Laserfiche WebLink
<br />[gJAction <br /> <br />CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS <br />CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REQUEST <br />MEETING DATE: I February 26,2007 <br /> <br />D Discussion Dlnformation DRefer to: <br /> <br />DESCRIPTION: <br /> <br />Resolution authorizing the continued participation with the Steering Committee of <br />Cities Served by TXU and authorizing the payment of membership assessment of <br />10 cents per capita ($2,649.30). <br /> <br />BACKGROUND INFORMATION: <br /> <br />The City of Paris is a member of a 1 09-member city coalition known as the <br />Steering Committee of Cities Served by TXU. The Steering Committee undertakes <br />activities on behalf of municipalities for which it needs funding support from its <br />members. Municipalities have original jurisdiction over the electric transmission <br />and distribution rates and services within the city. The Steering Committee has <br />been the primary public interest advocate before the Public Utility Commission, the <br />Courts, and the Legislature on electric utility regulation matters dealing with TXU <br />for nearly two decades. The Steering Committee is actively involved in rate cases, <br />appeals, rulemakings, and legislative efforts impacting the rates charged by TXU <br />Electric Delivery within the City. The firm of Lloyd Gosselink Blevins Rochelle & <br />Townsend, P.C. is currently being used in these matters. <br /> <br />FISCAL AUTHORITY: <br />BUDGETED: YES Account #: 01-0350-13-00 <br />GRANT: Account #: <br />BOND / C 0 Account #: <br />Other: See attached for recommended funding <br /> <br />LEGAL REVIEW: <br />COMMENTS: <br />