Res 024-2021 Atmos Cities Steering Committee Participation 3/2/2021 Resolution No. 24-2021
Resolution authorizing continued participation 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 related to Atmos Energy Corporation
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls 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 city; 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 City 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 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
I.
That the City is authorized to continue its membership with the Atmos Cities
Steering Committee to protect the interests of the City of Wichita Falls and protect the
interests of the customers of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division residing and
conducting business within the City limits.
II.
The City is further authorized to pay its 2021 assessment to the ACSC in the
amount of five cents ($0.05) per capita.
III.
A copy of this Resolution and approved assessment fee payable to "Atmos Cities
Steering Committee" shall be sent to:
Brandi Stigler
Atmos Cities Steering Committee
do Arlington City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300
101 S. Mesquite St., Suite 300
Arlington, Texas 76010
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of March, 2021.
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MA YOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk