HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 96-13 ORIGINAL
0 RI G I N AL
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY WITH OTHER TEXAS CITIES IN THE TEXAS
COALITION OF CITIES FOR FRANCHISED UTILITY ISSUES; NAMING
A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT OF A PARTICIPATION FEE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
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 City of The
Colony, Texas:
Section 1. That the City of The Colony, Texas 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
on bills proposed in the legislature relating to utility matters; and (c) work cooperatively on
matters relating to utility franchises and fee issues.
Section 2. The City Manager or his designee may participate on the Coalition
Committee and is authorized to receive notices concerning Coalition Committee activities
at the following address:
Johnny P. Smith, City Manager
City of The Colony
5151 N. Colony Boulevard
The Colony, Texas 75056
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Section 3. That the City of The Colony authorizes payment to the Texas Coalition
of Cities for Franchised Utility Issues of the participation fee.
Section 4. That the City Manager is authorized to take those steps reasonable and
necessary to comply with the intent of this resolution.
Section 5. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage.
of r~ ayes and ~ nays at a regular meeting ~d~ the Cit~ Council of the City of
The Colony, Texas.
ATTEST: r William W. Manning, Mayor ,~
Patti 3,. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary