CC Resolution No. 1434 2703
RESOLUTION NO. 1434
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ASSERTING JURISDICTION OVER THE RELIANT ENERGY HL&P
UNBUNDLED COST OF SERVICE RATE FILING; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE TEXAS PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SYSTEM-WIDE
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION RATES, INCLUDING THE
NONBYPASSABLE DELIVERY CHARGE AND ALL OTHER COMPONENTS
THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, as a result of the electric deregulation legislation passed during the last
legislative session, customers of investor-owned utilities will be able to choose their suppliers from
among unregulated retail electric providers; and
WHEREAS, while the charge for electricity will not be regulated, the rates for transmission
and distribution of electricity will be regulated; and
WHEREAS, each electric utility has been required to unbundle its services and create three
companies—a power generation company, a transmission and distribution utility and a retail electric
provider; and
WHEREAS, Reliant Energy HL&P has notified the City of its intent to file on March 31,
2000, an application with the Public Utility Commission to establish the nonbypassable delivery
charge required by Section 39.201 of the Texas Utility Code; and
WHEREAS, Reliant Energy HL&P's filing relates to the tariffs for the transmission and
distribution utility, which tariffs will be assessed on each customer of electric services whether the
customer remains with Reliant Energy HL&P or opts to be supplied by a different retail electric
provider; and
WHEREAS, because the tariff could be a significant factor in the total cost of electricity and
the practical alternatives for services in the City of Baytown, the City of Baytown herein asserts the
City's original jurisdiction over rates charged by electrical utilities within the corporate boundaries of
the City;NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby asserts its
original jurisdiction over Reliant Energy HL&P Unbundled Cost of Service Rate Filing.
Section 2: That the City Manager is authorized to take all action necessary to participate
in the proceedings before the Texas Public Utility Commission regarding the establishment of the
system-wide transmission and distribution rates, including the nonbypassable delivery charge and all
other components thereof.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas.
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INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the
City of Baytown this the 23`d day of March,2000.
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PETE C. ALFARO, r&yor
ATTEST:
W W.AMITH, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
e169ACIO RAMIREZ, SR(, Ci Attorney
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