Resolution 2008-29
p°~°- RESOLUTION NO. 2008-29(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WYLIE SUSPENDING THE
AUGUST 8, 2008 EFFECTIVE DATE OF ONCOR ELECTRIC
DELIVERY COMPANY REQUESTED RATE CHANGE TO
PERMIT THE CITY TIME TO STUDY THE REQUEST AND
TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; APPROVING
COOPERATION WITH ONCOR CITIES STEERING
COMMITTEE 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 June 27, 2008, 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 transmi5sion and distribution rates by $275 million in all municipalities
exercising original jurisdiction within its service area effective August 8, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie is a member of the Oncor Cities Steering Committee
("Steering Committee") and will cooperate with the 109 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 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
activities are to be reimbursed by the regulated utility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS:
1. That the August 8, 2008 effective date of the rate request submitted by Oncor on
or about June 27, 2008, 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
Resolution No. 2008-29(R) ~
Suspending Oncor Electric Request
For Rate Change
,;w.,, 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.
5. A copy of this resolution shall be sent to Oncor, care of Debra Anderson, Oncor
Electric Delivery Company, 1601 Bryan St., Suite 23-OSSC, Dallas, Texas 75201 and to
Geoffrey Gay, General Counsel to the Oncor 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
this 22"d day of July, 2008.
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Resolution No. 2008-29(R) ~
Suspending Oncor Electric Request
For Rate Change