Res 057-2008 5/6/2008 RESOLUTION NO. 57-2008
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH
THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF 10 CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE
STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY AND RELATED
ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY; FINDING
AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is a regulatory authority under the Public
Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and
services of Oncor Electric Delivery Company (Oncor) within the municipal boundaries of
the city; and,
WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Steering Committee of Cities Served by
Oncor; and,
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee has historically intervened in Oncor
(formerly known as TXU) rate proceedings and electric utility related rulemakings to
protect the interests of municipalities and electric customers residing within municipal
boundaries; and,
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee is participating in Public Utility Commission
dockets and projects, as well as court proceedings, affecting transmission and
distribution utility rates; and,
WHEREAS, in order for the Steering Committee to continue its participation in
these activities which affects the provision of electric 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, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Wichita Falls is authorized to continue its membership
with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor to protect the interests of the
City of Wichita Falls and protect the interests of the customers of Oncor Electric
Delivery residing and conducting business within the City limits.
SECTION 2. It is further authorized to pay its assessment to the Steering
Committee ten cents ($0.10) per capita based on the population figures for the City
shown in the latest TML Directory of City Officials.
SECTION 3. A copy of this Resolution and the assessment payment check
made payable to "Oncor Cities Steering Committee" shall be sent to Jay Doegey, Chair,
Oncor Cities Steering Committee, c/o City Attorney's Office, Mail Stop 63-0300, P. O.
Box 90231, Arlington, Texas 76004-3231.
SECTION 4. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this resolution was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6 th day of May, 2008.
MAYO R
ATTEST:
ity Clerk