HomeMy WebLinkAboutR13-282RESOLUTION NO. R13 -282
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY AND GOALS OF
THE ALLIANCE OF XCEL MUNICIPALITIES (AXM) BEFORE THE
TEXAS LEGISLATURE AS THEY RELATE TO JURISDICTION FOR THE
SETTING OF ELECTRIC UTILITY RATES AND REGULATION OF
ELECTRIC UTILITIES; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS OPEN
MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "City," is a
member of Alliance of Xcel Municipalities ( "AXM "); and,
WHEREAS, AXM has participated in numerous electric utility ratemaking
proceedings before the Public Utility Commission of Texas; and,
WHEREAS, during the 83 Regular Session of the Texas Legislature the
Legislature_may consider legislation that affects the manner in which electric utility rates
are determined and the regulatory body that will have jurisdiction to set electric utility
rates; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature may consider major changes with regard to the
jurisdiction, structure, and operations of the Public Utility Commission of Texas,
including amending, altering or eliminating laws which affect utility ratemaking, including
a city's original jurisdiction over electric utility rates; and,
WHEREAS, the City supports AXM's participation in and during the 83 Texas
Legislature in order to improve regulatory decision - making in electric utility ratemaking
proceedings both before the City and before any state agency that is authorized to
regulate electric utilities and including the setting of rates that affect ratepayers within
the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION I
The findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things
approved and adopted.
SECTION II
The City directs AXM to oppose legislation that allows for:
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SECTION III
The City directs AXM to support legislation that allows for:
• The continuation of original jurisdiction by municipalities over electric utility
ratemaking.
• The continuation of municipalities to be able to fully participate in
ratemaking proceedings regarding electric utility rates.
• The designing of rates that encourage the wise and efficient use of electric
utility service.
SECTION IV
The City authorizes the AXM Steering Committee to hire and direct legislative
advocates acting on its behalf in and during the 83 Regular Session of the Texas
Legislature.
SECTION V
A copy of this resolution shall be sent to Mr. Alfred R. Herrera, Herrera & Boyle,
PLLC, 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1250, Austin, Texas 78701, in his role as Special
Counsel to AXM.
SECTION VI
SECTION VII
• Rate increases based upon a formula or pre -set criteria.
• The elimination or reduction in the ability of incorporated municipalities
to participate in the rate - setting process.
• The elimination or reduction in the ability of incorporated municipalities
to exercise original jurisdiction to set rates.
• The setting of rates that separate the connection between the utility's
revenue and the sales of electricity.
• A process for the setting of rates that does not permit a complete and
thorough review of capital expenditures or operating expenses by
electric utilities.
The meeting at which this resolution was adopted was in all things conducted in
strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter
551.
This resolution shall become effective from and after its passage.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 12 day of February, 2013.
ATT ST:
Belinda Hinojosa, City Secr
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ida,G6 Wendell Dunlap, Mayor
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