HomeMy WebLinkAbout022412 RES - 11/21/1995A RESOLUTION
SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF PROPOSED RATE SCHEDULES FILED
BY CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY
(90) DAYS BEYOND THE DATE ON WHICH SUCH SCHEDULES WOULD
OTHERWISE GO INTO EFFECT; PROVIDING THAT THE RATE SCHEDULES
AND SERVICE REGULATIONS OF CPL SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED
DURING THE PERIOD OF SUSPENSION; PROVIDING FOR THE JOINING OF
THE COALITION OF CITIES REVIEWING CPL'S RATE REQUEST;
AUTHORIZING THE STEERING COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF
ATTORNEYS AND EXPERTS TO INVESTIGATE THE RATE REQUEST OF
CPL AND ADVOCATE CITIES' INTERESTS; SPECIFYING NO
EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS; AND REQUIRING PAYMENT BY CPL OF
REASONABLE COSTS FOR ATTORNEYS AND CONSULTANTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW.
WHEREAS, Central Power and Light Company (CPL) did on November 6, 1995, file a
Petition and Statement of Intent pursuant to Section 2.212 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act
(PURA) proposing to change its schedule of rates for electric service within the City of Corpus
Christi (hereinafter "the City"); and
WHEREAS, such schedule of rates should be suspended for a period of 90 days from the
effective date stated in CPL's Statement of Intent as initially filed or hereafter revised, for further
study, investigation, presentation of evidence and public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City should participate with a coalition of municipalities located within
CPL's service territory ("CPL Cities Steering Committee"), which has been formed to study and
investigate the rate increase proposed by CPL.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the operation of the proposed rate schedules of CPL filed with the City
on November 6, 1995, is hereby suspended for a period of 90 days from the effective date stated in
CPL's Statement of Intent as initially filed or hereafter revised, for further study, investigation,
presentation of evidence and public hearing.
SECTION 2. That the rate schedules and service regulations of Central Power and Light
Company in effect on November 6, 1995, shall continue in force during the period of suspension.
SECTION 3. That subject to the right to terminate its participation at any time by written
notice and to act independently in the exercise of local regulatory authority, the City hereby joins
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with other Cities in the CPL service area currently exercising their original jurisdiction to conduct
the review specified in this resolution, develop recommendations for rate ordinances and participate
in related proceedings before the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and Courts in defense of those
ordinances.
SECTION 4. That the City authorizes the CPL Cities Steering Committee to select and
supervise the law firm of Butler, Porter, Gay & Day and other qualified consultants to represent and
advise the Coalition of Cities concerning CPL's rate increase request and all related matters and
proceedings, the development of ordinances, and participation before the PUC and the Courts.
James R. Bray, Jr., is appointed the City's representative on the Steering Committee. It is
specifically understood that this participation shall not necessitate expenditure of any City funds.
SECTION 5. That CPL shall pay the reasonable costs of attorneys and consultants upon
presentation of invoices by the Steering Committee in accordance with the Texas Public Utility
Regulatory Act.
SECTION 6. That the City Secretary is hereby directed to deliver a copy of this Resolution
to Central Power and Light Company.
ATTEST:
City Secretary - MAYOR
THE CITY O ORPUS CHRISTI
APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1995.
Jame. Bray, Jr., City orney
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
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Dr. Jack Best Ctia
Betty Black lti�`Q
Melody Cooper CliYu‘,l."t
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John Longoria Q��a
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
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