HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2006-R0330 - Resolution Denying Rate Change Application Filed - SPS, Xcel Energy - 06_26_2006Resolution No. 2006 RO330_
June 26, 2006
Item No. 6.13
ORDER AND RESOLUTION
AN ORDER AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LUBBOCK SITTING AS A REGULATORY AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO SECTION
33.001 OF THE TEXAS UTILITIES CODE, WITH REGARD TO A RATE CHANGE
APPLICATION FILED BY SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY DB/A/
XCEL ENERGY ("SPS") WITH THE CITY.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 33.001 of the TEXAS UTILITIES CODE, the City of
Lubbock has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates, operations, and services of an electric
utility operating within the corporate limits of the City of Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, SPS has heretofore filed a Statement of Intent and Application of
Southwestern Public Service Company for Authority to Change Rates (the "Application") on
May 31, 2006; and
WHEREAS, SPS has in its Application requested a consolidation of rate classes, an
increase in depreciation rates, a characterization of TUCO, Inc. base rate energy costs as base
energy rates, an increase in line loss factors, movement of municipal franchise fees to a direct
charge to customers, an update of its service rules and regulations, an inclusion in base rates all
purchased power capacity costs, and moving the revenue credit for demand revenues from
eligible fuel expense to base rates; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LUBBOCK:
THAT, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the TEXAS UTILITIES CODE and pursuant
to the request made by SPS in its Application, the City Council of the City of Lubbock hereby
DENIES the Application of SPS.
ORDERED AND RESOLVED by the City Council this 26t' day of June, 2006.
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DAVID A. MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Reb cca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Lee umbauld, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthe ade, Assistant City Attorney
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June19,2006