HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-R-10 - Continue in Atmos Steering CommitteeRESOLUTION NO. 2015-10
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING
COMMITTEE; AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FIVE CENTS ($0.05) PER CAPITA TO THE ATMOS
CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ATMOS
ENERGY CORPORATION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS:
WHEREAS, the City of Stephenville is a regulatory authority under the Gas Utility Regulatory Act
(GURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and services of Atmos Energy
Corporation, Mid -Tex Division (Atmos) within the municipal boundaries of the city; and
WHEREAS, the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) has historically intervened in Atmos rate
proceedings and gas utility related rulemakings to protect the interests of municipalities and
gas customers residing within municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, ACSC is participating in Railroad Commission dockets and projects, as well as court
proceedings and legislative activities, affecting gas utility rates; and
WHEREAS, the City is a member of ACSC; and
WHEREAS, in order for ACSC to continue its participation in these activities which affects the provision
of gas utility service and the rates to be charged, it must assess its members for such costs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS:
That the City is authorized to continue its membership with the Atmos Cities Steering
Committee to protect the interests of the City of Stephenville and protect the interests of the customers
of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division residing and conducting business with the city limits.
The City is further authorized to pay its 2015 assessment to the ACSC in the amount of five cents
($0.05) per capita.
A copy of this resolution and approved assessment fee payable to "Atmos Cities Steering
Committee" shall be sent to:
David Barber
Treasurer, Atmos Cities Steering Committee
` c/o Arlington City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300
Post Office Box 90231
Arlington, Texas 76004-0231
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06.02.2015
PRESENTED AND PASSED on this the 2nd day of June, 2015, by a vote of ayes and O
nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas.
ATTEST:
Cindy L. St ord, ity Se tary
Reviewed by Patr C. Bridges,
City Administrator
Approved as to form and legality by
Randy Thomas, City Attorney
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Jeffry. W I on II, Mayor
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