HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2022-023 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE JUNE
17, 2022, EFFECTIVE DATE OF ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY
COMPANY'S REQUESTED RATE CHANGE TO PERMIT THE
CITY TIME TO STUDY THE REQUEST AND TO ESTABLISH
REASONABLE RATES; APPROVING COOPERATION WITH
THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR
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 May 13, 2022, 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 in all municipalities exercising original jurisdiction within
its service area effective June 17, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills is a member of the Steering Committee of
Cities Served by Oncor ("Steering Committee") and will cooperate with the
169 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 prior to getting reasonable rates and direct any necessary
litigation; and
WHEREAS, PURA § 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
proceedings are to be reimbursed by the regulated utility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the June 17, 2022 effective date of the rate request submitted by
Oncor on or about May 13, 2022, 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. 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. A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Oncor, Care of Howard V.
Fisher, Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, 1616 Woodall Rodgers
Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75202 and to Thomas Brocato, Counsel to the
Steering Committee, at Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., P.O.
Box 1725, Austin, Texas 78767-1725.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 13th day of June, 2022.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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APPROVED AS TO F RM AND LEGALITY:
eshia B. McGinnis, City Attorney
APPROVE - AS TO CONTENT:
Karen Manila, Assistant City Manager
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