R-2601-3-07RESOLUTION NO. 2601-3-07(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH THE
ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE; AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT
OF 10 CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE
TO FUND REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ATMOS
ENERGY CORPORATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Allen is a regulatory authority under the Gas Utility Regulatory Act (GURA) and
has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and services of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex
Division (Atmos) within the municipal boundaries of the city; and,
WHEREAS, the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) has historically intervened in Atmos rate
proceedings and gas utility related rulemakings to protect the interests of municipalities and gas customers
residing within municipal boundaries; and,
WHEREAS, ACSC is participating in Railroad Commission dockets and projects, as well as court
proceedings, affecting gas utility rates; and,
WHEREAS, the City is a member of ACSC; and,
WHEREAS, in order for ACSC to continue its participation in these activities which affects the provision of
gas 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 Atmos Cities Steering Committee to
protect the interests of the City of Allen and protect the interests of the customers of Atmos Energy
Corporation, Mid -Tex Division residing and conducting business within the City limits.
Section 2. It is further authorized to pay its assessment to the ACSC in the amount of 10 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 approved assessment fee payable to "Atmos Cities Steering
Committee" shall be sent to:
Mary Bunkley, Treasurer
Atmos Cities Steering Committee
c% Arlington City Attorney's Office
Post Office Box 90231
Arlington, Texas 76004-3231
Mail Stop 63-0300
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage.
' DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 13TH DAY OF MARCH, 2007.
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APPROVED:
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Stephen ferre0, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Peter G. Smith, ATTORNEY Shelley B. Georg , CSI CITY SECRETARY
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