2005-006-RES SUSPENDING PROPOSAL BY ATMOS-ENERGY CORP

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WHEREAS, the City of Paris and its residents could benefit from coordination with other cities served by Atmos Mid-Tex ("Cities") in a review of the reasonableness of the proposed GRIP Rate Increases and joint participation in any proceedings at the Railroad Commission related to the proposed GRIP Rate Increases; and, WHEREAS, the reasonable costs associated with the participation of Cities in this rate proceeding are reimbursable from Atmos Mid-Tex; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to the resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That the February 15,2005, effective date of the GRIP Rate Increase proposed by Atmos Mid- Tex is hereby suspended to permit adequate time to review the proposed increases, analyze all necessary information, and take appropriate action related to the proposed mcreases. Section 3. That the City of Paris is authorized to cooperate with other Cities to create and participate in a Steering Committee to hire and direct legal counsel and consultants, to negotiate with the Company, to make recommendations to the City regarding the proposed GRIP Rate Increases, and to direct any administrative proceedings or litigation associated with the proposed GRIP Rate Increases. Section 4. That the City of Paris is authorized to intervene in any administrative proceedings or litigation associated with the proposed GRIP Rate Increases, including GUD No. 9560, the Company's proposed GRIP rate increase for its pipeline system filed at the Railroad Commission. Section 5. That the City of Paris hereby designates Gene Anderson. as a representative to a City's Steering committee that shall direct the efforts of counsel and consultants. Section 6. That Atmos Mid-Tex shall promptly reimburse the City's reasonable costs associated with the City's activities related to the proposed GRIP Rate Increases. Section 7. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 10th day of January, 2005.