HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-010CITY OF THE COLONY
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH THE
STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR; AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF TEN CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE
STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY AND LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ONCOR ELECTRIC
DELIVERY COMPANY, LLC.
WHEREAS, the City of The Colony is a regulatory authority under the Public Utility
Regulatory Act (PURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates
and services of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC (Oncor) within the
municipal boundaries of the city; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of Cities Served By Oncor (Steering Committee) has
historically intervened in Oncor rate proceedings and electric utility related
rulemakings to protect the interests of municipalities and electric customers
residing within municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee is participating in Public Utility Commission dockets
and projects, as well as court proceedings, and legislative activity, affecting
transmission and distribution utility rates; and
WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Steering Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee functions under the direction of an Executive
Committee which sets an annual budget and directs interventions before
state and federal agencies, courts and legislatures, subject to the right of any
member to request and cause its party status to be withdrawn from such
activities; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee at its December 2025 meeting set a budget for 2026
that compels an assessment of ten cents ($0.10) per capita; and
WHEREAS, in order for the Steering Committee to continue its participation in these
activities which affects the provision of electric utility service and the rates to
be charged, it must assess its members for such costs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS:
That the City is authorized to continue its membership with the Steering Committee
of Cities Served by Oncor to protect the interests of the City of The Colony and protect the
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interests of the customers of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC residing and conducting
business within the City limits.
The City is further authorized to pay its assessment to the Steering Committee of ten
cents ($0.10) per capita based on the population figures for the City shown in the Latest TML
Directory of City Officials.
A copy of this Resolution and the assessment payment check made payable to
"Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor" shall be sent to Brandi Stigler, Steering
Committee of Cities Served by Oncor, c/o City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300, 101 S.
Mesquite St., Suite 300, Arlington, Texas 76010.
PRESENTED AND PASSED ON THIS 17T" DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026, BY A VOTE OF
tO AYES AND -& NAYS ATA REGULAR MEERING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY, TEXAS.
Richard Boyer, Mayor
City of The Colony, Te s
ATTEST:
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Tina Stewart, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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