From
Mark Dempsey
Title
Resolution of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas Finding that Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's Application for approval of a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor pursuant to 16 Tex. Admin. Code §25.243 to increase Distribution Rates within the city should be denied; finding that the city's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the Company; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the Company and Legal Counsel
Presenter
Mark Dempsey, Deputy City Attorney
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On April 5, 2018, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor” or “Company”) filed an Application for Approval of a Distribution Cost Recover Factor (“DCRF”) to Increase Distribution Rates with each of the cities in its service area. In the filing, the Company asserts that it is seeking an increase in distribution revenues of $19,002,177.
The resolution authorizes the City to join with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor (“OCSC”) to evaluate the filing, determine whether the filing complies with law, and if lawful, to determine what further strategy, including settlement, to pursue.
Purpose of the Resolution:
The purpose of the Resolution is to deny the DCRF application proposed by Oncor.
Explanation of “Be It Resolved” Paragraphs:
1. This section authorizes the City to participate with OCSC as a party in the Company’s DCRF filing, PUC Docket No. 48231.
2. This section authorizes the hiring of Lloyd Gosselink and consultants to review the filing, negotiate with the Company, and make recommendations to the City regarding reasonable rates. Additionally, it authorizes OCSC to direct any necessary administrative proceedings or court litigation associated with an appeal of this application filed with the PUC.
3. This paragraph finds that the Company’s application is unreasonable and should be denied.
4. This ...
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