HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2001-26 RESOLUTION NO. R2001-26
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER
COMPANY'S REQUEST TO INCREASE THE FUEL FACTOR FILED AT
THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS, DOCKET NO. 24028;
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
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
Texas-New Mexico Power Company ("TNMP" or"Company") within the municipal boundaries
of the city; and
WHEREAS, TNMP filed an application with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) on
or about Apri127, 2001 to increase the fixed fuel factor effective June 1, 2001;
WHEREAS, increasing the fuel factor will effect the electric bill of TNMP's 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, the interests of the City of Friendswood and the electric customers residing
within municipal boundaries can be protected most effectively by coordinating with other cities
served by TNMP.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City is authorized to intervene in TNMP's fuel factor filed at the
Public Utility Commission of Texas, I�ocket No. 24Q28.
Section 2. The City is authorized to join other cities served by TNMP and to create a
Steering Committee to coordinate efforts to protect the interests of the City of Friendswood and
protect the interests of TNMP'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 TNMP'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 these
ratemaking matters shall be promptly reimbursed by TNMP pursuant to the Public Utility
Regulatory Act.
PASSED,APPROVED AND RESOLVED this the 21st day of May 2001.
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Harold L. Whitaker
Mayor
ATTEST:
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De oris McKenzie, C
City Secretary