HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 03-27 Suspending the Effective Date of TXU Gas Distribution’s Requested Rate ChangesTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 03-27
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE SUSPENDING THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF TXU GAS DISTRIBUTION'S REQUESTED
RATE CHANGES TO PERMIT THE TOWN TIME TO STUDY THE
REQUEST AND TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; APPROVING
COOPERATION WITH OTHER CITIES WITHIN THE TXU GAS
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO CREATE A STEERING COMMITTEE TO
HIRE LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES AND TO NEGOTIATE
WITH THE COMPANY AND DIRECT ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION;
REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF CITIES' RATE CASE EXPENSES;
AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN THE PROCEEDING AT THE
RAILROAD COMMISSION; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY.
WHEREAS, on or about May 23, 2003, TXU Gas Distribution, a
division of TXU Gas Company, filed with the Town of Westlake a Statement of
Intent to change gas rates in all municipalities within the TXU Gas Distribution
System; and
WHEREAS, it is reasonable for the Town of Westlake to cooperate with
other cities in a review of the Company's application and create a Steering
Committee to coordinate the hiring and direction of legal counsel and consultants
and to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation; and
WHEREAS, the Gas Utility Regulatory Act grants local regulatory
authorities the right to suspend the effective date of proposed rate changes; and
WHEREAS, the Gas Utility Regulatory Act provides that costs incurred
by Towns/Cities in ratemaking activities are to be reimbursed by the regulated
utility; and
WHEREAS, the Gas Utility Regulatory Act grants local regulatory
authorities the right to intervene in rate proceedings filed at the Railroad
Commission.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That the effective date of the tariff changes submitted by
TXU Gas Distribution on or about May 23, 2003, be suspended to permit
adequate time to review the proposed changes and to establish reasonable rates.
SECTION 2: That the Town is authorized to cooperate with other
Town/Cities within the TXU Gas Distribution System to create a Steering
Committee to hire and direct legal counsel and consultants, negotiate with the
Company, make recommendations to the Town regarding reasonable rates and to
direct any necessary litigation associated with an appeal of a rate ordinance and
the rate case filed at the Railroad Commission.
SECTION 3: That the Town's reasonable rate case expenses shall be
reimbursed by TXU Gas Distribution.
SECTION 4: That the Town is authorized to intervene in TXU Gas
Distribution's rate case filed at the Railroad Commission filed on or about May
23, 2003.
SECTION 5: That a copy of this suspension resolution be sent to the
local representative of TXU Gas Distribution.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 9TH DAY OF JUNE 2003.
Scott Bra ley, Mayor
ATTEST:
tinge' Crosswy, TowiYSecretary Trent Petty, Town ager