R-1553-11-97' RESOLUTION NO. 1553-11-97 (R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THIN CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN 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 ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Allen 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.
SECTION 2: The representative for the City of Allen may participate on the Coalition Committee and is
authorized to receive notices concerning Coalition Committee activities.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1997.
APPROVED:
Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Inv Mor ou, CMC, CITY SECRETARY