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Resolution No. R99-105
A Resolution of the City of Plainview suspending the
effective date of the proposed increase in gas utility rates of
Energas Company 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 Energas
Company in a Steering Committee inquiring into the
reasonableness of the Energas Company 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 4th day of August, 1999, Energas Company filed a Statement of Intent with
the City of Plainview to increase gas utility rates and service charges for certain classes of
customers residing within said municipality; and
WHEREAS, said Statement of Intent proposes an effective date of September 8, 1999, for such
increase in gas utility rates and service charges and changes to its security deposit policy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainview wishes to insure that it has sufficient time
to study the rate request of Energas Company; and
WHEREAS, other cities within the West Texas distribution system of Energas Company 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 December 8, 1999, 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 increase in gas utility rates and service charges as contained in the Statement
of Intent of Energas Company, as filed with the City of Plainview, Texas, on August 4, 1999, is
hereby suspended for 90 days, until December 8, 1999, or any amended or revised effective date,
consistent with §5.08 (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 Energas Company in a study and inquiry into the
reasonableness of the rates of Energas Company.
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SECTION III
That the City Manager or his designee may participate on the Steering Committee of other cities
located within said service area of Energas Company 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 Energas Company.
SECTION V
That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
Passed and Adopted on the 24th day of August, 1999.
Karen McBeth, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wally Hatch, City Attorney
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