1999-147-RES A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
RESOLUTION NO. 99-147
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN GUD NO. 8976, TXU LONE STAR
PIPELINE'S APPLICATION TO THE RAILROAD COMMISSION TO INCREASE ITS
CITY GATE RATE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH THE
STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY LONE STAR IN PROCEEDINGS
BEFORE THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OR SUBSEQUENT APPEALS; REQUIRING
RATE CASE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT OF REASONABLE COSTS INCURRED BY
THE STEERING COMMITTEE FORA TTORNEYS, CONSULTANTS, AND WITNESSES
AND OTHER ASSOCIATED COSTS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, pursuant to GURA 9103.023 has standing in
each case before the Railroad Commission that relates to a gas utility's rates and services in the
municipality; and,
WHEREAS, on October 29,1999, TXU Lone Star Pipeline ("Lone Star") filed a proceeding
with the Railroad Commission (GUD No. 8976) to increase its city gate rate revenues by $20.4
million; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Paris and its residents may be adversely impacted by increases in
the city gate rate; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Paris is entitled pursuant to GURA 9103.022 to reimbursement of
its reasonable costs associated with participation in rate-making proceedings; and,
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star is a standing committee
with representatives from numerous cities that are experienced in employing, directing, and
coordinating efforts of lawyers, consultants, and expert witnesses working on behalf of cities in
regulatory proceedings; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS:
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 intervene in Railroad Commission GUD No.
8976.
Section 3.
That the City of Paris will participate with other cities in GUD No. 8976 and in any
subsequent appeals of that administrative proceeding through involvement with the
Steering Committee of Cities Serviced by Lone Star. The Steering Committee is
authorized to retain attorneys, consultants, and expert witnesses that may be
necessary to protect the interests of cities and their residents.
Section 4.
That Lone Star shall promptly reimburse reasonable costs incurred by the Steering
Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star for efforts undertaken in GUD No. 8976.
Section 5.
That a copy of this resolution shall be sent to Jay Doegey, City Attorney of Arlington
and Chairman ofthe Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star. 200 West
Abram Drive, Arlington, Texas 76010; fax no. 817-459-6897.
Section 6.
That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of December, 1999.
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ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: