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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-R-07 - Atmos Steering Committee RESOLUTION NO. 2020-R-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE; AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FIVE CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION 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: I. 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 within the City limits. II. The City is further authorized to pay its 2020 assessment to the ACSC in the amount of five cents($0.05) per capita. Ill. A copy of this Resolution and approved assessment fee payable to "Atmos Cities Steering Committee" shall be sent to: Brandi Stigler Atmos Cities Steering Committee c/o Arlington City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300 101 S. Mesquite St., Suite 300 Arlington,Texas 76010 PASSED AND APPROVED on thisttae2ittlaf bruary, 2020. r— ,. k *, rn _ Doug Svi , ayor .. g� �•c�AOP,� P R p ATTEST: 1 LtStaci L. King, City Secr Reviewed by Allen L. Barnes, City Manager S2-5 31.....„ Randy Thomas, City Attorney Approved as to form and legality