Resolution 2004-22
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-2200
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WYLIE SUSPENDING THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF COSERV GAS LTD'S REQUESTED RATE
CHANGES TO PERMIT THE CITY TIME TO STUDY THE REQUEST
AND TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; APPROVING
COOPERATION WITH OTHER CITIES WITHIN THE COSERV
SYSTEM TO HIRE LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES AND TO
NEGOTIATE WITH THE COMPANY AND DIRECT ANY NECESSARY
LITIGATION; REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF CITIES' RATE
CASE EXPENSES; AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN THE
PROCEEDING AT THE RAILROAD COMMISSION; REQUIRING
NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY.
WHEREAS, on or about August 25, 2004, CoServ Gas Ltd. ("CoServ"), filed with the
City of Wylie a Statement of Intent to change gas rates in all municipalities within the CoServ
System; and
WHEREAS, it is reasonable for the City of Wylie to cooperate with other cities in a
review of the Company's application and to coordinate the hiring and direction oflegal counsel
and consultants and to negotiate with the Company and direct any necessary litigation; and
WHEREAS, the Gas Utility Regulatory Act grants local regulatory authorities the right
to suspend the effective date of proposed rate changes; and
WHEREAS, the Gas Utility Regulatory Act provides that costs incurred by Cities in
ratemaking activities are to be reimbursed by the regulated utility; and
WHEREAS, the Gas Utility Regulatory Act grants local regulatory authorities the right
to intervene in rate proceedings filed at the Railroad Commission.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS:
1. That the effective date of the tariff changes submitted by CoServ on or about
August 25, 2004, be suspended to permit adequate time to review the proposed changes and to
establish reasonable rates.
2. That the City is authorized to cooperate with other Cities within the CoServ
System to hire and direct legal counsel and consultants, negotiate with the Company, make
recommendations regarding reasonable rates and to direct any necessary litigation associated
with an appeal of a rate ordinance and the rate case filed at the Railroad Commission.
Resolution 2004-22(R)
Suspension of Rate Increase for CoServ Gas Ltd.
3. That the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by CoServ.
4. That the City is authorized to intervene in any appeal at the Railroad Commission
regarding CoServ's rate case filed on or about August 25,2004.
5. That a copy of this suspension resolution be sent to Charles D. Harrell, Chief
Financial Officer, CoServ Gas Ltd, 7701 South Stemmons, Corinth, Texas 76210-1842.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of September, 2004.
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ATTEST:
Resolution 2004-22(R)
Suspension of Rate Increase for CoServ Gas Ltd.