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Resolution No. 2000-065
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS WITH OTHER TEXAS CITIES
IN THE TEXAS COALITION OF CITIES FOR FRANCHISED
UTILITY ISSUES; NAMING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
STEERING COMMITTEE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A
PARTICIPATION FEE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, market forces, technological changes, utility industry
practices, and federal and state legislative and administrative body rulemaking
have greatly impacted the ability of cities to maintain local control of land use
decisions, city property, utility rate regulatory authority, and to preserve city
revenue streams and a meaningful role for cities as a process participant; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that cities stay informed in these matters, and
participate and work cooperatively to protect the interests of cities and the public;
and
WHEREAS, there exists among Texas cities a strong interest in participating in a
common effort to protect these interest;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
I.
That the City of North Richland Hills agrees to participate with such other
Texas cities in the Texas Coalition of Cities for Franchised Utility Issues
("Coalition"). Such coalition will (a) collect, analyze, discuss and distribute
information on utility related matters; (b) participate and develop positions in
utility regulatory body rulemaking dockets and on bills proposed in the legislature
relating to utility matters; and (c) work cooperatively on matters relating to utility
franchises and fee issues.
II.
The City Manager or designee may participate on the Coalition Committee
and is authorized to receive notices concerning Coalition Committee activities at
the following address:
Name/Title: Greq Vick, Manaqinq Director of Community Services and
Facilities
City / Address: 7301 N. E. Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Resolution No. 2000-065
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS WITH OTHER TEXAS CITIES
IN THE TEXAS COALITION OF CITIES FOR FRANCHISED
UTILITY ISSUES; NAMING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
STEERING COMMITTEE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A
PARTICIPATION FEE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, market forces, technological changes, utility industry
practices, and federal and state legislative and administrative body rulemaking
have greatly impacted the ability of cities to maintain local control of land use
decisions, city property, utility rate regulatory authority, and to preserve city
revenue streams and a meaningful role for cities as a process participant; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that cities stay informed in these matters, and
participate and work cooperatively to protect the interests of cities and the public;
and
WHEREAS, there exists among Texas cities a strong interest in participating in a
common effort to protect these interest;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
I.
That the City of North Richland Hills agrees to participate with such other
Texas cities in the Texas Coalition of Cities for Franchised Utility Issues
("Coalition"). Such coalition will (a) collect, analyze, discuss and distribute
information on utility related matters; (b) participate and develop positions in
utility regulatory body rulemaking dockets and on bills proposed in the legislature
relating to utility matters; and (c) work cooperatively on matters relating to utility
franchises and fee issues.
II.
The City Manager or designee may participate on the Coalition Committee
and is authorized to receive notices concerning Coalition Committee activities at
the following address:
Name/Title: Greq Vick, Manaqinq Director of Community Services and
Facilities
City / Address: 7301 N. E. Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Telephone: 817-427-6003
III.
The City authorizes payment to the Texas Coalition of Cities for
Franchised Utility Issues of the participation fee.
IV.
That the City Manager is authorized to take those steps reasonable and
necessary to comply with the intent of this resolution.
V.
That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage.
PASS and APPROVED this 28th day of August, 2000.
APPROVED:
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