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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 2002-044 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-044 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE STANDING STEERING COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: No.1 The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to execute the Standing Steering Committee Participation Agreement, a substantial copy of which is attached as Attachment 1 . No.2 Naming Greg Vick, Assistant City Manager, North Richland Hills, Texas 7301 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180, as the City of North Richland Hills' Steering Committee representative to receive notices and carry out the responsibilities set forth in Attachment 1. No.3 Authorizing the payment of the initial participation of 10¢ per capita, according to City's population shown in the TML Directory of Texas City Officials. No.4 Directing that a certified copy of this resolution and the approved participation fee be sent to: Jay Doegey City of Arlington Post Office Box 231 Arlington, Texas 76004-0231 ADOPTED this 28th day of May, 2002. APPROVED: -) ~ I! /) ¿ ! ., fA J. '~ ",.l I .£..-rV/. 7~l/C, , ,--I-c,- '~2'- Charles Scoma, Maybr " 11,1' II,j/J11 \.\\\\ Illj ",\~ II.I.,¡; _,' A' .......... .,,,,, 'Çî'-' .., ~ ,'.'~ ~ A rrJ~~~{ U u \ ~~ [? ~ ~,~\ Ib.lf) ~ D . If))' ~' (3!tih{'Mæ/~ Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: 1 ' ,r-dPi- ) / . / " "., .,~", c·./... Greg vidk, Àssista~t êity M~n~ger APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Resolution No. 2002-044 Page 2 of 2 THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § ST ANDING STEERING COMMITTEE P ARTICIPA TION AGREEMENT THIS Agreement is made and entered into on this the 28th day of May 2002, by, between and among the CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS ("CITY") and member cities of the STANDING STEERING COMMITTEE ("SSC"). This Agreement is authorized by the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act (V. T. c.A. Texas Government Code, Chapter 791), and other authorities. WIT N E SSE T H: WHEREAS, the cities in the service area of Texas Utilities Electric Company have worked together collectively in a coalition to participate in the regulatory process to assure electric rates charged were just and reasonable; and WHEREAS, the nature of electric utility regulation is undergoing substantial change as a result of state and federal legislation; and WHEREAS, there remains a need for cities to cooperate to assure the public interest is protected and electric and other utility rates are just and reasonable; and WHEREAS, regulatory changes now require quick response in order to have meaningful input into the ratesetting process; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide adequate resources to enable cities to act quickly, decisively, and jointly on electric utility regulatory developments; NOW THEREFORE, In consideration of the premises, agreements, covenants and promises set forth herein, it is agreed as follows: 1. Standin! Steerin! Committee Membership and Executive Committee The CITY and the member cities hereby fonn the Standing Steering Committee ("SSC"). Each member city shall, by action of its governing body, approve its membership in the SSC and designate its representative to receive notices and participate in and vote at SSC meetings. The SSC shall be composed of all cities paying the current nonrefundable membership fee. The membership fee shall be established from time to time by the Executive Committee. The fee for the initial period (approximately one year) is 10¢ per capita, according to the CITY's population listed in the most recent Texas Municipal League Directorv of Texas City Officials, The members shall elect an Executive Committee consisting of no more than twenty (20) persons which shall function as the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee shall at least include a representative from all member cities with a population greater than 100,000, according to the most recent Texas Municipal League Directory of Texas City Officials. The remainder of the representatives shall be selected based upon diversity of geographic ;, IJ./J/Jrollld b'-l Re5 #- eJOOJ4¿¡y S'f. r1rr I Mtty ;;. 1/ &oOd-- ~ City Secretary Office ~ Official Record Copy location and city population size. Each city on the SSC and each city on the Executive Committee shall have one vote, respectively. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be open to each city on the sse whether or not it has a representative on the Executive Committee. 2. Powers of the Executive Committee The CITY and the member cities delegate to the Executive Committee the power to intervene on behalf of SSC member cities in electric projects, ruIemaking, rate case, and related dockets and appeals thereof, represent the interests of cities in utility matters before state and federal legislative bodies and to pay for such activities. A member city may subsequently request and cause its party status to be withdrawn from such activities. The Executive Committee shall fix the amount of the membership fe~ from time to time. 3. Election of Officers The Executive Committee shall elect a chair and any co-chairs as it deems necessary who shall serve at the pleasure of the Executive Committee, The Executive Committee shall also elect a secretary/treasurer. 4. Powers of the Officers Each officer elected shall serve at the pleasure of the Executive Committee up to a tenn of four (4) years. The Executive Committee shall elect or re-elect officers at least every four (4) years. Unless tenninated by the Executive Committee or the respective city governing body, the officer shall perfonn the duties of office until a replacement has been elected. Meetings of the Executive Committee and SSC shall be upon call of the chair or two (2) members of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall meet at least annually. The chair is authorized by action of the Executive Committee to engage consultants and attorneys and to pay for such services. 5. Termination of Membership A city may tenninate its membership by action of its governing body, or if said city fails to pay its membership fee in full within one-hundred eighty (180) days after notification of fee due. A city is considered notified on the day written notice is sent to its last designated representative on file with the secretary/treasurer. 6. Monev Held in Trust The officers shall hold and manage all money collected in trust for the benefit of the member cities collectively. Officers may establish prudent fund accounts that accumulate funding for activities and to pay authorized expenses. Officers shall serve without pay, but may be reimbursed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses as approved by the Executive Committee. CITY may request and receive a statement of SSC revenues and expenses each year. 7. ;~" \'" ~. (2 ) $ City Secretary Office ~ Official Record Copy Pavrnent for Performance of Governmental Functions and Services Made from Current Revenues By entering into this Agreement, CITY affirms that it is paying for the performance of governmental functions or services rrom current revenues available. The payments made under this agreement fairly and adequately compensates the SSC for the services or functions performed under the contract. 8. Le2al Construction In case anyone or more of the temls, provisions, phrases or clauses contained in this agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable portion had never been contained herein. 9. Entire A2reement This contract embodies the complete agreement of the parties hereto superseding all oral or written previous and contemporary agreements between the parties relating to matters herein and, except as otherwise provided herein, cannot be modified without written agreement of the parties. 10. No Other Obli2ations By entering into this Agreement, the parties do not create any obligations, express or implied, other than those set forth herein, and this Agreement shall not create any rights in parties not signatories hereto. II. Immunitv It is expressly understood and agreed that in the execution of this Agreement, neither CITY nor SSC waives, nor shall be deemed to waive, any immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to each against claims arising in the exercise of governmental powers and functions. 12. Authoritv The undersigned officers and/or agents are properly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto, and each hereby certifies to the other that any necessary resolutions extending such authority have been duly passed and are now in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated above. (3) a City Secretary Office ~ Official Record Copy CITY OF NORTH RICHLAJ."ID IDLLS, TEXAS Byo&~;r~ Signa' V Lam' J. Cunningham Printed/Typed Name City Manager Title ATTEST: @ßJ;Vet¡¿~ Patricia Hutson, City Secretary ,.' ,"111111 \\" ~'III ,....\ 1// "",~~ ~......... ~'//' '\, 10..' ~~. -. 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