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RESOLUTION NO. 329-08 ~
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT OF 5 CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE
ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND
REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
RELATED TO ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Richland
Hi _I G .TEXAS:
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The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to execute the Atmos Cities
Steering Committee Participation Agreement, a substantial copy of which is attached as
Attachment 1.
II.
Naming James Quin City Manager
[NAME] [TITLE]
jquin@richlandhills.com 3200 Diana Drive
[EMAIL ADDRESS] [STREET]
Richland Hills ,Texas 76118 , as the
[CITY] [ZIP CODE]
representative to receive notices and carry out the responsibilities for the city as set forth
in Attachment 1.
III.
Authorizing the payment of the initial participation of .OS¢ per capita, according
to City's population shown in the most recent TML Directory of Texas City Officials.
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Directing that a certified copy of this resolution and the approved participation fee
be sent to:
Mary Bunkley
Treasurer, Atmos Cities Steering Committee
c/o Arlington City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300 'i,,
Post Office Box 90231
Arlington, Texas 76004-0231
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wheectively. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be open to each city on the ACSC II,
they or not it has a representative on the Executive Committee.
2.
Powers of the Executive Committee
The CITY and the member cities delegate to the Executive Committee the power to
intervene on behalf of ACSC member cities in gas projects, rulemaking, rate case, and related ~I
dockets and appeals thereof, represent the interests of cities in utility matters before state and
federal legislative bodies and to pay for such activities. A member city may subsequently request
and cause its party status to be withdrawn from such activities. The Executive Committee shall fix
the amount of the membership fee from time to time.
3.
Election of Officers
The Executive Committee shall elect a chair and any co-chairs as it deems necessary who '
shall serve at the pleasure of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall also elect a
secretary/treasurer.
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Powers of the Officers
Each officer elected shall serve at the pleasure of the Executive Committee up to a term of
four (4) years. The Executive Committee shall elect or re-elect officers at least every four (4)
years. Unless terminated by the Executive Committee or the respective city governing body, the
officer shall perform the duties of office until a replacement has been elected. Meetings of the
Executive Committee and ACSC shall be upon call of the chair or two (2) members of the '
Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall meet at least annually. The chair is
authorized by action of the Executive Committee to engage consultants and attorneys and to pay for
such services.
5.
Termination of Membership
A city may terminate its membership by action of its governing body, or if said city fails to
pay its membership fee in full within one-hundred eighty (180) days after notification of fee due. A
city is considered notified on the day written notice is sent to its last designated representative on
file with the secretary/treasurer.
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Money Held in Trust
The officers shall hold and manage all money collected in trust for the benefit of the
member cities collectively. Officers may establish prudent fund accounts that accumulate funding
for activities and to pay authorized expenses. Officers shall serve without pay, but may be
reimbursed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses as approved by the Executive Committee. CITY
may request and receive a statement of ACSC revenues and expenses each year.
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Payment for Performance of Governmental Functions and Services Made from Current
Revenues
By entering into this Agreement, CITY affirms that it is paying for the performance of
governmental functions or services from current revenues available. The payments made under this
agreement fairly and adequately compensates the ACSC for the ser~~ices or functions performed
under the contract.
8.
Legal Construction
In case any one or more of the terms, provisions, phrases ~r clauses contained in this
agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenfi>rceable in any respect, such
invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforce-
able portion had never been contained herein.
9.
Entire Agreement
This contract embodies the complete agreement of the parties hereto superseding all oral or
written previous and contemporary agreements between the parties relating to matters herein and,
except as otherwise provided herein, cannot be modified without written agreement of the parties.
10.
No Other Obligations
By entering into this Agreement, the parties do not create any obligations, express or
implied, other than those set forth herein, and this Agreement shall nct create any rights in parties
not signatories hereto.
11.
Immunity
It is expressly understood and agreed that in the execution of tI is Agreement, neither CITY
nor ACSC waives, nor shall be deemed to waive, any immunity or defi;nse that would otherwise be
available to each against claims arising in the exercise of governmental powers and functions.
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Authori
The undersigned officers and/or agents are properly authorized to execute this Agreement
on behalf of the parties hereto, and each hereby certifies to the other tl-at any necessary resolutions
extending such authority have been duly passed and are now in full fort e and effect.
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Payment for Performance of Governmental Functions and Services Made from Current
Revenues
By entering into this Agreement, CITY affirms that it is paying for the performance of
governmental functions or services from current revenues available. The payments made under this
agreement fairly and adequately compensates the ACSC for the services or functions performed
under the contract.
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Legal Construction
In case any one or more of the terms, provisions, phrases or clauses contained in this
agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such
invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforce-
able portion had never been contained herein.
9.
Entire Agreement
This contract embodies the complete agreement of the parties hereto superseding all oral or
written previous and contemporary agreements between the parties relating to matters herein and,
except as otherwise provided herein, cannot be modified without written agreement of the parties.
10.
No Other Obligations
By entering into this Agreement, the parties do not create any obligations, express or
implied, other than those set forth herein, and this Agreement shall not create any rights in parties
not signatories hereto.
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Immuni
It is expressly understood and agreed that in the execution of this Agreement, neither CITY ~
nor ACSC waives, nor shall be deemed to waive, any immunity or defense that would otherwise be
available to each against claims arising in the exercise of governmental powers and functions.
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The undersigned officers and/or agents are properly authorized to execute this Agreement I'I
on behalf of the parties hereto, and each hereby certifies to the other that any necessary resolutions
extending such authority have been duly passed and are now in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated above.
CITY OF Richland Hills TEXAS
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James Quin
Printed/Typed Name
City Manager 'l
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Linda Cantu I
Printed/Typed Name III
ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE
Signature:
Jay Doegey, Co-Chair
Atmos Cities Steering Committee
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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
Tarrant ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE
COUNTY OF § PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
THIS Agreement is made and entered into on this the 12thday of August , 2008,
by, between and among the CITY OF Richland Hills ,TEXAS 'i
("CITY") and member cities of the ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE ("ACSC"). ~I
This Agreement is authorized by the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act (V.T.C.A. Texas
Government Code, Chapter 79l and other authorities.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the cities in the service area of Atmos Gas have worked together collectively in a ~I
coalition to participate in the regulatory process to assure gas rates charged were dust
and reasonable; and
WHEREAS, the nature of gas utility regulation is undergoing substantial change as a result of
state and federal legislation; and ~
WHEREAS, there remains a need for cities to cooperate to assure the public interest is protected
and gas and other utility rates are just and reasonable; and
WHEREAS, regulatory changes now require quick response in order to have meaningful input
into the rate setting process; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide adequate resources to enable cities to act quickly, i
decisively, and jointly on gas utility regulatory developments; NOW THEREFORE,
In consideration of the premises, agreements, covenants and promises set forth herein, it is
agreed as follows:
1.
Atmos Cities Steering Committee
Membership and Executive Committee
The CITY and the member cities hereby form the Atmos Cities Steering Committee
("ACSC"). Each member city shall, by action of its governing body, approve its membership in the
ACSC and designate its representative to receive notices and participate in and vote at ACSC
meetings. The ACSC shall be composed of all cities paying the current nonrefundable membership
fee. The membership fee shall be established from time to time by the Executive Committee. The
fee for the initial period (approximately one year) is .OS¢ per capita, according to the CITY's
population listed in the most recent Texas Municipal League Directory of Texas City Officials.
