HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-042RESOLUTION NO. 2008-042
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
SUSPENDING THE AUGUST 8, 2008 EFFECTIVE DATE OF
ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY REQUESTED RATE
CHANGE TO PERMIT THE CITY TIME TO STUDY THE
REQUEST AND TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES;
APPROVING COOPERATION WITH ONCOR CITIES
STEERING COMMITTEE TO HIRE LEGAL AND CONSULTING
SERVICES AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE COMPANY AND
DIRECT ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION AND APPEALS;
FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION
IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW;
REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE STEERING
COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, on or about June 27, 2008, Oncor Electric Delivery Company (Oncor),
pursuant to PURA §33.001 and §36.001 filed with the City of North
Richland Hills a Statement of Intent to increase electric transmission and
distribution rates by $275 million in all municipalities exercising original
jurisdiction within its service area effective August 8, 2008; and
WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills is a member of the Oncor Cities Steering
Committee ("Steering Committee") and will cooperate with the 109
similarly situated city members and other city participants in conducting a
review of the Company's application and to hire and direct legal counsel
and consultants and to prepare a common response and to negotiate with
the Company and direct any necessary litigation; and
WHEREAS, PURR §36.108 grants local regulatory authorities the right to suspend the
effective date of proposed rate changes for ninety (90) days after the date
the rate change would otherwise be effective; and
WHEREAS, PURA §33.023 provides that costs incurred by Cities in ratemaking
activities are to be reimbursed by the regulated utility.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. THAT the August 8, 2008 effective date of the rate request submitted by
Oncor on or about June 27, 2008, be suspended for the maximum period
allowed by law to permit adequate time to review the proposed changes
and to establish reasonable rates.
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SECTION 2, THAT as indicated in the City's resolution approving membership in the
Steering Committee, the Executive Committee of Steering Committee is
authorized to hire and direct legal counsel and consultants, negotiate with
the Company, make recommendations regarding reasonable rates, and to
intervene and direct any necessary administrative proceedings or court
litigation associated with an appeal of a rate ordinance and the rate case
filed with the City or Public Utility Commission.
SECTION 3, THAT the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by
Oncor.
SECTION 4, THAT it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which
this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law and the
public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting was given as
required.
SECTION 5, THAT a copy of this resolution shall be sent to Oncor, care of Debra
Anderson, Oncor Electric Delivery Company, 1601 Bryan St., Suite 23-
055C, Dallas, Texas 75201 and to Geoffrey Gay, General Counsel to the
Oncor Steering Committee, at Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend,
P.C., P.O. Box 1725, Austin, Texas 78767-1725.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 14th day of July, 2008.
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Oscar Trevino, Mayor
Patricia-C-~l'~~on, City Secretary
APP A TO F M AND LEGALITY:
George A. S aples, ity Attorney
APPR VED AS TO CONTENT:
Karen Bostic, Managing D eri ctor
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