RES 2002-12TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY
CLUB, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN TO JOIN A STEERING
COMMITTEE OF CITIES AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED TARIFF AND
SCHEDULE OF RATES OF TXU GAS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY THAT
INCLUDES AN INCREASE IN RATES; AUTHORIZING THE STEERING
COMMITTEE TO RETAIN LEGAL COUNSEL AND RATE CASE
CONSULTANTS; PROVIDING FOR INTERVENTION IN RELATED
DOCKETS BEFORE THE TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION;
SUSPENDING THE PROPOSED TARIFF AND SCHEDULE OF RATES OF
TXU GAS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY; ESTABLISHING THAT CURRENT
RATE SCHEDULES SHALL CONTINUE IN FORCE DURING THE
PERIOD OF SUSPENSION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE HEREOF TO
SUCH COMPANY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, TXU Gas Distribution Company, (hereinafter called "TXU Gas"), on
March 1, 2002, filed a Statement of Intent to Change Rates with individual cities that includes an
increase in rates; and
WHEREAS, the Town is a regulatory authority having a statutory duty to participate in
such proceedings and whose citizens will be substantially affected by the rates established as a
result of such proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the Town is entitled to be reimbursed for its reasonable expenses, pursuant
to the Texas Gas Utilities Regulatory Act; and
WHEREAS, a Steering Committee of distribution system cities has been formed to
facilitate and coordinate the participation of cities in the service area of TXU Gas in these rate
proceedings; and
WHEREAS, after having considered information from TXU Gas, it is the opinion of the
Town Council that the proposed Schedule of Rates should be suspended for a period of ninety
(90) days from the effective date stated in TXU Gas' Statement of Intent or other documentation,
as initially filed or hereafter revised, for further study, investigation, presentation of evidence and
public hearing; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to join with other cities to review such filing and
present evidence as may be appropriate before the Texas Railroad Commission, all as directed by
the steering committee of affected cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, authorizes the
Town Manager or her designee, to represent the Town on the Steering Committee of affected
cities (hereinafter called "Steering Committee") and authorizes the Steering Committee of which
the Town is hereby a participating member, to retain legal counsel and engage rate case
consultants, and to intervene on behalf of the Town in related dockets and appeals.
Section 2. In order to allow the Town sufficient time to analyze and prepare for the
hearing and decision on any requested rates and proposed increases, the Town Council hereby
suspends the operation of the proposed tariffs and Schedule of Rates, which would otherwise go
into effect for a period of ninety (90) days from the effective date stated in the TXU Gas
Statement of Intent, or other documentation, as initially filed or hereafter revised, i.e.,
suspension, until midnight, July 3, 2002, and for such additional period of time as may be
necessary and authorized by law. During such period of suspension, the rates in force shall be
those rates in effect when the suspended schedule was first filed and shall continue in force until
finally approved, modified or denied by the Town Council.
Section 3. The Town should join with other participating cities to review such filing
and cause to be prepared a report and recommend a rate ordinance for the consideration of all
participating cities and to intervene before the Texas Railroad Commission, subject to the right to
tenninate such participation at any time by written notice and to act independently in the exercise
of local regulatory authority.
Section 4. The Town Secretary shall cause copies of this resolution to be sent to the
TXU Gas representative:
and to:
Autry Warren
Rate Manager, TXU Gas Distribution
1601 Bryan Street
Dallas, Texas 75201-3402
Mr. Jay B. Doegey
City Attorney
City of Arlington
Post Office Box 231
Arlington, Texas 76004-0231
for forwarding to the Steering Committee.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall become
passage in accordance with law, and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town
this 18`r' day of March, 2002.
ATTEST:
Town Secreta
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
[SEAL]
its date of
of the Torn of Trophy Club, Texas,
TWn of Trophy Club, Texas
�J0 � 5866 t
(2)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
(3)