Resolution 00-19
RESOLUTION NO. 3{)tYO - I ,{J U-)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN RAILROAD COMMISSION
GAS UTILITES DIVISION DOCKET NO. 9173 AND .
COORDINATION WITH OTHER CITIES TO ADVOCATE
MAXIMUM REFUNDS TO RATEPAYERS OF GAS COST
OVERCHARGES
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WHEREAS, the City of Wylie is served by TXU Gas Distribution (a.k.a. Lone Star Gas
Company) which has filed a complaint at the Railroad Commission of Texas against
PG&E Texas Pipeline, L.P., as successor in interest to Lo- V aca Gathering Company and
Valero Transmission Company; and
WHEREAS, that complaint has been designated as Gas Utilities Division Docket No.
9173; and
WHEREAS, TXU Gas Distribution's complaint alleges that it has overcharged its
customers at least since January 1, 1994, because PG&E charged Lone Star Gas
Company for gas at rates in excess of rates authorized by the Railroad Commission; and
WHEREAS, prior Railroad Commission Orders, agreements between Cities and Lone
Star Gas Company, and reasonable ratemaking principles require that a portion of refunds
received by TXU Gas Distribution from PG&E be passed on to ratepayers; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie desires to participate in GUD No. 9173 with other
similarly situated Cities served by TXU Gas Distribution to protect the interests of Cities
and their residents by maximizing refunds to ratepayers;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IS RESOL YED, by the City Council of the City of Wylie,
Texas, that
1. The City shall intervene in GUD Docket No. 9173 and request consolidation
with other Cities served by TXU Gas Distribution.
2. The City shall participate with the Steering Committee of Cities served by Lone
Star Gas Company regarding coordination of litigation strategy, the hiring of
consultants, pursuit of recovery of reasonable ratemaking expenses and
determination of whether to appeal action by the Railroad Commission.
Duly passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas on this the
13" day of November. 2000. ~
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