11-20-96-6-h - Resolution - 11/20/1996q so[ution
RESOLUTION NO: 11-20-96-6-h
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF
COLLEGE STATION WITH OTHER TEXAS CITIES IN THE TEXAS COALITION
OF CITIES FOR FRANCHISED UTILITY ISSUES: NAMING A
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT OF A PARTICIPATION FEE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, market forces, technological changes, utility industry practices, and
federal and state legislative and administrative body rulemaking have greatly
impacted the ability of cities to maintain local control of land use decisions, city
property, utility rate regulatory authority, and to preserve city revenue streams
and a meaningful role for cities as a process participant; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that cities stay informed in these matters, and
participate and work cooperatively to protect the interests of cities and the public;
and
WHEREAS, there exists among Texas cities a strong interest in participating in a
common effort to protect these interests; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS:
That the City of College Station agrees to participate with such other Texas cities
in the Texas Coalition of Cities for Franchised Utility Issues ("Coalition"). Such
coalition will (a) collect, analyze, discuss and distribute information on utility
related matters; (b) participate and develop positions in utility regulatory body
rulemaking dockets and on bills proposed in the legislature relating to utility
matters; and (c) work cooperatively on matters relating to utility franchises and
fee issues.
II.
The CIS Manager or designee may participate on the Coalition Committee and is
authorized to receive notices concerning Coalition Committee activities at the
following address:
Name/Title: Charlie Shear, Communication and Information Services Manager
City/Address: P.O. Box 9960. College Station, TX 77842
Telephone: (409) 764-3538
III.
The City authorizes payment to the Texas Coalition of Cities for Franchised
Utility Issues of the participation fee.
IV.
That the City Manager is authorized to take those steps reasonable and
necessary to comply with the intent of this resolution.
That this resolution shall take effect' immediately from and after its passage.
PRESENTED AND PASSED on this the 20th day of N0VEFIBER
1996, by a vote of 7 ayes and n nays at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of College Station.
ATTEST:
CONNiE HOOKS, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary