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Resolution No. R03-126
A Resolution of the City of Plainview suspending the effective date of the
proposed increase in gas utility rates of Atmos Energy for 90 days;
Authorizing the participation of the City of Plainview, Texas, with other
service area cities located within the West Texas distribution system of
Atmos Energy in a Steering Committee inquiring into the reasonableness
of the Atmos Energy rates; Naming a representative to the Steering
Committee; And providing an effective date.
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview is the local regulatory authority for gas utility rate
matters within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, on the 11th day of September, 2003, Atmos Energy filed a Statement of
Intent with the City of Plainview to restructure its gas rates to moderate bill variability
during the heating season and to increase its revenues from gas service. The
Company also proposes changes to its Gas Cost Adjustment Clauses. The Company
also proposes a new Rider to support a Weather Normalization Adjustment for
Residential, Commercial, Public Authority, and State Institution customers. The
proposed changes would affect all classes of customers residing within said
municipality; and
WHEREAS, said Statement of Intent proposes an effective date of October 16, 2003,
for such increases in gas utility rates, changes to its gas cost adjustment clauses and
new rider to support a weather normalization adjustment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainview wishes to insure that it has
sufficient time to study the rate request of Atmos Energy; and
WHEREAS, other cities within the West Texas distribution system of Atmos Energy
have expressed interest in coordinating this study and inquiry; and
WHEREAS, state law permits the governing body of the City of Plainview to suspend
the effective date of any proposed increase by 90 days, until January 14, 2004, of gas
utility rates within its original jurisdiction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plainview,
Texas:
SECTION I
That the proposed increases in gas utility rates, changes to its gas cost adjustment
clauses and new rider to support a weather normalization adjustment as contained in
the Statement of Intent of Atmos Energy, as filed with the City of Plainview, Texas, on
September 11, 2003, is hereby suspended for 90 days, until January 14, 2004, or any
Resolution R03-126
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amended or revised effective date, consistent with 35.08 (d) of Article 1446e, Vernon's
Texas Civil Statutes, in order to allow the City of Plainview sufficient time to study and
act upon such rate increase request.
SECTION II
That the City of Plainview, Texas, agrees to participate with other cities within the
service area of the West Texas distribution system of Atmos Energy in a study and
inquiry into the reasonableness of the rates of Atmos Energy.
SECTION III
That the City Manager or his designee may participate on the Steering Committee of
other cities located within said service area of Atmos Energy and is authorized to
receive notices concerning Steering Committee activities at the following address:
City Manager
City of Plainview
901 Broadway
Plainview, TX 79072
SECTION IV
That this resolution shall be delivered forthwith to Atmos Energy.
SECTION V
That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
Passed and Adopted on the 14th day of October, 2003.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Resolution R03-126
Atmos Energy-Rate Increase Suspension
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