HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 07-05 Atmos Payment to Steering Committee
RESOLUTION NO. 07-05
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION WITH THE ATMOS CITIES
STEERING COMMITTEE; AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT OF 10 CENTS PER CAPITA TO
THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE TO
FUND REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
RELATED TO ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the City of University Park, Texas, is a regulatory authority under the Gas
Utility Regulatory Act (GURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction
over the rates and services of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex
Division (Atmos) within the municipal boundaries of the city; and
WHEREAS, the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) has historically intervened
in Atmos rate proceedings and gas utility related rulemakings to protect
the interests of municipalities and gas customers residing within municipal
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, ACSC is participating in Railroad Commission dockets and projects, as
well as court proceedings, affecting gas utility rates; and
WHEREAS, the City is a member of ACSC; and
WHEREAS, in order for ACSC to continue its participation in these activities which
affects the provision of gas utility service and the rates to be charged, it
must assess its members for such costs; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY
PARK, TEXAS:
I.
That the City is authorized to continue its membership with the Atmos Cities
Steering Committee to protect the interests of the City of University Park, Texas, and
protect the interests of the customers of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division
residing and conducting business within the City limits.
II.
It is further authorized to pay its assessment to the ACSC in the amount of 10
cents ($0.10) per capita based on the population figures for the City shown in the latest
TML Directory of City Officials.
III.
A copy of this Resolution and approved assessment fee payable to "Almas Cities
Steering Committee" shall be sent to:
Mary Bunkley, Treasurer
Atmos Cities Steering Committee
c/o Arlington City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300
Post Office Box 90231
Arlington, Texas 76004-3231.
PRESENTED AND PASSED on this the 6th day of March 2007, by a vote of 2 ayes
and ~ nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of University Park,
Texas.
JAMES H. HOLMES, III
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MAYOR
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