2007-029 RES-Aut. continued participation with Atmos Cities steering committee, aut. of pyament of 10 centers per catpita

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RESOLUTION N0. 2007-029 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF TEN CENTS ($0.10) PER CAPITA TO THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVH)ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, The City of Paris 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 PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS: 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 continue its membership with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee to protect the interests of the City of Paris and protect the interests of the customers of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division residing and conducting business within the city limits. Section 3. That the city Manager, or his duly authorized designee, is further authorized to pay the City's assessment to the ACSC in the amount of ten cents ($0.10) per capita based on the population figures for the City shown in the latest TML Director of City Officials. Section 4. That a copy of this resolution and approved assessment fee payable to "Atmos Cities Steering Committee" shall be sent to: