HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 345-09 07-14-2009 RESOLUTION NO. 345-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION WITH THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING
COMMITTEE; AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF 2
CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING
COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY AND RELATED
ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ATMOS ENERGY
CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the City of Richland Hills is a regulatory authority under the
Gas Utility Regulatory Act (GURA) and has exclusive
original jurisdiction over the rates and services of Atmos
Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division (AtmosO within the
municipal boundaries of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Atmos Steering Committee (ACSC) has historically intervened in
ATMOS rate proceedings and gas utility related rulemakings to
protect the interests of municipalities and gas customers residing
within municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, ACSC is participating in Railroad Commission dockets and projects, as
well as court proceedings, affecting gas utility rates; and
WHEREAS, the City is a member of ACSC; and
WHEREAS, in order for ACSC to continue its participation in these activities which
affects the provision of gas 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:
That the City is authorized to continue its membership with the Atmos Cities Steering
Committee to protect the interests of the City of Richland Hills and protect the interests
of the customers of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division residing and
conducting business within the City limits.
II.
It is further authorized to pay its 2009 assessment to the ACSC in the amount of two
cents ($0.02) 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 approved assessment fee payable to "Atmos Cities
Steering Committee" shall be sent to Mary Bunkley, Treasurer, Atmos Cities Steering
Committee, c/o Arlington City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300, PO Box 90231,
Arlington, Texas 76004-3231.
PRESENTED AND PASSED on this the 14t" day of July, 2009, by a vote of 5-0 at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Richland Hills, Texas.
C F RICHLAND HIL , •
AVID RAGAN
MAYOR
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