HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 98-01 Authorizing Participation in the Texas Coalition of Cities for Franchised Utility IssuesTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 98-1
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE WITH OTHER TEXAS CITIES IN THE TEXAS COALITION OF
CITIES FOR FRANCHISED UTILITY ISSUES; NAMEING A
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT OF A PARTICIPATION FEE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
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WHEREAS, market forces, technological changes, utility industry practices, and
federal and state legislative and administrative body rulemaking have greatly impacted the
ability of cities to maintain local control of land use decisions, city property, utility rate
regulatory authority, and to preserve city revenue streams and a meaningful role for cities
as a process participant, and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that cities stay informed in these matters, and
participate and work cooperatively to protect the interests of cities and the public; and
WHEREAS, there exists among Texas cities a strong interest in participating in a
common effort to protect these interests;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1: the Town of Westlake agrees to participate with such other Texas
cities in the Texas Coalition of Cities for Franchised Utility Issues ("Coalition°'). Such
coalition will (a) collect, analyze, discuss and distribute information on utility related
matters; (b) participate and develop positions in utility regulatory body rulemaking
dockets and on bills proposed in the legislature relating to utility matters; and 0 work
cooperatively on matters relating to utility franchises and fee issues.
SECTION 2: Paul Isham or designee may participate on the Coalition Committee
and is authorized to receive notices concerning Coalition Committee activities at the
following address:
Name/Title: Paul C. Isham, Town Attorney
Address: 1408 W. Abram, Suite 103
Arlington, Texas 76013
Telephone: (817) 461-7199 Fax: (817) 795-7355
Resolution No. 98-1
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SECTION 3: The Town authorizes payment to the Texas Coalition of Cities for
Franchised Utility Issues of the participation fee.
SECTION 4: The Town Secretary is authorized to take those steps reasonable
and necessary to comply with the intent of this resolution.
SECTION 5: That this resolution shall become effective upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 5TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1998.
Charla Bradshaw, Mayor Pro Tem
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Paul C. Isham, Town Attorney