HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 96-35 ORIG!NAL
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
INTERVENTION IN TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION
DOCKET NO. 8647 AND RELATED DOCKETS AND CASES
INQUIRING INTO THE RATES AND SERVICES AND
OPERATIONS OF LONE STAR GAS COMPANY AND
AUTHORIZING THE COLONY'S PARTICIPATION IN
COOPERATION WITH OTHER CITIES IN HIRING LEGAL
COUNSEL AND CONSULTANTS IN CONNECTION WITH
SUCH INTERVENTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, the Texas Railroad Commission has initiated an inquiry into the rates,
services and operations of Lone Start Gas Company; and
WHEREAS, Lone Star Gas Company has filed its statement of intent regarding
increase of the gate rate (Docket No. 8664); and
WHEREAS, conditions have changed substantially in the gas industry since the last
Lone Star Gas gate rate case in 1982; and
WHEREAS, Texas Utilities Electric Company is purchasing Lone Star Gas Company;
and
WHEREAS, the rates determined in the above proceeding may have an impact on
the electric rates of Texas Utilities Electric Company customers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Manager hereby is authorized to cause the
intervention of the City of The Colony and its participation in Texas Railroad Commission
Gas Utilities Docket No. 8647 and related dockets and cases, including appeals.
Section 2. That the City is further authorized to participate with a coalition
of other cities in their participation in these matters and to hire attorneys and consultants
necessary to effectuate such participation. Funding for this participation is available in
Account No. 6210
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage,
and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY TI-~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, this c:~oO day of ,~e~~ ,1996.
William W. Mannin~
ATTEST:
Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney