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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-023CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 0-2-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE; AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FOUR CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION WHEREAS, the City of The Colony is a regulatory authority under the Gas Utility Regulatory Act (GURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and services of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division (Atmos) within the municipal boundaries of the city; and WHEREAS, the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) has historically intervened in Atmos rate proceedings and gas utility related rulemakings to protect the interests of municipalities and gas customers residing within municipal boundaries; and WHEREAS, ACSC is participating in Railroad Commission dockets and projects, as well as court proceedings and legislative activities, affecting gas utility rates; and WHEREAS, the City would like to become a member of ACSC; and WHEREAS, in order for ACSC to continue its participation in these activities which affects the provision of gas 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 become a member in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee to protect the interests of the City of The Colony and protect the interests of the customers of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division residing and conducting business within the City limits. The City is further authorized to pay its 2026 assessment to the ACSC in the amount of four cents ($0.04) per capita. 1 A copy of this Resolution and approved assessment fee payable to "City of Arlington, C/O Atmos Cities Steering Committee" shall be sent to: City of Arlington Attn: Brandi Stigler C/O Atmos Cities Steering Committee PO Box 90231 Arlington, Texas 76004 C77 - PRESENTED AND PASSED ON THIS 17T" DAY OF MARCH 2026, BY A VOTE OF AYES AND — NAYS AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS. A ST: Tina Stewart, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jeffrey L. Moore, City Attorney 2 I Robyn Holt , ep y Mayor Pro Tem City of The Colony, Texas 7�S