Res 2568 7/1/1980RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF LONE
STAR GAS COMPANY'S PROPOSED INCREASE IN RATES
FOR A PERIOD OF 120 DAYS BEYOND THE DATE ON
WHICH SUCH INCREASE WOULD OTHERWISE GO INTO
EFFECT.
WHEREAS , on June 19, 1980, Lone Star Gas Company filed
with the City of Wichita Falls a statement of intent to
increase its rates, which shows the proposed effective
date of such rate increase as July 25, 1980; and,
WHEREAS, after having heard the presentation of Lone
Star Gas Company, it is the opinion of the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Wichita Falls that such proposed rates should
be suspended for a period of 120 days from July 25, 1980, for
further study, investigation, presentation of evidence and
public hearing; and,
WHEREAS , Lone Star Gas Company has also requested the
establishment of temporary rates for the period of rate
suspension; and,
WHEREAS, a copy of this resolution has been provided
Lone Star Gas Company prior to its consideration by the
City of Wichita Falls.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 43 (d) of the Public
Utility Regulatory Act, the operation of Lone Star Gas
Company' s proposed increased rates is hereby suspended for
a period of 120 days from July 25, 1980, for further study,
investigation, presentation of evidence and public hearing.
SECTION 2. The request by Lone Star Gas Company for
temporary rate relief during such suspension period is
hereby denied.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st day of July, 1980.
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