The members shall elect an Executive Committee consisting of no more than twenty (20) persons
which shall function as the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee shall at least include a it
representative from all member cities with a population greater than 100,000, according to the most
recent Texas Municipal League Directory of Texas City Officials. The remainder of the
representatives shall be selected based upon diversity of geographic location and city population
size. Each city on the ACSC and each city on the Executive Committee shall have one vote,
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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE
COUNTY OF Tarrant § PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
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THIS Agreement is made and entered into on this the 12th day of August , 2008,
by, between and among the CITY OF Richland Hills ,TEXAS
("CITY") and member cities of the ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE ("ACSC").
This Agreement is authorized by the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act (V.T.C.A. Texas
Government Code, Chapter 791), and other authorities.
WITNESSETH: I!,
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WHEREAS, the cities in the service area of Atmos Gas have worked together collectively in a III
coalition to participate in the regulatory process to assure gas rates charged were just
and reasonable; and
WHEREAS, the nature of gas utility regulation is undergoing substantial change as a result of
state and federal legislation; and
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WHEREAS, there remains a need for cities to cooperate to assure the public interest is protected
and gas and other utility rates are just and reasonable; and
WHEREAS, regulatory changes now require quick response in order to have meaningful input
into the rate setting process; and i
WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide adequate resources to enable cities to act quickly,
decisively, and jointly on gas utility regulatory developments; NOW THEREFORE,
In consideration of the premises, agreements, covenants and promises set forth herein, it is I!
agreed as follows:
1.
Atmos Cities Steering Committee
Membership and Executive Committee
The CITY and the member cities hereby form the Atmos Cities Steering Committee
("ACSC"). Each member city shall, by action of its governing body, approve its membership in the
ACSC and designate its representative to receive notices and participate in and vote at ACSC
meetings. The ACSC shall be composed of all cities paying the current nonrefundable membership
fee. The membership fee shall be established from time to time by the Executive Committee. The
fee for the initial period (approximately one year) is .OS¢ per capita, according to the CITY's
population listed in the most recent Texas Municipal League Directory of Texas City Officials.
The members shall elect an Executive Committee consisting of no more than twenty (20) persons
which shall function as the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee shall at least include a
representative from all member cities with a population greater than 100,000, according to the most
recent Texas Municipal League Directory of Texas City Officials. The remainder of the
representatives shall be selected based upon diversity of geographic location and city population
size. Each city on the ACSC and each city on the Executive Committee shall have one vote,
PRESENTED AND PASSED on this the 12th day of August , 2008, by a vote
of 4 ayes and nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Richland Hills
James Quin
Printed Name
City Manager
Printed Title
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ATTEST:
Signature
Linda Cantu
Printed Name
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Tim Sralla
Printed Name
City Attorn
Printe itle
BY:
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C[TY OF R[CHLAND H[LLS, TEXAS
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(817) 299-1800 • fax (817) 299-1803 • 3200 DIANA DRIVE • RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS • 761 1$
Website: www.richlandhills.com
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August 27, 2008
Mary Bunkley
Treasurer, Atmos Cities Steering Committee
Arlington City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300
P.O. Box 90231
Arlington, TX 76004-0231
Dear Ms. Bunkley:
I'm sending you the Resolution Authorizing the execution of the Atmos Cities steering ICI
committee participation agreement for filing.
Please have Mr. Jay Doegey sign the agreement and return to me.
I'm sorr for the dela in ettin this to you sooner. I needed the City Attorney's III
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signature, and I see him every other week at our City Council meetings.
Thank you for your help.
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Linda Cantu
City Secretary
City of Richland Hills
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CERTIFICATE OF CITY SECRETARY
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS §
I, Linda Cantu, City Secretary of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, hereby certify that the attached
is a true and correct copy of City of Richland Hills Resolution No. 329-08, authorizing the
execution of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee participation agreement and authorizing the
payment of 5 cents per capita to the Atmos Cities Steering Committee to fund regulatory and related
activities related to Atmos Energy Corporation.
To certify which, witness my hand and seal of office this 27th day of Au ug st,_ 2008.
inda antu, City Secretary
Richland Hills, Texas
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