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RES 2013-07RESOLUTION NO. 2013-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPA TION WITH THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE; AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FIVE CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES RELA TED TO ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION WHEREAS, the Town of Trophy Club is a regulatory authority under the Gas Utility Regulatory Act (GURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and services of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division (Atmos) within the municipal boundaries of the Town; and WHEREAS, the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) has historically intervened in Atmos rate proceedings and gas utility related rulemakings to protect the interests of municipalities and gas customers residing within municipal boundaries; and WHEREAS, ACSC is participating in Railroad Commission dockets and projects, as well as court proceedings and legislative activities, affecting gas utility rates; and WHEREAS, the Town is a member of ACSC; and WHEREAS, in order for ACSC to continue its participation in these activities which affects the provision of gas utility service and the rates to be charged, it must assess its members for such costs; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB TEXAS: I. That the Town is authorized to continue its membership with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee to protect the interests of the Town of Trophy Club and protect the interests of the customers of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division residing and conducting business within the Town limits. II. The Town is further authorized to pay its 2013 assessment to the ACSC in the amount of five cents ($0.05) per capita. 3342721.1 III. A copy of this Resolution and approved assessment fee payable to "Atmos Cities Steering Committee" shall be sent to: Mary Bunkley Treasurer, Atmos Cities Steering Committee c/o Arlington Town Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300 P.O. Box 90231 Arlington, Texas 76004-3231 ATTEST: Town Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Town Attorney 2