HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2001-43 - TXU Natural Gas Rate*RDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATES,
INCLUDING RATE ADJUSTMENT PROVISIONS AND
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE CHARGES TO BE CHARGED FOR
SALES AND TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL GAS TO
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CONSUMERS IN
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH RATES MAY BE
CHANGED, ADJUSTED AND AMENDED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2001, TXU Gas Distribution, a division of TXU Gas
Company ("TXU") filed with the Governing Body of this municipality a Statement of
Intent to Change Residential, Commercial and Industrial Rates charged to consumers
within this municipality. Also filed was the Tariff for Gas Service in the South Region
Distribution System, ("Tariff for Gas Service") and the supporting Cost of Service
Schedules ("Schedules"). The Tariff for Gas Service includes Rate Schedules 4300 —
South Region Distribution System Cities, 4301 — Residential Service, 4302 —
Commercial Service, 4311-4313 — Industrial sales, 4314 — Industrial Transportation,
4321 — Industrial Sales and Transportation, 4308-1 through 4308-4 — Rate Adjustment
Provisions, and 9001 through 9007 — Miscellaneous Service Charges; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it to be in the best interest of the
citizens of Georgetown to adopt TXU Is proposed rate changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this
ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated
by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City
Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements Utilities and Energy Policy 14.6 of
the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, which states: "Franchised utilities provide
adequate services for all citizens"; and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance
is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by
Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan,
SECTION 2. The maximum general service rates for sales and transportation of
natural gas rendered to residential, commercial and industrial consumers within the city
limits of Georgetown, Texas by TXU Gas Distribution, a division of TXU Gas Company,
a Texas Corporation, its successors and assigns, are hereby fixed and approved as set
forth in Rate Schedules 4301 — Residential Service, 4302 — Commercial Service, 4311-
4313 — Industrial Sales, and 4314 — Industrial Transportation, and 4321 - Industrial
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Sales and Transportation included in the Tariff for Gas Service in the South Region
Distribution System.
SECTION 3. The Rate Adjustment Provisions set forth in the Tariff for Gas
Service as Rate Schedules 4308-1 Gas Cost Adjustment, 4308-2 Tax Adjustment,
4308-3 Weather Normalization Adjustment, and 4308-4 Surcharges are approved.
SECTION 4. TXU shall have the right to collect such reasonable charges as are
necessary to conduct its business and to carry out its reasonable rules and regulations.
Such miscellaneous service charges are identified in Rate Schedules 9001 through
9007 of the Tariff for Gas Service and are approved. Services for which no charge is
set out may be performed and charges for by TXU at a level established by the normal
forces of competition.
SECTION 5. The aforesaid rate schedules herein approved shall be effective for
bills rendered on and after the effective dates set forth in the Statement of Intent, if this
ordinance is passed and approved on or before that effective date.
SECTION 6. The rates set forth in this ordinance may be changed and amended
by either the City or TXU in the manner provided by law. Service hereunder is subject
to the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction, and to TXU's Rules and
Regulations currently on file with the City.
SECTION 7. Unless otherwise noted herein, other than TXU Gas Distribution (a
named party), no person or entity has been admitted as a party to this rate proceeding.
SECTION 8. It is hereby found and determined that said meeting at which this
ordinance was passed was open to the public, as required by Texas law, and that
advance public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given.
SECTION 9. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and
resolutions, in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any
force and effect.
SECTION 10. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other
provisions, or application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the
invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 11. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the
City Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and
effect immediately upon its passage in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of
the City of Georgetown.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on the First Reading on this the day of June,
2001.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the Second Reading on this the day of
1/t, i�' , 2001.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Attorney
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
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MaryEllen Kersch, Mayor