RES 1999-03RESOLUTION NO. 1999-03
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION
OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB WITH OTHER TEXAS
CITIES IN THE TEXAS COALITION OF CITIES FOR
FRANCHISED UTILITY ISSUES; NAMING A
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A PARTICIPATION FEE
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, market forces, technological changes, utility industry 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
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, 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 TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Town of Trophy Club agrees to participate with such other Texas
cities in the Texas Coalition of Cities for Franchised Utility Issues ("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 dockets 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. Cathy Morgas, or her designee may participate on the Coalition
Committee and is authorized to receive notices concerning Coalition Committee activities at the
following address:
Name/Title: Cathy Morgas, Planning Director
City/Address: 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Telephone: (817) 430-1911 X173
SECTION 3. The Town authorizes payment to the Texas Coalition of Cities for
Franchised Utility Issues of the participation fee.
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Do ummt 4 679399
1. Name: The Task Force provided for herein shall be known as The Trophy
Club Utility Franchise Task Force, and may be hereafter referred to as "the Task Force."
2. Members: The Task Force shall consist of (N/A) voting members to
be named by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club s follows:
a. One member of the Town Council
b. One member of the Town Staff
C. (N/A) individuals each of whom is a resident of Trophy Club
who has a particular interest or experience in the issues of utility
franchises.
d. (N/A) members of the public works committee who will handle
the overall maintenance and management of the agreements
e. Legal Counsel
3. Chairman: The Council Liaison shall serve as Chairman of the Task Force; in
the absence of the Council Liaison, a member of the Task Force will be appointed by the
Council Liaison to serve as Chairman pro -tem.
4. Purpose: The Task Force shall:
a. Undertake a fact-finding analysis intended to compile and assess the
relevant issues and concerns associated with the management and
maintenance of utility franchise agreements;
b. Develop a recommendation regarding the most appropriate
administration and enforcement of utility franchise agreements; and
c. Prepare recommendations regarding the manner in which to implement
new and/or renew franchise agreements which allows the city to
maintain control of land use decisions and city property; maintain local
rate regulatory authority and preserve Trophy Club's revenue streams
to the extent the federal and state regulations allow.
5. Consultant/Professional Support: The Task Force shall be authorized
to request and obtain the advice and professional consulting services of such consultants
and professionals retained by the Town of Trophy Club as the Task Force shall deem
necessary or useful in carrying out its purposes and obligations, subject to the prior
approval of the Town Council in connection with the cost and funding of such
consultants and professionals.
6. Final Report and Related Documents: The Task Force shall
summarize and set forth the results of its fact-finding analysis and shall present
summarize and set forth the results of its fact-finding analysis and shall present such
information, together with its conclusions and recommendations, to the Town Council for
review and comment and, thereafter, shall produce a Final Report. The Task Force's
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SECTION 4. That the Town Manager is authorized to take those steps 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 AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas,
this 2nd day of March, 1999.
Mayor, Town of Trophy 6ub, Texas
ATTEST:
Town Secretary,
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
[SEAL]
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Tdwn Attorney, I
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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Dmument # 679399
Chairman: Janis Everhart,
City of Dallas;
Vice Chair. Don Knight,
City of Irving
Secretary: Sheila Martin
City of Plano
Treasurer. Jay Doegey,
City of Arlington
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Public Affairs Committee Chairman:
Burt Buchanan, City of Spearman
Vice -Chair: Ron Cox, City of Friendswood
Energy Committee Chairman:
Tom Akins, City of Dennison
Telecommunications Committee Co -Chairman:
Ivan Bland, City of Arlington
Don Knight, City of Irving
Seminar Committee Chairman:
Brian Davis, City of Richardson
Bylaws Committee Chair:
Janet Adkins, City of Waxahachie
To: Members of the Texas Coalition of Cities on Franchised Utility Issues
("TCCFUI" or the "Coalition")
FROM: Janis D. Everhart (Dallas), Chair
SUBJECT: Designated City Representative
Since the formation of TCCFUI in March of 1996 and as members have joined, the
mailing addresses for notices have not been significantly modified. To verify that
the appropriate city official is receiving notice, please send the following
information:
1. Name of First Representative
Representative Title:
Representative Phone:
Representative Fax No.
Representative E -Mail Address:
Name of City:
City Phone Number:
2. Name of Second Representative
Representative Title:
Cathy M. Morgas
Planning Director
817/430-1911 ext. 173
817/490-0705
Trophy Club
817/430-1911
"TEXAS CITIES FOR YOU"
1500 Marilla, 7DN*Pallas, Texas 75201 °(214)670-3481'Fax (214)670-0622'Internet jeverhar@ci.dallas.tx.i. z
TCCFUI Internet wwvr.tccfui.org
Representative Phone:
Representative Fax No.
Representative E -Mail Address:
Name of City:
City Phone Number:
3. Name of Third Representative
Representative Title:
Representative Phone:
Representative Fax No.
Representative E -Mail Address:
Name of City:
City Phone Number:
Your cooperation in completing this information will aid in more efficient
distribution of Coalition information.
