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RESOLUTION NO. 362-10
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION WITH THE ATMOS CITIES
STEERING COMMITTEE; AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT OF TWO CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE
ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND
REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
RELATED TO ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Clty of RICHLAND xl~s~ 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
(Atmos) within the municipal boundaries of the city; and
WHEREAS, the Atmos Cities 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:
I.
That the City is authorized to continue its membershipp with the Atmos Cities
Steering Committee to protect the interests of the City ofxichland xi~,}~ 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 2010 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
Post Office Box 90231
Arlington, Texas 76004-3231
PRESENTED AND PASSED on this the 24thday of August , 2010, by a
vote of 5 ayes and nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
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