1999-147-RES A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,

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RESOLUTION NO. 99-147 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN GUD NO. 8976, 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 FORA TTORNEYS, CONSULTANTS, AND WITNESSES AND OTHER ASSOCIATED COSTS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, pursuant to GURA 9103.023 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 ("Lone Star") 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 of Paris and its residents may be adversely impacted by increases in the city gate rate; and, WHEREAS, the City of Paris is entitled pursuant to GURA 9103.022 to reimbursement of its reasonable costs associated with participation in rate-making proceedings; and, WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star is a standing committee with representatives from numerous cities 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 PARIS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That the City of Paris is authorized to intervene in Railroad Commission GUD No. 8976. Section 3. That the City of Paris 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 Serviced 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.