HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 04-019 RESOLUTION NO. 04-019
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 2004 related to readiness to begin competition; an evaluation of EGSI's
market power; an evaluation of an independent transmission system; and for approval of
various market structures necessary for the implementation of fair competition; and,
WHEREAS, EGSI is scheduled to file a fuel factor proceeding at the Public Utility
Commission in March and September 2004, and may file other fuel proceedings during
2004 to reconcile fuel, to surcharge or refund fuel charges, and 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. Util.
Code §33.023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
SECTION 1.
The City of Beaumont 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 2004 seeking appropriate regulatory scrutiny.
The City of Beaumont shall participate with other Cities to intervene in proceedings
at the Public Utility Commission filed in 2004 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 proceedings. The Steering Committee is directed to obtain reimbursement from
EGSI of all reasonable expenses associated with participation in said proceedings.
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its passage.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 20th day of
January, 2004.
- Mavyi Pro VemBecky Ames -