15-ATMOS GAS RATE REVIEW MECHANISM (RRM) TARIFF

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WHEREAS, the expedited rate review process as provided by the RRM Tariff avoids piecemeal ratemaking; and, WHEREAS, the RRM tariff reflects the ratemaking standards and methodologies authorized by the Railroad Commission in the most recent Atmos Mid-Tex rate case, G.U.D. No. 10170; and, WHEREAS, the RRM Tariff provides for an annual reduction in Atmos Mid-Tex's requested rate increase of at least $3 million; and, WHEREAS, the RRM Tariff provides for a lower customer charge than if Atmos Mid- Tex pursued GRIP filings; and, WHEREAS, the attached RRM Tariff as a whole is in the public interest; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set forth in this Ordinance are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That the City Council finds that the RRM Tariff, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachment "A", is reasonable and in the public interest, and is hereby in force and effect in the City. Section 3. That to the extent any resolution or ordinance previously adopted by the City Council is inconsistent with this Ordinance, it is hereby repealed. Section 4. That the meeting at which this Ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Section 5. That if any one or more sections or clauses of this Ordinance is judged to be unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining provisions of this Ordinance and the remaining provisions of the Ordinance shall be interpreted as if the offending section or clause never existed. Section 6. That this Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage. Section 7. That a copy of this Ordinance shall be sent to Atmos Mid-Tex, care of Christopher Felan, Vice President of Rates and Regulatory Affairs for Atmos Mid-Tex Division, Atmos Energy Corporation, 5420 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1600, Dallas, Texas 75240, and to Geoffrey Gay, General Counsel to ACSC, at Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1900, Austin, Texas 78701. 3562140.1 2 -- 62