HomeMy WebLinkAbout023642 RES - 05/18/1999RESOLUTION
CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI IN THE CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY APPLICATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI POWER & LIGHT
COMPANY, L. C.
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 7 is pending in the current Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Corpus Christi Power and Light Company, L. C., has requested to include the
City of Corpus Christi in its existing application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN application); and
WHEREAS, the City supports the issuance of CCN applications to responsible and
financially secure companies which have the ability to provide electricity at reasonable and
competitive rates, the ability to service customers on a continuous and reliable basis, and the desire
to serve all classes of customers, including residential; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi is an intervenor in PUC Docket No. 19950 wherein
Corpus Christi Power and Light Company, L.C.'s application is being reviewed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Without agreeing to the merits or legality of the CCN application, the City
consents to the inclusion of the City of Corpus Christi in the CCN application of Corpus Christi
Power and Light Company, L. C. The City reserves the right to take positions in PUC Docket No.
19950 that may be adverse to the interests of Corpus Christi Power and Light Company, L.C.
SECTION 3. Without suggesting that service from Central Power and Light Company is
inadequate, the City requests the PUC to carefully review the application of Corpus Christi Power
and Light Company, L.C., and grant a CCN if the PUC determines that the application is lawful and
meritorious and concludes that Corpus Christi Power and Light Company, L. C., has the financial
capital and ability to provide electricity at reasonable and competitive rates and the ability to provide
continuous and reliable service to all classes of customers including residential customers in Corpus
Christi. Furthermore, the City requests the PUC to allow the infrastructure and financial stability
of the existing electrical provider, Central Power and Light Company, not to be materially affected.
SECTION 4. This resolution does not give Corpus Christi Power and Light Company, L.
C., a franchise or a permit to use the City's rights-of-way, streets, or alleys. Furthermore, Corpus
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Christi Power and Light Company, L. C., shall not operate in the City without first obtaining a
written franchise agreement and have its capital, infrastructure, services, and rates reviewed by the
City.
SECTION 5. The rights and obligations of Corpus Christi Power and Light Company, L.C.,
under this resolution may not be assigned without the consent of the City.
SECTION 6. This resolution shall be effective on the date of passage.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
City Secretary
Mayor, The City of Corpus Christi
APPROVED THIS THE It DAY OF M w., , 1999:
James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
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The above resolution was passey the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Rex Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
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