1996-055-RES WHEREAS, MARKET FORCES, TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES UTILITY INDUSTRUTY PRACTICES AND FEDERAL AND STATE
RESOLUTION NO. 96-055
WHEREAS, market forces, technological changes utility industry practices, and
federal and state legislative and administrative body rule-making have greatly impacted the
ability of cities to maintain local control of land use decisions, city property, utility rate
regulatory authority, and to preserve city revenue streams and a meaningful role for cities
as a process participant; and,
WHEREAS, it is imperative that cities stay informed in these matters, and
participate and work cooperatively to protect the interests of cities and the public; and,
WHEREAS, there exists among Texas cities a strong interest in participating in a
common effort to protect these interests; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS:
I. That the City of Paris agrees to participate with such other Texas cities in the
Texas Coalition of Cities for Franchised Utility Issues ("Coalition "). Such coalition
will (a) collect, analyze, discuss and distribute information on utility related
matters; (b) participate and develop positions in utility regulatory body rule-making
dockets and on bills proposed in the legislature relating to utility matters; and (c)
work cooperatively on matters relating to utility franchises and fee issues.
2. That the City Attorney of the City of Paris, T. K. Haynes, or his designee be, and
he is hereby, authorized and directed to participate on the Coalition committee and
receive notices concerning Coalition Committee activities at the following address:
T. K. Haynes, City Attorney
City of Paris
P. O. Box 9037
Paris, TX 75461
(903) 785-0926
3. That the payment of the participation fee to the Texas Coalition of Cities for
Franchised Utility Issues be, and the same is hereby, authorized.
4. That the City Manager of the City of Paris, Michael E. Malone be, and he is
hereby, authorized and directed to take those steps reasonable and necessary to
comply with the intent of this resolution.
5. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this the 10th day of June, 1996, by a vote of ~
ayes and --1L nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Paris, Paris,
Texas.
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