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CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REQUEST
MEETING DATE: I February 26,2007
D Discussion Dlnformation DRefer to:
DESCRIPTION:
Resolution authorizing the continued participation with the Steering Committee of
Cities Served by TXU and authorizing the payment of membership assessment of
10 cents per capita ($2,649.30).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of Paris is a member of a 1 09-member city coalition known as the
Steering Committee of Cities Served by TXU. The Steering Committee undertakes
activities on behalf of municipalities for which it needs funding support from its
members. Municipalities have original jurisdiction over the electric transmission
and distribution rates and services within the city. The Steering Committee has
been the primary public interest advocate before the Public Utility Commission, the
Courts, and the Legislature on electric utility regulation matters dealing with TXU
for nearly two decades. The Steering Committee is actively involved in rate cases,
appeals, rulemakings, and legislative efforts impacting the rates charged by TXU
Electric Delivery within the City. The firm of Lloyd Gosselink Blevins Rochelle &
Townsend, P.C. is currently being used in these matters.
FISCAL AUTHORITY:
BUDGETED: YES Account #: 01-0350-13-00
GRANT: Account #:
BOND / C 0 Account #:
Other: See attached for recommended funding
LEGAL REVIEW:
COMMENTS:
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February 21, 2007
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CONTINUED P ARTICIP ATIONWITH THE STEERING
COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY TXU; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF
TEN CENTS PER CAPITA ($0.10) TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND
REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TXU ELECTRIC
DELIVERY; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The City of Paris is a regulatory authority under the Public Utility Regulatory Act
(PURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and services of TXU Electric Delivery
Company (TXU) within the municipal boundaries of the city; and,
WHEREAS, the Steering committee has historically intervened in TXU rate proceedings and
electric utility related rulemakings to protect the interests of municipalities and electric customers residing
within municipal boundaries; and,
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee is participating in Public Utility Commission dockets and
projects, as well as court proceedings, affecting transmission and distribution utility rates; and,
WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Steering Committee of Cities Served by TXU; and,
WHEREAS, In order for the Steering committee to continue its participation in these activities
which affects the provision of electric utility service and the rates to be charges, 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 Steering
Committee of Cities Serviced by TXU to protect the interests of the City of Paris and protect the interests
of the customers of TXU Electric Delivery residing and conducting business within the city limits.
Section 3. It is further authorized to pay its assessment to the Steering Committee 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 the assessment payment check (made out to "Steering
Committee of Cities Serviced by TXU c/o City of Arlington") shall be sent to:
Jay Doegey, TXU Steering Committee Chair
c/o Arlington City Attorney's Office
P. O. Box 90231
Arlington, Texas 76004-3231
Mail Stop 63-0300.
Section 5. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PRESENTED AND PASSED this 26th day of February, 2007, by a vote of _ ayes and_
nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas.
Richard Manning, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kent McIlyar, City Attorney
IXU Electric Cities Standing Steering Committee
c/o Jay Doegey, City Attorney
Post Office Box 90231
Arlington, IX 76004-3231
Bill To
City of Paris
c/o Mr. Gene Anderson
Finance Director
Population
Item
26,493
2007 Assessment
Per capita
0.10
Total
2/6/2007
Date
Amount
2,649.30
Invoice
Invoice #
07-82
$2,649.30
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