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Home My WebLink AboutR-2737-5-08RESOLUTION NO. 2737-5-08(R) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH THE ' STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR; AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF 10 CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY WHEREAS, the City of Allen is a regulatory authority under the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and services of Oncor Electric Delivery Company ('Oncor) within the municipal boundaries of the City; and, WHEREAS, the Steering Committee has historically intervened in Oncor (formerly known as TXU) rate proceedings and electric utility related mlemakings to protect the interests of municipalities and electric customers residing within municipal boundaries; and, WHEREAS, the Steering Committee is participating in Public Utility Commission dockets and projects, as well as court proceedings, affecting transmission and distribution utility rates; and, WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Onom, and, WHEREAS, in order for the Steering Committee to continue its participation in these activities which affects the provision of electric 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 ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT: ' SECTION 1. The City is authorized to continue its membership with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor to protect the interests of the City of Allen and protect the interests of the customers of Oncor Electric Delivery residing and conducting business within the City limits. SECTION 2. It is further authorized to pay its assessment to the Steering Committee ten cents ($0.10) per capita based on the population figures for the City shown in the latest TML Directory of City Officials. SECTION 3. A copy of this Resolution and the assessment payment check made payable to Oncor Cities Steering Committee shall be sent to Jay Doegey, Chair, Oncor Cities Steering Committee, c/o City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300, PO Box 90231, Arlington, Texas 76004-3231. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 27TH DAY OF MAY, 2008. U90:0N/DI III '4q= Z_c:0 Stephen Terrell, MAYOR ATTEST: