HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 07-307 RESOLUTION NO. 07-307
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT,TEXAS,AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH
OTHER ENTERGY SERVICE AREA CITIES IN MATTERS
CONCERNING ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC., AT THE
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION FILED IN
2007 AND 2008.
WHEREAS, Entergy Gulf States' (EGSI) implementation of customer choice has
been delayed due to lack of competition; lack of independent market structures and
organizations in its service territory to implement fair competition; and because EGSI's
ability to control the market in its region has not been evaluated, EGSI will continue to be
regulated; and
WHEREAS, cases filed at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC")
regarding EGSI could have a substantial impact on the rates charged to Texas customers
and the effective regulation of EGSI's rates by Texas regulatory authorities; and
WHEREAS, Cities have a duty to set fair and reasonable rates for both the
Company and ratepayers within Cities;
WHEREAS, Cities have exclusive original jurisdiction over rates, operations and
services of an electric utility in areas in the municipality pursuant to Tex.Util.Code§33.001;
WHEREAS, Cities have standing to intervene in each case before FERC that relates
to an electric utility providing service in the municipality pursuant to 18 Code of Federal
Regulations 385.214; and
WHEREAS, EGSI is currently involved in a proceeding before FERC regarding the
rates to be charged following a FERC decision to adjust Service Schedule MSS-3 to
equalize rough production costs between the Entergy Operating Companies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1.
The City of Beaumont shall participate with other Cities to intervene at FERC in
EGSI's various rate filings related to the Entergy Service Schedule and for any proceeding
at FERC affecting the base rate charged to Texas customers or any transition to
competition proceedings.
The City of Beaumont shall participate with other Cities to intervene in proceedings
at the FERC on file in 2007 or to be filed in 2008 concerning EGSI.
All such actions shall be taken pursuant to the direction of the Cities' Steering
Committee. Cities' Steering Committee shall have authority to retain rate consultants and
lawyers. Cities' Steering Committee shall direct the actins of Cities' representatives in the
above proceedings.
Section 2.
This resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its passage.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the jity o aum t this the 2"d day of
October, 2007.
- Mayor Pro Tern Audwin Samuel -
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