R-1789-12-99RESOLUTION NO. 1789-12-99(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN GUD NO. 5976, 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 OF
REASONABLE COSTS INCURRED BY THE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR
ATTORNEYS, CONSULTANTS AND WITNESSES AND OTHER ASSOCIATED
COSTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Allen pursuant to GURA §103.023 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 GURA §103.022 to reimbursement of its reasonable costs
associated with participation in ratemaking proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Ione Star is a standing committee with
representatives from numerous municipalities that are experienced in employing, directing and coordinating
efforts of lawyers, consultants and expert witnesses working on behalf of cities in regulatory proceedings;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That the City of Allen is authorized to intervene in Railroad Commission GUD No. 8976.
SECTION 2: That the City of Allen will participate with other cities in GUD No. 8976 and in any
subsequent appeals of that 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.
SECTION 3: That Lone Stu shall promptly reimburse reasonable costs incurred by the Steering
Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star for efforts undertaken in GUD No. 8976.
SECTION 4: That the City Secretary shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution to lay Doegey, City
Attorney of Arlington and Chair of the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Stu, 200 W. Abram
Drive, Arlington, Texas 76010; fax number 817-459-6897.
SECTION 5: That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
' COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 16" DAY OF DECEMBER, 1999.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
Resolution No. 1789-12-99(R