HomeMy WebLinkAbout033758 RES - 09/09/2025Resolution authorizing a franchise agreement with the City of Rockport for
a period of 20 years for the right, privilege and franchise to operate the gas
distribution utility system for a franchise fee of 10% of monthly meter
charges.
WHEREAS, the City of Rockport has exclusive control over the public grounds, highways, streets
and alleys of the City pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, an incorporated city or town may make a reasonable lawful charge for the use of a
city street, alley, or public way by a utility in the course of its business; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi authorized the purchase of the
pipelines, meters, gates and certain other assets of the Rockport natural gas utility system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City Rockport has offered the City of Corpus Christi a right,
privilege, and franchise to operate the natural gas utility system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
The City Manager or designee is authorized to execute the Acceptance of the Franchise Ordinance
with the City of Rockport for the operation of the natural gas utility system for a franchise fee of ten
percent of monthly meter charges within the corporate limits of the City of Rockport.
PASSED and APPROVED on the 1, day of \( , 2025.
Paulette Guajardo, May
ATTEST:
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
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