HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 95-10 RESOLUTION N0. R95-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, APPROVING A
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT RESOLVING ALL ISSUES IN PUBLIC
UTILITY COMMISSION DOCKET NOS. 12065 AND 13126, HOUSTON
LIGATING & POWER COMPANY (HL&P); AUTHORIZING OUTSIDE COUNSEL
TO EXECUTE ALL APPROPRIATE SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS; AND
AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the City of Friendswood, Resolution No R94-15A, passed
and approved on the 18th day of April, 1994, the City joined the Gulf Coast
Coalition of Cities, authorized the hiring of attorneys and consultants,
and authorized intervention in Public Utility Commission ("PUC") Docket No.
12065, as consolidated, and provided for intervention by the City in any
fuel reconciliation or prudence proceeding, each of said matters
pertaining to the provision of electric utility services to tr.e City by
Houston Lighting & Power Company ("HL&P") and the rates and charges
therefor; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Resolution No. R94-37, passed and approved on
the 12th day of September, 1994, the City directed HL&P to file certain
rate information with the City for the purpose of determining whether
current rates charged by HL&P for electric utility services within the City
are unreasonable; and
WHEREAS, the City by Ordinance No. 94-17 passed and approved the 21st day
of November, 1994, the City, after reasonable and lawful notice and
hearing, found the existing rates of HL&P for electric utility services
within the City to be unreasonable and established just and reasonable
rates to be observed and in force within the City; and
WHEREAS, HL&P appealed the aforesaid lawful rate ordinance to the Public
Utility Commission of Texas; and
WHEREAS, a proceeding is currently underway before the PUC regarding the
reasonableness of rates currently being charged by HL&P in unincorporated
areas; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 1994, the General Counsel of the PUC filed a
petition of inquiry into the operation and management of the South Texas
Nuclear Project which became Docket No. 13126; and
WHEREAS, many, if not all, parties desire to resolve all issues in Docket
No. 12065, all issues in HL&P's appeals of the municipal rate ordinances,
all issues relating to HL&P in docket No. 13126, and certain other matters;
and
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WHEREAS, the public interest will be served by entering into a stipulation
and agreement with HL&P and supporting the adoption of an order consistent
with the stipulation and agreement by the PUC because is provides
expeditious implementation of just and reasonable rates, promotes the
adequate and efficient provision of service, and is in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, a resolution of all the matters set forth in the Stipultion and
Agreement with HL&P would conserve resources, avoid the uncertainties
inherent in further litigation, and minimize rate case expenses both in
this case and in the future;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS:
SECTION l. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this
Resolution are hereby found to be true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City hereby approves the Stipulated and Agreement, a true
and correct copy of which is attached hereto and for all things made a part
hereof, by and between HL&P and certain entities whose authorized
representatives have signed or will sign the contract, subject to the
conditions and stipulations contained therein.
SECTION 3. The City hereby authorizes legal counsel for Gulf Coast
Coalition of Cities to execute and support the Stipulation and Agreement,
as well as any other necessary and related documents, on behalf of the
City.
SECTION 4. Execution of the Stipulation and Agreement on behalf of the
City does not constitute an action by the City in its capacity as a
regulatory authority nor shall any such execution waive or modify in any
way the City's regulatory authority over HL&P except as expressly provided
therein.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND RESOLVED THIS 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1995.
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Mayor elyn B Newman
City of Friendswood
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D loris McKenz'e, T C
City Secretary
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