R2000-081 06-26-00RESOLUTION NO. R2000-81
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PEARLAND TO JOIN IN A
COALITION TO INTERVENE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE
APPLICATION OF RELIANT ENERGY, INC. FOR APPROVAL OF
UNBUNDLED COST OF SERVICE; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT THE CITY AND TO TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTIONS RELATING TO SUCH PROCEEDINGS;
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, hearings will be held before the Public Utility Commission relating to
the Application of Reliant Energy, Inc. For Approval of Unbundled Cost of Service in
Public Utility Commission Docket No. 22355 and related proceedings
(the "Proceedings") affecting rates and services provided throughout the Reliant Energy,
Inc. service area, including the City of Pearland, Texas; and
WHEREAS, certain municipalities have indicated their desire to join with the City
of Houston, Texas, in a coalition of cities interested in the conduct of the Proceedings
and to authorize the coalition to intervene on behalf of the participating municipalities
therein; and
WHEREAS, interested parties must seek party status by intervening prior to
June 27, 2000, in the Proceedings; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City
that the City intervene in the Proceedings to represent the City's interests; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts recited in the preamble hereto are hereby found to be
true and correct and are incorporated herein.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-81
Section2. That the City is hereby authorized to assist in the organization of,
and to join in, a coalition of municipalities and ether parties having similar interests in the
Proceedings.
Section3. That the City is hereby authorized to intervene in the Proceedings
either as a member of the coalition or otherwise, and to take legal and other actions as a
party in the Proceedings affecting rates and services throughout the Reliant Energy, Inc.
service area, including the City of Pearland, Texas.
Section 4. That the City Attorney and such outside counsel as may be chosen
by the Coalition shall represent the City in all of the aforesaid Proceedings and are
hereby authorized to take all legal and other actions necessary to forward the interests
of the City in the aforesaid Proceedings and all matters related to such Proceedings,
including without limitation any hearings, conferences, negotiations and related
Proceedings.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage
and approval in the manner required by the City Charter and ordinances.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the
A.D., 2000.
ATTEST:
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26th day of June
TOM REID
MAYOR
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-81
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M, COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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Lee R Brown, Mayor
CITY OF HOUSTON
Department of Finance & Administration
Post Office Box 1562 Houston,Texas 77251-1562 713/837-9888
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bruce Tarfa Carol M. Galloway Mark Goldberg Jew Don Boney, Jr, Rob Todd Mark A. Ellis Belt Keller Gabriel Vasquez
John E. Castillo Annise D, Parker Gordon Quart Orlando Sanchez Chris Bell Carroll G. Robinson CiTY CONTROLLER: Sylvia R Gotcio
Sara S. Culbreth
Acting Director
May 8, 2000
TO:
FROM:
Cities with Original Jurisdiction Served by Reliant Energy/HL&P
Katherine D. Mosley, Deputy Director, Administrative Services
City of Houston Finance and Administration Department
Participation in Coalition of Cities in Reliant Energy/HL&P UCOS
During its most recent session, tbs Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 7, which provides for
competition in retail electric markets begitming January 1, 2002. Senate Bill 7 requires electric
utilities to separate costs related to generation of electricity, which will become competitive,
from those related to transmission and distribution of electricity, which will rema'm regulated.
Reliant Energy/HL&P (Reliant) filed its Application for Approval of Unbundled Cost of Service
(UCOS) on March 31, 2000.
Reliant's UCOS filing discusses the cost of providing unbundled transmission and distribution
utili~- ser¢iee and requests recove.3, of re~,.~m. On ~hese costs from Re*~! E!ee~c Providers
beginning January 1, 2002. Although the rates established in this proceeding will apply to
competitive providers of electricity (Retail Electric Providers), the PUC's allowance of the
requested cost recovery in this docket will directly impact future electric rates to those retail
customers who choose to receive their electricity from competitive providers in 2002.
On April 24, 2000, the City of Houston intervened before the Public Utility Commission of
Texas (PUC) in Reliant's UCOS proceeding. Because the issues to be addressed in this case will
impact all municipalities similarly, we are inviting your participation in a Coalition of Cities
representing municipalities' interests in this proceeding. Attached is draft form of resolution for
submission to your municipality's governing body. Action by your governing body is necessary
for participation in the Coalition and intervention in the PUC proceeding. The deadline for
interventions at the PUC is June 27, 2000.
Coalition of Cities
May 8, 2000
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An organizational meeting will be held May 23 at 2 p.m. at the Houston City Hall Annex
Council Chambers, 900 Bagby Street, Public Level (see attached map). At that time, we will
provide a current stares of the case, and establish points of contact for further communication.
Please confirm your attendance by calling Sylvia Torres at (713) 221-0123.
Sincerely,
Katherine D. Mosley
Deputy Director, Administrative Services
City of Houston Finance and Administration Department