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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 96-19 RESOLUTION NO. R96-19 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATIOIQ OF THE CITY OF P'RIENDSWOOD, TE%A8, WITH OTHER TEXAS CITIES IN TBE TEXAS COALITION OF CITIES ON P'RANCHZSED UTILITY ISSUEB; NAMING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE STEERING COI�4IITTEEf AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A PARTICIPATION P'EE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. x * � * * x x * �REAB, market forces, technological changes, utility induetry practices, and federal and state legislative and administrative body rulemaking have greatly impacted the ability of cities to maintain. local control of land use decisions, city property, utility rate regulatory authority, and to preserve city revenue streams and a meaningful role for cities as a process participant; and WHEREAB, it is imperative that cities stay informed in these matters, and participate and work cooperatively to protect the interests of cities and the public; and WHEREAB, there exists among Texas cities a strong interest in participating in a common effort to protect these interests; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CZTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FItIE1QD8WOOD� STATE OF TEXAS: Section 1. That the City of Friendswood agreea to participate with such other Texas cities in the Texas Coalition of Cities on Franchised Utility Isaues ("Coalition") . Such coalition will (a) collect, analyze, discuss and distribute information on utility related matters; (b) participate and develop positions in utility regulatory body rulemaking dockete and on bills proposed in the legislature relating to utility matters; and (c) work cooperatively on matters relating to utility franchises and fee issues. Section 2. That the City Manager or designee may participate on the Coalition Committee and ia authorized to receive notices concerning Coalition Committee activities at the following address: Ronald E. Cox, City Manager 910 South Friendswood Drive Friendswood, Texas 77546-4856 Phone: (713) 996-3250 SeCtion 3. That the City of Friendswood authorizes payment to the Texas Coalition of Cities on Franchised Utility Issues of the participation fee. Section 4. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to take those stepa reasonable and necessary to comply with the intent of this resolution. SeCtion 5. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June 1996. CITY OF P'RIENDSWOOD, TEXAS sy:� � � � � � Evelyn . N Mayor ATTESTz .s� Delorie MeRenzie, T. .M.C. City Secretary - 2 - R96-19/Ksn02