R257RESOLUTION N0.257
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION WITH THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING
COMMITTEE; AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF 5
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, 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.
II.
It is further authorized to pay its assessment to the ACSC in the amount of five
cents ($0.05) 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 "Atmos 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 76004-0231
PRESENTED AND PASSED on this l4`" day of August 2008, by a vote of ~ ayes
and ~_ nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Kennedale, Texas.
Bryan Lankhorst
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KathxTurner, City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wayne K. Olson
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