CC Resolution No. 821 1391
RESOLUTION NO. 821
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN OPPOSING THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF
TEXAS RULE AUTHORIZING THE PASSAGE OF FUEL COSTS
DIRECTLY TO THE CUSTOMER BY ELECTRICAL UTILITIES .
WHEREAS , the Public Utility Commission of Texas has in
effect a rule which authorizes electric utility companies to pass
through to their customers the cost of fuel used in generating
electrical power;
WHEREAS , under this rule , electric utility companies are
presented with no incentive to seek the best fuel prices avail-
able in the open market; and
WHEREAS , as a result of this lack of incentive the customers
have to bear inflated electric bills; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section 1 . That the City Council opposes the rule of the
Public Utility Commission which authorizes electric utility
companies to pass through to their customers the cost of fuel
used in generating electrical power.
Section 2 : That this Resolution shall take effect from and
after its passage by the City Council .
INTRODUCED , READ AND PASSED by the affirmative vote of the
City Council of the City of Baytown on this the llth day of
November, 1982.
MMETT 0. HUTTO, Mayor
ATTEST:
EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED:
RANDALL B. STAWG, City orney