HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 163 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROPOSED REVISIONS
OF RATES AND SCHEDULES OF TEXAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FOR 30 DAYS
FROM AUGUST 7, 1981; PROVIDING THAT THE RATES OF SAID PUBLIC UTILITY
SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED DURING THE PERIOD OF SUSPENSION; AND PROVIDING
FOR NOTICE HEREOF TO SAID PUBLIC UTILITY.
WHEREAS, Texas Power & Light Company heretofore, on March 6,
1981, filed with the City Secretary a Statement of Intent and petition
for Authority to Change Rates for electric service provided by it within
the corporate limits of the City and proposed that the revised schedules
and rates become effective on April 10, 1981; and
WHEREAS, The City Council is of the opinion that there is a
necessity to consider a large amount of data in connection with the
request and there is a necessity for public hearings thereon prior to
final determination of the rate request, and consequently that the
operation and effective date of the proposed schedule of rates should
be suspended for final determination of the rate request;
NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The effective date of the proposed revision of rates
and schedules of Texas Power & Light Company for electric service within
the City, heretofore filed on March 6, 1981, is hereby suspended for a
period of 30 days from August 7, 1981. The reason for such suspension
is to provide additional time for consideration of data, for the conduct
of public hearings and for final determination of the propriety of the
request for a rate increase.
SECTION 2. The rates of Texas Power & Light Company for electric
service with the City in effect on March 6, 1981, shall continue in
force during the period of suspension as provided in Section 1.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed, promptly after
passage hereof, to furnish a copy of this Ordinance to Texas Power &
Light Company.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ~ DAY OF ~ , 1981.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
SECHETA Y
~YPPROVED AS TO LEGALITY
OF THE FORM:
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