R-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.
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Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
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