R455RESOLUTION NO. 455
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION
WITH THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE; AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FIVE CENTS PER CAPITA TO
THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND
REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ATMOS
ENERGY CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale 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 and legislative activities, 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 KENNEDALE,
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 Kennedale and protect the
interests of the customers of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division residing and
conducting business within the City limits.
The City is further authorized to pay its 2015 assessment to the ACSC in the
amount of five cents ($0.05) per capita.
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III.
A copy of this Resolution and approved assessment fee payable to " Atmos Cities
Steering Committee" shall be sent to:
David Barber
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 1 5 day of ,- U M k, , 2015, by a vote
of ayes and nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
K al r' 1% I , Texas.
ATTEST:
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Signature
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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