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319-08
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE
OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR; AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT OF 10 CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE
STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY
AND RELATED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ONCOR
ELECTRIC DELIVERY '
Hills
WHEREAS, the City of Richland is axegulatory authority under the Public Utility
Regulatory Act (PURR) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the
rates and services of Oncor Electric Delivery Company (Oncor) within !I
the municipal boundaries of the city; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee has historically intervened in Oncor (formerly
known as TXU) rate proceedings and electric utility related rulemakings to
protect the interests of municipalities and electric customers residing
within municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee is participating in Public Utility Commission 'I
dockets and projects, as well as court proceedings, affecting transmission
and distribution utility rates; and j
WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Steering Committee of Cities Served by
Oncor; and
WHEREAS, in order for the Steering Committee to continue its participation in these
activities which affects the provision of electric utility service and the
rates to be charged, it must assess its members for such costs; NOW i~
THEREFORE,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Richland Hills
TEXAS:
I.
That the City is authorized to continue its membership with the Steering
Committee of Cities Served by Oncor to protect the interests of the City of
Richland Hills and protect the interests of the customers of Oncor Electric
Delivery residing and conducting business within the City limits.
II.
It is further authorized to pay its assessment to the Steering Committee ten cents
($0.10) per capita based on the population figures for the City shown in the latest TML
Directory of City Officials.
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III.
A copy of this Resolution and the assessment payment check made payable to
"Oncor Cities Steering Committee" shall be sent to Jay Doegey, Chair, Oncor Cities
Steering Committee, c/o City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300, PO Box 90231,
Arlington, Texas 76004-3231.
PRESENTED AND PASSED on this the 13th day of May , 2008, by a II,
vote of 4 ayes and nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Richland Hills Tex
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Mayor
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City Secretary
APPROVED O FORM:
City Attorne
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