HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 400-12 05-15-2012RESOLUTION NO. 400-12
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION WITH THE ATMOS CITIES
STEERING COMMITTEE; AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT OF FIVE CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE
ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND
REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
RELATED TO ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
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WHEREAS, the City of ~~C.1~`A+Sn 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
(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 1`~c~\R~lp ~~`IS
TEXAS:
That the City is authorized to continue its member hi with the Atmos Cities
Steering Committee to protect the interests of the City of ~c~~a,~° all'~nd protect the
interests of the customers of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division residing and
conducting business within the City limits.
It is further authorized to pay its 2012 assessment to the ACSC in the amount of
five cents ($0.05) per capita.
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 ~ day of~ , 2012, by a vote
of ~ ayes and ~ nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Lin., ~~ `S, Texas.
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Signature
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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