HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2006-11 RESOLUTION NO.R2006-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN THE REVIEW OF THE
RATES OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC
PURSUANT TO PURA §36.151, FILED AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY
COMMISSION OF TEXAS AND ASSIGNED DOCKET NO. 32093,
AS WELL AS ANY OTHER SUBSEQUENT RELATED
PROCEEDINGS. THIS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZES THE
JOINING WITH OTHER INTERVENING CITIES TO PROTECT
MUNICIPAL AND RATEPAYER INTERESTS; AUTHORIZES THE
HIRING OF ATTORNEYS AND CONSULTANTS; AND REQUIRES
REIMBURSEMENT OF THE CITIES' RATEMAKING COSTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood is a regulatory authority under the Public Utility
Regulatory Act (PURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and services of
CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC ("CenterPoint)" or "Company")
within the municipal boundaries of the city; and
WHEREAS, CenterPoint has been directed by the Public Utility Commission ("PUC")
to file a Transmission & Distribution Rate Filing Package no later than April 15, 2006 to
detertnine if their rates are unreasonable or in violation of the law; and
WHEREAS, the outcome of this proceeding will affect all Texas retail customers of
CenterPoint, including the City of Friendswood and residents and businesses located within the
municipal limits of the City of Friendswood;
WHEREAS, this proceeding will establish the just and reasonable rates thereafter
including minimum and maximum rates; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to PURA §33.025, the City of Friendswood has standing to
intervene in PUC proceedings relating to the provision of electric service to the City; and
WHEREAS, the interests of the City of Friendswood and the electric customers residing
within municipal boundaries can be protected most effectively by intervention in Docket 32093.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,TEXAS:
Section 1. The City is authorized to intervene in the review of CenterPoint's rates at the
Public Utility Commission of Texas, Docket 32093, and any subsequent related proceedings.
Section 2. The City is authorized to join other cities served by CenterPoint to coordinate
efforts to protect the interests of the City of Friendswood and protect the interests of
CenterPoint's customers residing and conducting business within municipal limits.
Section 3. Subject to the right to terminate employment at any time, the City of
Friendswood hereby authorizes the hiring of the law firm of Lloyd Gosselink Blevins Rochelle
& Townsend, P.C. and qualified consultants and witnesses as may be necessary to review
CenterPoint's filings, to represent the City of Friendswood at the PUC and to prosecute any
subsequent related proceedings including appeals as directed by the City.
Section 4. Fees and expenses incurred by the City of Friendswood in this ratemaking
matter shall be promptly reimbursed by CenterPoint pursuant to PURA §33.023.
PASSED,APPROVED AND RESOLVED on this 17th day of Anril 2006.
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Kimball W. Brizendine
Mayor
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