HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2000-53 RESOLUTION NO. R2000-53
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD AUTHORIZING
INTERVENTION IN RELIANT ENERGY HL&P'S PETITION TO
REVISE FUEL FACTORS AND IMPLEMENT SURCHARGE FILED AT
THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS, DOCKET NO. 23098;
AUTHORIZING THE JOINING WITH OTHER INTERVENING CITIES
TO PROTECT MUNICIPAL AND RATEPAYER INTERESTS;
AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ATTORNEYS AND CON5ULTANTS;
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 HL&P ("HL&P")within the municipal boundaries of the city; and
WHEREAS, HL&P filed an application with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) on or
about October 2, 2000 to increase the fixed fuel factor effective November 16, 2000;
WHEREAS, HL&P's application included a request to surcharge customers to collect
$207 million in alleged fuel uiider-recoveries effective beginning November, 2000 and to remain
in effect through December, 2001;
WHEREAS, increasing the fuel factor and surcharging fuel costs will effect the electric
bill HL&P 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 HL&P.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,TEXAS:
Section 1. The City is authorized to intervene in HL&P's fuel factor and surcharge
case filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Docket No. 23098.
Section 2. The City is authorized to join other cities served by HL&P and to create a
Steering Committee to coordinate efforts to protect the interests of the City of Friendswood and
protect the interests of HL&P'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, Steven Porter 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 HL&P 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 HL&P
ratemaking matters related to these proceedings shall be promptly reimbursed by HL&P pursuant
to the Public Utility Regulatory Act.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND RESOLVED this the 6th day of November 2000.
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Harold L. Whitaker
Mayor
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Delaris McKenzie, T C
City Secretary