXU Gas
Distribution that the proposed increase is hereby suspended for ninety (90)
days beyond February 22, 2000.
Part4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage.
ADOPTED this 27th day of January, AD 2000.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary
LYNN' ~clLHANEY, Mayor /
APPROVED:
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