HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 02-048 RESOLUTION NO. 02-048
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; and,
WHEREAS, EGSI is scheduled to file various proceedings at the Public Utility
Commission in 2002 related to readiness to begin competition; an evaluation of EGSI's
market power; and for approval of various market structures necessary for the
implementation of fair competition; and
WHEREAS, EGSI is scheduled to file fuel factor proceedings at the Public Utility
Commission in March and September, 2002, and may file other fuel proceedings during
2002 to reconcile fuel, to surcharge or refund fuel charges, to change the fuel mechanism;
and,
WHEREAS, Cities have a duty to set fair and reasonable rates for both the
Company and ratepayers within Cities; and,
WHEREAS, Cities have original jurisdiction over rates, operations, and services of
an electric utility in areas in the municipality pursuant to Tex. Util. Code §33.001; and,
WHEREAS, Cities have standing in each case before the Public Utility Commission
of Texas that relates to an electric utility providing service in the municipality pursuant to
Tex. Util. Code §33.025; and,
WHEREAS, Cities are entitled to reimbursement of their reasonable rate case
expenses to participate in cases that are deemed rate proceedings pursuant to Tex. UN.
Code §33.023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
Section 1.
That the City of Beaumont, Texas shall participate with other Cities to intervene in
EGSI's various fuel reconciliation(s), fuel factor and fuel surcharge/refund cases filed at
the Public Utility Commission in 2002 seeking appropriate regulatory scrutiny.
The City of Beaumont, Texas shall participate with other Cities to intervene in
proceedings at the Public Utility Commission filed in 2002 concerning EGSI's readiness
for competition, market power, organizations and structures to assure fair competition to
all customer classes, and rates and charges under competition or price caps.
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 actions of Cities' representatives in
the above proceeding. The Steering Committee is directed to obtain reimbursement from
EGSI of all reasonable expenses associated with participation in said proceedings.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 26th day of
February, 2002.
- Mayor - Pro Tem