Resolution 2022-18 RESOLUTION NO.2022-18(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WYLIE SUSPENDING THE JUNE 17, 2022
EFFECTIVE DATE OF ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY'S
REQUESTED RATE CHANGE TO PERMIT THE CITY TIME TO STUDY THE
REQUEST AND TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; APPROVING
COOPERATION WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY
ONCOR TO HIRE LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES AND TO
NEGOTIATE WITH THE COMPANY AND DIRECT ANY NECESSARY
LITIGATION AND APPEALS; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH
THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY
LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND
LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE STEERING COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, on or about May 13, 2022, Oncor Electric Delivery Company (Oncor), pursuant to
PURA §§ 33.001 and 36.001 filed with the City of Wylie a Statement of Intent to increase electric
transmission and distribution rates in all municipalities exercising original jurisdiction within its service
area effective June 17,2022; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie is a member of the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor
("Steering Committee") and will cooperate with the 169 similarly situated city members and other city
participants in conducting a review of the Company's application and to hire and direct legal counsel and
consultants and to prepare a common response and to negotiate with the Company prior to getting
reasonable rates and direct any necessary litigation; and
WHEREAS, PURA § 36.108 grants local regulatory authorities the right to suspend the effective
date of proposed rate changes for ninety (90) days after the date the rate change would otherwise be
effective; and
WHEREAS, PURA § 33.023 provides that costs incurred by Cities in ratemaking proceedings are
to be reimbursed by the regulated utility.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS:
1. That the June 17, 2022 effective date of the rate request submitted by Oncor on or about May
13, 2022, be suspended for the maximum period allowed by law to permit adequate time to
review the proposed changes and to establish reasonable rates.
2. As indicated in the City's resolution approving membership in the Steering Committee, the
Executive Committee of Steering Committee is authorized to hire and direct legal counsel and
consultants, negotiate with the Company, make recommendations regarding reasonable rates,
and to intervene and direct any necessary administrative proceedings or court litigation
associated with an appeal of a rate ordinance and the rate case filed with the City or Public
Utility Commission.
3. That the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by Oncor.
4. That it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Resolution is
passed is open to the public as required by law and the public notice of the time, place, and
purpose of said meeting was given as required.
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5. A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Oncor, Care of Howard V. Fisher, Oncor Electric
Delivery Company LLC, 1616 Woodall Rodgers Freeway,Dallas,Texas 75202 and to Thomas
Brocato, Counsel to the Steering Committee, at Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle&Townsend, P.C.,
P.O. Box 1725,Austin, Texas 78767-1725.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED,by the City Council of the City of Wylie,Texas on this 31 st
day of May 2022.
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