RES 2002-19TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, DENYING TXU GAS DISTRIBUTION'S
REQUEST TO CHANGE RATES IN THE NORTH TEXAS METROPLEX
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; REQUIRING PROMPT REIMBURSEMENT
OF CITIES' RATE CASE EXPENSES; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE
HEREOF TO SUCH COMPANY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, on or about March 1, 2002, TXU Gas Distribution, a division of TXU Gas
Company filed with the Town of Trophy Club, Texas a Statement of Intent to change gas rates in
all municipalities within the North Texas Metroplex Distribution System effective April 5, 2002;
and
WHEREAS, the Town suspended the effective date of the proposed new rates for 90
days to evaluate the reasonableness of existing rates and the merits of TXU's proposed changes;
and
WHEREAS, the Town participated with other municipalities in a comprehensive review
of TXU Gas Distribution's application; and
WHEREAS, consultants and counsel retained by the coalition of cities have
recommended denial of the Company's application based upon a report from consultants
demonstrating that the revenue requirement of the North Texas Metroplex Distribution System is
being met under current rates; and
WHEREAS, that recommendation has been endorsed by the Steering Committee of City
representatives who have coordinated the review of TXU Gas Distribution's rate application; and
WHEREAS, the Gas Utilities Regulatory Act provides that costs incurred by Cities in
ratemaking activities are to be reimbursed by the regulated utility.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
Section 1. That TXU Gas Distribution's Statement of Intent to change gas rates
within the North Texas Metroplex Distribution System be in all respects denied.
Section 2. That the costs incurred by Cities in reviewing TXU's application be
promptly reimbursed by the Company.
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Section 3. That a copy of this resolution, constituting final action on TXU's
application be sent to Autry Warren, Rates Manager, TXU Gas Distribution, 1601 Bryan Street,
Dallas, TX 75201-3402.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage in accordance with law, and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town C
this I st day of July, 2002.
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Town Secretary
Town of Trophy lub, Texas
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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