HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 10-22 Authorizing Continued Participation with Atmos Cities Steering Committee TOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 10-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS, 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 Town of Westlake is a regulatory authority under the Gas Utility
Regulatory Act(DURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and services of
Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division(Atmos)within the municipal boundaries of the
town; 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 Town 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 TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: THAT, All matters stated in the Recitals above are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: THAT, the Town is authorized to continue its membership with the Atmos
Cities Steering Committee to protect the interests of the Town of Westlake and protect the
interests of the customers of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division residing and
conducting business within the Town limits.
SECTION 3: THAT, the Town 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 and a copy of this Resolution and approved
assessment fee payable to "Atmos Cities Steering Committee"shall be sent to:
Resolution 10-22
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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
SECTION 4: If any portion of this Resolution shall, for any reason, be declared
invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining
provisions hereof and the Board hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution
without the invalid provision.
SECTION 5: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE TOWN COUNCIL ON
THE 30 DAY OF AUGUS, 0.
OF Vv
Ladra Wheat, Mayor
ATTEST: .6(
Kell Edwa , Town Secretary homas E. ne , Town anager
APPROV S TO
L. Won LovKj4lf o n torney
Resolution 10-22
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