HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 468-16 07-05-2016RESOLUTION NO. 468-16
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION WITH THE ATMOS CITIES
STEERING COMMITTEE; AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT OF TWO AND ONE-HALF 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, Texas 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 and legislative activities, 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 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.
The City is further authorized to pay its 2016 assessment to the ACSC in the
amount of two and one-half cents ($0.025) per capita.
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III.
A copy of this Resolution and approved assessment fee payable to `Atmos Cities
Steering Committee " shall be sent to:
David Barber
Atmos Cities Steering Committee
c/o Arlington City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300
101 S. Mesquite St., Suite 300
Arlington, Texas 76010
PRESENTED AND PASSED on this the 5th day of July , 2016, by a vote of ~_ ayes
and ~_ nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Richland Hills,
Texas.
ATTEST:
Signature
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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