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Deny Oncor's request to raise electric distribution rates in Richardson

Final Resolution Resolution No. 20-08

What this is

Oncor Electric Delivery Company has applied to increase its distribution rates charged within Richardson. Resolution No. 20-08 would formally deny that application, authorize the city to join the Oncor Cities Steering Committee to fight the increase, and hire outside legal and consulting help — with Oncor required to reimburse the city's reasonable rate-case costs.

Why it matters

If the city does not act, Oncor's proposed rate increase could raise electricity costs for Richardson residents and businesses.

Council action

Approved Via consent agenda

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented

Moved by Ken Hutchenrider.

7 yes · 0 no

The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.

Timeline

Appearances on agendas

  • Item 8A1 Approved

    City Council — May 18, 2020

    Adopt Resolution No. 20-08 denying Oncor's rate increase application

    Official agenda language

    RESOLUTION NO. 20-08, FINDING THAT ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC’S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO AMEND ITS DISTRIBUTION COST RECOVERY FACTOR TO INCREASE DISTRIBUTION RATES WITHIN THE CITY SHOULD BE DENIED; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH ONCOR CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LEGAL COUNSEL AND CONSULTING SERVICES; 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.

Documents

Packet — May 18, 2020Presentations — May 18, 2020Minutes — May 18, 2020

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