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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-080
WHEREAS, the City of Denton has filed suit in Denton County against TXU Electric
and TXU Gas to recover unpaid and underpaid City franchise fees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton has invited other cities in the metroplex to join it in
the litigation; and
WHEREAS, a preliminary investigation reveals that this City has been underpaid for
franchise fees by TXU and that it is in the best interest of the City to pursue collection of
same through a concerted action with other cities in the pending case in the District Court
of Denton county.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
1.
The City Attorney is authorized to take such action he deems necessary to join the
City of Denton andlor other cities, on behalf of the City of North Richland Hills, in pursuing
a cause of action to recover delinquent and unpaid franchise fees due this City.
2.
The sum of $11,4 73.75 is hereby appropriated for this City to join the consortium
of cities in the City of Denton case (No. 2000-30109-393). Such sum is directed to be
paid to the Steering Committee of such consortium for expenses in connection with said
lawsuit.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of October, 2000.
APPROVED:
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Charles Scoma, Ma or
ATTEST:
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_/ Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
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