HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 02-19 Authorizing Intervention in Gas Utilities Docket 9292 at the Railroad CommissionTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 02-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
INTERVENTION IN GAS UTILITIES DOCKET 9292 AT THE RAILROAD
COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A STEERING
COMMITTEE WITH OTHER CITIES SERVED BY TXU AND REQUIRING
REIMBURSEMENT FROM TXU LONE STAR PIPELINE OF CITIES'
REASONABLE RATE CASE EXPENSES
WHEREAS, TXU Lone Star Pipeline (LSP) filed a Statement of Intent with the
Railroad Commission (designated as CRUD 9292) on April 5, 2002, to surcharge
residential and commercial gas customers who are residents of the Town of Westlake to
cover costs associated with a new pipeline to serve th., Metroplex; and
WHEREAS, the requested surcharges of 37¢ per month and $2.10 per month on
residential and commercial customers, respectively, will adversely impact the Town of
Westlake and its residents; and
WHEREAS, Cities served by TXU have a history of cooperation in gas rate
matters and such cooperation in GUD 9292 will be efficient and cost effective in
evaluating whether the proposed pipeline is reasonable and necessary and whether
associated costs should be recovered in piecemeal ratemaking through a surcharge; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Utilities Code § 103.023, municipalities have standing
to intervene in this case; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Utilities Code § 103.022, municipalities are entitled to
reimbursement of their reasonable costs of participation;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE, BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Westlake, Texas,
authorizes L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney, to represent the Town on the Steering
Committee of affected cities (hereinafter called "Steering Committee") and authorizes the
Steering Committee of which the Town is a participating member, to retain legal counsel
and engage consultants, and to intervene on behalf of the Town in related dockets and
appeals.
SECTION 2: That the Steering Committee formed to oversee this effort on
behalf of cities is authorized to take all reasonable steps before the Railroad Commission
and before the Courts as may be necessary in an appeal of a Commission Order.
SECTION3: That LSP is hereby directed to promptly pay cities' rate case
expenses as they are incurred.
SECTION 4: The Town Secretary shall cause copies of this resolution to be sent
to the TXU representative:
and to:
Autry Warren
Rate Manager, TXU Gas Distribution
1601 Bryan Street
Dallas, Texas 75201-3402
Mr. Jay B. Doegey
City Attorney
City of Arlington
Post Office Box 231
Arlington, Texas 76004-0231
for forwarding to the Steering Committee.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY, 2002
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ATTEST: Scott Bradley, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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