HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 82-22 �,a . ..LL._.,.
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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSI'�G THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSIti'OOD , TEXAS, TO ADOPT A RATE
ORDER REQUIRING CERTAIN RATE TARIFFS TO BE FILED Y►�ITH
TI�E CITY OF FRIEIv'DS�'�OOD, TEXAS , BY HOUSTON LIGHTI'vG
AND POIi'ER COidPANY TO SET RATES �9HICH SAID COriPA1v'Y kILL
CHARGE ITS CUSTOAiERS FOR THE SALE OF ELECTRIC PU1��ER
AND E?�'ERGY li'ITHIN THE CITY OF FRIENDSI�'OOD, TEXAS.
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lti'HEREAS , the City� Council of the City of Friendswood,
Texas , has conducted a public hearing regarding a rate increase
proposed by Houston Lighting and Power Company; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Friendswood,
Texas, having considered all the ei�idence and testimony
tendered in such hearing , finds and determines that a rate
increase should be granted for said Company; and,
Y►'HEREAS, S §3. 11 and 9. 09 of the City Charter of the City of
Friendswood mandate that any action by the City Council of the
City of Friendswood fixing or affecting utility rates shall be
approved only by ordinance passed following three (3) rea3ings
� at regular Council meetings; and,
lti'HEREAS , the City Council of the City of Friendswood has
previously approved participation by the City as a member of
the Coalition of Cities with Original Jurisdiction in the
Houston Lighting and Power Company rural rate hearing presently
pending before the Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas;
and,
WHEREAS, such hearing before the PUC will begin on August
30, 1982, prior to the date that the City Council of the City~
of Friendswood may take final action by ordinance approving the
Houston Lighting and Power Company rate increase; NOk', �
THEREFORE, `
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSiti00D,
STATE OF TEXAS :
Section 1 . That the City Council of the City of
Friendswood hereby expresses its intent to act favorably on an
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ordin� substantivel,v in the form attached t�creto , and �
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incorporated herein for all purposes , including a tariff and ���'°'
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,4�" rate schedule attached thereto as Exhibit "A" , setting the
rates which Houston Lighting and Power Company will charge its
custoners for the sale of electric power and energy within the
City of Friendswood, Texas.
Section 2. That the City of Friendsi;ood , Texas, be
permitted to participate as a member of the Coalition of Cities
with Original Jurisdiction in the PUC hearing.
Section 3. The City hereby waives written notice of
hearing on appeal of this Resolution and interposes no
objection to consolidation of consideration of this Resolution
before the Public Utility Commission of Texas with any similar
' pending rural or municipal proceeding•
PASSED AND APPROVED this �(� �day of ��1.ly�G:�v- , 1982 .
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary �
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