'TEXAS CITIES FOR YOU'
1500 Marilla, 7DN*Dallas, Texas 75201*(2!4)670-3481*Fax (214)670-0622*Internet jeverhar®ci.dallas.tx.us
TCCFUI Internet www.tccfui.org
TOWN OF.TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 1999-03
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION
OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB WITH OTHER TEXAS
CITIES IN THE TEXAS COALITION OF CITIES FOR
FRANCHISED UTILITY ISSUES; NAMING A
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A PARTICIPATION FEE
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, market forces, technological changes, utility industry 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
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, 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 TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Town of Trophy Club agrees to participate with such other Texas
cities in the Texas Coalition of Cities for Franchised Utility Issues ("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 dockets 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. Cathy Morgas, or her designee may participate on the Coalition
Committee and is authorized to receive notices concerning Coalition Committee activities at the
following address:
Name/Title: Cathy Morgas, Planning Director
City/Address: 100 Municipal. Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Telephone: (817) 430-1911 X173
SECTION 3. The Town authorizes payment to the Texas Coalition of Cities for
Franchised Utility Issues of the participation fee.
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Document #:679399
1. Name: The Task Force provided for herein shall be known as The Trophy
Club Utility Franchise Task Force, and may be hereafter referred to as "the Task Force."
2. Members: The Task Force shall consist of (N/A) voting members to
be named by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club s follows:
a. One member of the Town Council
b. One member of the Town Staff
C. (is/A) individuals each of whom is a resident of Trophy Club
who has a particular interest or experience in the issues of utility
franchises.
d. (N/A) members of the public works committee who will handle
the overall maintenance and management of the agreements
e. Legal Counsel
3. Chairman: The Council Liaison shall serve as Chairman of the Task Force; in
the absence of the Council Liaison, a member of the Task Force will be appointed by the
Council Liaison to serve as Chairman pro -tem.
4. Purpose: The Task Force shall:
a. Undertake a fact-finding analysis intended to compile and assess the
relevant issues and concerns associated with the management and
maintenance of utility franchise agreements;
b. Develop a recommendation regarding the most appropriate
administration and enforcement of utility franchise agreements; and
c. Prepare recommendations regarding the manner in which to implement
new and/or renew franchise agreements which allows the city to
maintain control of land use decisions and city property; maintain local
rate regulatory authority and preserve Trophy Club's revenue streams
to the extent the federal and state regulations allow.
5. Consultant/Professional Support: The Task Force shall be authorized
to request and obtain the advice and professional consulting services of such consultants
and professionals retained by the Town of Trophy Club as the Task Force shall deem
necessary or useful in carrying out its purposes and obligations, subject to the prior
approval of the Town Council in connection with the cost and funding of such
consultants and professionals.
6. Final Report and Related Documents: The Task Force shall
summarize and set forth the results of its fact-finding analysis and shall present
summarize and set forth the results of its fact-finding analysis and shall present such
information, together with its conclusions and recommendations, to the Town Council for
review and comment and, thereafter, shall produce a Final Report. The Task Force's
SECTION 4. That the Town Manager is authorized to take those steps 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 AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas,
this 2nd day of March, 1999.
Mayor, Town of Trophy lub, Texas
ATTEST:
Town Secretary,
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
[SEAL]
TdWn Attorney,
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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Dcement#:679399
Chairman: Janis Everhart,
City of Dallas;
Vice Chair. Don Knight,
City of Irving
Secretary: Sheila Martin
City of Plano
Treasurer: Jay Doegey,
City of Arlington
Public Affairs Committee Chairman:
Burl Buchanan, City of Spearman
Vice -Chair. Ron Cox, City of Friendswood
Energy Committee Chairman:
Tom Akins, City of Dennison
Telecommunications Committee Co -Chairman:
Ivan Bland, City of Arlington
Don Knight, City of Irving
Seminar Committee Chairman:
Brian Davis, City of Richardson
Bylaws Committee Chair:
Janet Adkins, City of Waxahachie
TO: Members of the Texas Coalition of Cities on Franchised Utility Issues
("rCCFUI" or the "Coalition")
FROM: Janis D. Everhart (Dallas), Chair
SUBJEcr. Designated City Representative
Since the formation of TCCFU1 in March of 1996 and as members have joined, the
mailing addresses for notices have not been significantly modified. To verify that
the appropriate city official is receiving notice, please send the following
information:
1. Name of First Representative
Representative Title:
Representative Phone:
Representative Fax No.
Representative E -Mail Address:
Name of City:
City Phone Number:
2. Name of Second Representative
Representative Title:
Cathy M. Morgas
Planning Director
817/430-1911 ext. 173
817/490-0705
Trophy Club
817/430-1911
1500 Marilla, 7DN*Pallas, Texas 75201 *(214)670-3481 *Fax (214)670-0622*Inter.net jeverhar@ci.dal1as.tx.U:,
TCCFUI Intern.et V.rWVj.tCCfUi.org
Representative Phone:
Representative Fax No.
Representative E -Mail Address:
Name of City:
City Phone Number:
3. Name of Third Representative
Representative Title:
Representative Phone:
Representative Fax No.
Representative E -Mail Address:
Name of City:
City Phone Number.
Your cooperation in completing this information will aid in more efficient
distribution of Coalition information.
"TEXAS CITIES FOR YOU'
1500 Marilla, 7DN*Dallas, Texas 75201 *(2 !4)670-3481 *Fax (214)670-0622*lntemet jeverhar4d.dallas.tx.us
TCCFUI Intemet www.tccfui.org