HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 21-09 Authorizing Continued Participation with Atmos Cities Steering CommitteeTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 21-09
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.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake 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
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 and legislative activities, 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 hereinabove 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 2021 assessment to the
ACSC in the amount of five cents ($0.05) per capita. A copy of this Resolution and approved
assessment fee payable to "Atmos Cities Steering Committee" shall be sent to:
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Brandi Stigler
Atmos Cities Steering Committee
c/o Arlington City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300
101 S. Mesquite St., Suite 300
Arlington, Texas 76010
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 Council 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 ON THIS 29"' DAY OF MARCH 2O21.
ATTEST:
Todd Wood, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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L. St nton owry, Town Attorney
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Laura Wheat, Mayor
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Amanda DeGan, Town Manager
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