HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 344-09 06-09-2009 • RESOLUTION NO. 344-09
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
WHEREAS, the City of Richland Hills is a regulatory 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 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
dockets and projects, as well as court proceedings, affecting transmission
and distribution utility rates; and
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 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
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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.
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It is further authorized to pay its assessment to the Steering Committee ten cents ($.10)
• per capita based on the population figures for the City shown in the latest TML Directory
of City Officials.
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 9t" day of June, 2009, by a vote of 5-0 at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Richland Hills, Texas.
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AVID RAGAN
MAYOR
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