HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 02-29 Denying TXU Gas Distribution’s Request to Change RatesTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 02-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS DENYING TXU GAS DISTRIBUTION'S REQUEST TO
CHANGE RATES IN THE NORTH TEXAS METROPLEX DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM AND REQUIRING PROMPT REIMBURSEMENT OF CITIES' RATE
CASE EXPENSES.
WHEREAS, on or about March 1, 2002, 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 North Texas Metroplex Distribution System effective
April 5, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake suspended the effective date of the proposed
new rates for 90 days to evaluate the reasonableness of existing rates and the merits of
TXU's proposed changes; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake participated with other municipalities in a
comprehensive review of TXU Gas Distribution's application; and
WHEREAS, consultants and counsel retained by the coalition of cities have
recommended denial of the Company's application based upon a report from consultants
demonstrating that the revenue requirement of the North Texas Metroplex Distribution
System is being met under current rates; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation has been endorsed by the Steering Committee
of City representatives who have coordinated the review of TXU Gas Distribution's rate
application; and
WHEREAS, the Gas Utilities Regulatory Act provides that costs incurred by
Cities in ratemaking activities are to be reimbursed by the regulated utility.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: The TXU Gas Distribution's Statement of Intent to change gas rates
within the North Texas Metroplex Distribution System is in all respects denied.
SECTION 2: The costs incurred by Cities in reviewing TXU's application be
promptly reimbursed by the Company.
SECTION 3: A copy of this resolution, constituting final action on TXU's
application be sent to:
Autry Warren, Rates Manager
TXU Gas Distribution
1601 Bryan Street
Dallas, TX 75201-3402
SECTION 4: That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 24TH DAY OF JUNE 2002.
ATTEST:
Ginger Crosswy, Town Secre
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
1 anton Lowry, Town Attorney
Scott Bradley, Mayor
Trent O. Petty, Town MaAager