HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2001-21 RESOLUTION NO. R2001-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN RELIANT ENERGY
INCORPORATED'S PETITION TO ESTABLISH PRICE TO BEAT FUEL
FACTOR FILED AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS,
DOCKET NO. 23950; AUTHORIZING THE JOINING WITH OTHER
INTERVENING CITIES TO PROTECT MUNICIPAL AND RATEPAYER
INTERESTS; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ATTORNEYS AND
CONSULTANTS; AND REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF THE
CITIES' RATEMAKING COSTS.
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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
Reliant Energy Inc. ("Reliant")within the municipal boundaries of the city; and
WHEREAS, Reliant filed an application with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) on
or about April 10, 2001, to establish the price to beat fixed fuel factor effective January 1, 2002;
WHEREAS, establishing the price to beat fuel factor will affect the electric bill of
Reliant customers including the City;
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, coordinating with other cities served by Reliant can protect the interests of
the City of Friendswood and the electric customers residing within municipal boundaries most
effectively.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City is authorized to intervene in Reliant's price to beat fuel factor
case filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Docket No. 23950.
Section 2. The City is authorized to join other cities served by Reliant and to create a
Steering Committee to coordinate efforts to protect the interests of the City of Friendswood and
protect the interests of Reliant'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 Geoffrey Gay and Kristen Doyle of the law firm of
Lloyd, Gosselink, Blevins, Rochelle, Baldwin & Townsend, and qualified consultants and
witnesses as may be necessary to review Reliant's filings, to represent the City of Friendswood
at the PUC and to prosecute any appeals as directed by the Steering Committee.
Section 4. Fees and expenses incurred by the City of Friendswood in Reliant
ratemaking matters related to these proceedings shall be promptly reimbursed by Reliant
pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND RESOLVED this 21st day of May , 2001.
arold L. Whitaker
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Deloris McKenzie,
City Secretary