2008-003-ORD-APPROVING PETITION OF ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LL TO MODIFY ITS LIGHTING SERVICE TARIFF PURSUANTS TO ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005

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ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PETITION OF ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC TO MODIFY ITS LIGHTING SERVICE TARIFF PURSUANT TO THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 specified that mercury vapor lamp ballasts shall not be manufactured or imported after January 1, 2008; and, WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the Petition of Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ( Oncor) to Modify its Lighting Service Tariff Pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 2005; and, WHEREAS, the City finds that Oncor's proposal to close its tariffs for new mercury vapor installations effective March 1, 2008, and implement a plan to replace mercury vapor fixtures with high pressure sodium fixtures when the fixture and /or ballast must be changed is consistent with the Energy Policy Act of 2005; and, WHEREAS, the City finds that Oncor's proposed replacement chart for existing mercury vapor installations is reasonable and should be approved as requested. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. The City hereby approves the Petition of Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC to Modify its Lighting Service Tariff Pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Section 3. A copy of this Ordinance shall be sent to Oncor, care of Debra Anderson, 1601 Bryan, Suite 23.0550, Dallas, Texas 75201. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28" day of January, 2008. Je/se James F feelen, Mayor ATTEST: a ice Ellis, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: W. Kent Nc1lyX-'C4y Attorney