HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-049RESOLUTION NO. 2008-049
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION
WITH THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE; AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF 5 CENTS PER CAPITA TO
THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND
REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION.
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills 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 rulemaking 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, affecting gas utility rates; and
WHEREAS, the City is 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 NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City is authorized to continue its membership with the Atmos
Cities Steering Committee to protect the interests of the City of North
Richland Hills and protect the interests of the customers of Atmos Energy
Corporation, Mid-Tex Division residing and conducting business within the
City limits.
SECTION 2. It is further authorized to pay its assessment to the ACSC in the amount of
five cents ($0.05) per capita based on the population figures for the City
shown in the latest TML Directory of City Officials.
SECTION 3. A copy of this Resolution and approved assessment fee payable to
"Atmos Cities Steering Committee" shall be sent to:
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Mary Bunkley, Treasurer
Atmos Cities Steering Committee
c/o Arlington City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300
Post Office Box 90231
Arlington, Texas 76004-3231
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 26th day of August, 2008.
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By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
utson, City Secretary
APP S T FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Stapl s, City Attorney
APP ED AS TO CONTENT:
Karen Bostic, Managing Director
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