HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-R-02 - TEXAS COALITION OF CITIES FOR FRANCHISED UTILITY ISSUESRESOLUTION NO. 1997 - 2
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF
STEPHENVILLE 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 interests;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS:
I.
That the City of Stephenville 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.
Donald B. Davis or designee may participate on the Coalition Committee and is authorized
to receive notices concerning Coalition Committee activities at the following address:
Name/Title: Donald B. Davis, City Administrator
City/Address: City of Stephenville, 354 N. Belknap, Stephenville, Texas 76401
Telephone: 817-965-7887
January 23, 1997
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The City authorizes payment to the Texas Coalition of Cities for Franchised Utility Issues of
the participation fee.
IV.
That the City Administrator 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of
John Ilan, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Cindy Sta r , Ci Secr
Reviewed by Donald B. Davis,
City Administrator
Randy Thomas, City Attorney
Approved as to form and legality
January 23, 1997
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