HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 121-99 12-14-1999 RESOLUTION NO. 121-99
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RICHLAND HILLS, 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 PROCEEDINGS 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
WHEREAS, the City of Richland Hills, 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
Railaroad Commission (GUD No. 8976) to increase its city gate rate revenues by $20.4 million;
and,
WHEREAS, the City and its residents may be adversely impacted by increases in the city
gate rate; and,
WHEREAS, the City is entitled pursuant to GURA § 103.022 to reimbursement of its
reasonable costs associated with participation in ratemaking 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;
RESOLUTION NO. 121-99 PAGE 2
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The City of Richland Hills is authorized to intervene in Railroad Commission
GUD. No. 8976.
Section 2. The City of Richland Hills will participate with other cities in GUD No. 8976
and in any subsequent appeals of that administrative proceeding 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. 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. A copy of this resolution shall be sent to Jay Doegey, City Attorney of
Arlington and Chairman of the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star, 200 W. Abram
Drive, Arlington, Texas 76010; fax no. 817-459-6897.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, by
a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions, on this the 14th day of December 1999.
APPROVED:
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C. F. KELLEY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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TERRI WI~LIS, CMC, CITY SECRETARY