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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN GUD NO. 8976, TXU LONE
STAR PIPELINE'S APPLICATION TO THE RAILROAD COMMISSION TO
INCREASE ITS CITY GATE RATE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION
WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY LONE STAR IN
PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OR SUBSEQUENT
APPEALS; REQUIRING RATE CASE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT FOR
REASONABLE COSTS INCURRED BY THE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR
ATTORNEYS, CONSULTANTS AND WITNESSES AND OTHER ASSOCIATED
COSTS
WHEREAS the City of North Richland Hills pursuant to GURA §103.23 has
standing in each case before the Railroad Commission that relates to a gas utility's
rates and services in the municipality; and,
WHEREAS on October 29, 1999 TXU Lone Star Pipeline filed a proceeding with
the Railroad Commission (GUD No. 8976) to increase its city gate rate revenues by
$20.4 million; and,
WHEREAS the City and its residents may be adversely impacted by increases in
the city gate rate; and,
WHEREAS the City is entitled pursuant to §103.22 to reimbursement of its
reasonable costs associated with participation in ratemaking proceedings; and,
WHEREAS the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star is a standing
committee with representatives from numerous cities that are experienced in employing,
directing and coordinating efforts of lawyers, consultants and expert witnesses on behalf
of cities in regulatory proceedings;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS THAT:
1. The City of North Richland Hills is authorized to intervene In Railroad
Commission GUD No. 8976.
2. The City of North Richland Hills will participate with other cities in GUD No.
8976 and in any subsequent appeals of the administrative proceeding through
involvement with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star. The
Steering Committee is authorized to retain attorneys, consultants and expert
witnesses that may be necessary to protect the interests of cities and their
residents.
3. Lone Star shall promptly reimburse reasonable costs incurred by the Steering
Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star for efforts undertaken under GUD
No. 8976.
4. A copy of this resolution shall be sent to Jay Doegey, City Attorney of
Arlington and Chairman of the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone
Star, 200 W. Abram Drive, Arlington, Texas 76010; fax no. 817-459-6897.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 10th day of January, 2000.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Alicia Richardson - Assistant City Secretary
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Re McEntire - Attorney for the City