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2002-023City of Southlake, Texas RESOLUTION NO. 02-023 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STEERING COMMITTEE OF AFFECTED CITIES TO RETAIN LEGAL COUNSEL AND RATE CASE CONSULTANTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITIES TO INTERVENE IN RELATED DOCKETS BEFORE THE TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION; AND SUSPENDING THE PROPOSED TARIFF AND SCHEDULE OF RATES OF TXU GAS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY WHEREAS, TXU Gas Distribution Company, (hereinafter called "TXU Gas"), on March 1, 2002, filed a Statement of Intent to Change Rates with individual cities for an increase in rates; and WHEREAS, the municipality of Southlake, Texas (hereinafter called "City") is a regulatory authority having a statutory duty to participate in such proceedings and whose citizens will be substantially affected by rates established as a result of such proceedings; and WHEREAS, the City is entitled to be reimbursed for its reasonable expenses, pursuant to the Texas Gas Utilities Regulatory Act; and WHEREAS, a steering committee of distribution system cities has been formed to facilitate and coordinate the participation of cities in the service area of TXU Gas in these rate proceedings; and WHEREAS, after having considered information from TXU Gas, it is the opinion of the City Council that the proposed Schedule of Rates should be suspended for a period of ninety (90) days from the effective date stated in TXU Gas' Statement of Intent or other documentation, as initially filed or hereafter revised, for further study, investigation, presentation of evidence and public hearing; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to join with other cities to review such filing and present evidence as may be appropriate before the Texas Railroad Commission, all as directed by the steering committee of affected cities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, authorizes Sharen Elam, Director of Finance, to represent the City on the Steering Committee of affected cities (hereinafter called "Steering Committee") and authorizes the Steering Committee of which the City is a Resolution No. 02-023 Page 2 of 3 participating member, to retain legal counsel and engage rate case consultants, and to intervene on behalf of the City in related dockets and appeals. SECTION 2. In order to allow the City sufficient time to analyze and prepare for the hearing and decision on any requested rates, the City Council hereby suspends the operation of the proposed tariffs and Schedule of Rates, which would otherwise go into effect for a period of ninety (90) days from the effective date stated in the TXU Gas Statement of Intent, or other documentation, as initially filed or hereafter revised, i.e., suspension until midnight, July 3, 2002, and for such additional period of time as may be necessary and authorized by law. During such period of suspension, the rates in force shall be those rates in effect when the suspended schedule was first filed and shall continue in force until finally approved, modified or denied by the City Council. SECTION 3. The City should join with other participating cities to review such filing and cause to be prepared a report and recommend a rate ordinance for the consideration of all participating cities and to intervene before the Texas Railroad Commission, subject to the right to terminate such participation at any time by written notice and to act independently in the exercise of local regulatory authority. SECTION 4. The City Secretary shall cause copies of this resolution to be sent to the TXU Gas 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. Resolution No. 02-023 Page 3 of 3 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE ON THIS 1.-O DAY OF 2002. ATTEST: Kim ush Acti g City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: OVTHLq '• 5 •.•••"'••• ,F ' a ori Rick Stacy60A 0 J. 0. v :: •; 10 City Attorney