Title
Approving a resolution with the caption reading: RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A COALITION OF SIMILARLY SITUATED CITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE STATEMENT OF INTENT TO CHANGE RATE CGS (City Gate Service) AND RATE PT (Pipeline Transportation) OF ATMOS PIPELINE-TEXAS FILED ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 6, 2017; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN RELATED RATE PROCEEDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE RETENTION OF SPECIAL COUNSEL; REQUIRING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE CASE EXPENSES; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; AND MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
Summary
For a number of years, the City of Pflugerville has participated in the coalition of approximately 57 cities known as the Atmos Texas Municipalities (ATM) whose purpose is to investigate gas utilities' proposed rate increases and challenge them where appropriate with the use of rate analysis. The ATM group has been represented by the law firm of Herrera & Boyle, PLLC through Mr. Alfred R. Herrera. Herrera & Boyle, PLLC has participated in prior rate cases involving Atmos and has extensive knowledge and experience in rate matters affecting Atmos’ rates, operations, and services.
On or about January 6, 2017, Atmos Pipeline Texas (“APT” or “Atmos”) submitted a Statement of Intent with the Railroad Commission of Texas to raise “Rate CGS” (“city gate service”) and Rate PT (“pipeline transportation”). This request represents an increase in revenue of approximately $72.9 million or a 17.38% increase over current revenues.
Attached to this agenda item is a resolution and agenda information sheet related to the application to increase rates filed by Atmos Pipeline Texas (APT) with the Railroad Commission of Texas. The resolution authorizes intervention in GUD 10580 at the Railroad Commission and engagement of Herrera & Boyle to represent our interests in those proceedings. The City Council will receive further information as the rat...
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