Resolution 2002-08
RESOLUTION NO. aC):)~ -D8 ~ )
RESOLUTION DENYING TXU GAS DISTRIBUTION'S REQUEST TO
CHANGE RATES IN THE NORTH TEXAS METROPLEX DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM; REQUIRING PROMPT REIMBURSEMENT OF CITIES' RATE
CASE EXPENSES
WHEREAS, on or about March 1, 2002, TXU Gas Distribution, a division ofTXU Gas
Company filed with the City of Wylie a Statement of Intent to change gas rates in all
municipalities within the North Texas Metroplex Distnoution System. effective April 5, 2002;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie suspended the effective date of the proposed new rates for
90 days to evaluate the reasonableness of existing rates and the merits of TXU's proposed
changes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie participated with other municipalities in a comprehensive
review ofTXU Gas Distribution's application; and
WHEREAS, consultants and counsel retained by the coalition of cities have
recommended denial of the Company's application based upon a report from consultants
demonstrating that the revenue requirement of the North Texas Metroplex Distribution System is
being met under current rates; and
WHEREAS, that recommendation has been endorsed by the Steering Committee of city
representatives who have coordinated the review ofTXU Gas Distnoution's rate application; and
WHEREAS, the Gas Utilities Regulatory Act provides that costs incurred by Cities in
ratemaking.activities are to be reimbursed by the regulated utility.
NOT THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE that:
1. The TXU Gas Distribution's Statement of Intent to change gas rates within the
North Texas Metroplex Distribution System be in all respects denied.
2. The costs incurred by Cities in reviewing TXU's application be promptly
reimbursed by the Compariy.
3. A copy of this resolution, constituting final action on TXU's application be sent to
Autry Warren, Rates Manager, TXU Gas Distnoution, 1601 Bryan Street, Dallas, TX 75201-
3402.