HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-12-2003-9.6 - Resolution - 06/12/2003 RESOLUTION NO. 6 -12- 2003 -9.6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF TXU GAS DISTRIBUTION'S RATE REQUEST TO STUDY THE
REQUEST; APPROVING COOPERATION WITH OTHER CITIES TO CREATE A
STEERING COMMITTEE TO HIRE LEGAL COUNSEL AND CONSULTING SERVICES,
TO NEGOTIATE WITH TXU GAS AND DIRECT ANY LITIGATION; AUTHORIZING
RECOVERY OF RATE CASE EXPENSES, INTERVENTION AT THE RAILROAD
COMMISSION, AND NOTIFICATION TO TXU GAS.
WHEREAS, on or about May 23, 2003, TXU Gas Distribution filed with the City of College
Station a Statement of Intent to change gas rates in all municipalities within the TXU Gas
Distribution System; and
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 increase; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART I: That the City Council hereby suspends the proposed rate increase for ninety (90)
days beyond the effective date of June 27, 2003, and such additional period as the
effective date is extended by agreement by the cities and TXU Gas, in order to
allow the City Council time to study and review the proposed rate increase.
PART II: That the City Council authorizes the cooperation with other cities within the TXU
Gas Distribution System to create a steering committee to hire and direct legal
counsel and consultants, negotiate with TXU Gas, and to direct any necessary
litigation.
PART III: That the City's reasonable rate case expense shall be reimbursed by TXU Gas
Distribution.
PART IV: That the City Council authorizes the City to intervene in the TXU Gas
Distribution's rate case filed at the Railroad Commission on or about May 23,
2003.
PART V: That the City Manager and the City Attorney or their designees are authorized to
represent the City in conjunction with other cities in this rate proceeding.
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PART VI: That the City Attorney is hereby authorized to notify TXU Gas Distribution that
the proposed increase has been suspended.
PART VII: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 12 day of June, 2003.
APPROVED:
RON IA, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Connie Hooks, City Secretary
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APPROVED:
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Approved by: Harvey Cargill, on 5/29/03
City Attorney
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