HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2007-R0394 - Amend LP&L Rate Structure - 08/23/2007Resolution No. 2007-RO394
August 23, 2007
Item No. 5.31
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lubbock Power & Light is the municipally owned electric
utility of the City of Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 40.055 of the Texas Utility Code and
Article XII of the Lubbock City Charter, the City Council of the City of Lubbock,
as the governing body of Lubbock Power & Light has exclusive jurisdiction to set
all retail electric rates applicable to services provided by Lubbock Power & Light;
and
WHEREAS, Section 551.086 of the Texas Government Code authorizes
the City Council of the City of Lubbock, as the governing body of Lubbock
Power & Light regarding retail electric rates, to meet in executive session to
discuss, vote and take final action on a competitive matter of Lubbock Power &
Light; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9-17(b) of the Code of Ordinances, City
of Lubbock, Texas, all rates to be charged for electric service provided by
Lubbock Power & Light shall be determined by the City Council of the City of
Lubbock in a meeting conducted pursuant to Section 551.086 of the Texas
Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock has conducted a
meeting pursuant to Section 551.086 of the Texas Government Code to discuss
the rates to be charged for electric service, including the amendments outlined
herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock passed the current
rate structure for residential, commercial, industrial and other retail customers of
Lubbock Power & Light via Resolution No. 2007-RO227 on May 24, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock desires to amend the General Terms and
Conditions of current rate structure and amend Rate 10, Small General Service;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined in a meeting conducted
pursuant to Section 9-17(b) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Lubbock, Texas
that the current rate and tariff structure of Lubbock Power & Light should be
amended to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the City's municipally
owned electric utility; NOW THEREFORE:
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
1. THAT Section 6, Deposits, of the General Terms and Conditions of
Lubbock Power & Light's rate structure, be amended by adding the following to
subsection (c):
"iv. Subject to Section 6(c)(i)(B) and Section 6(c)(i)(C), an
applicant has been determined to be a victim of family
violence as defined in the Texas Family Code §71.004, by a
family violence center as defined in Texas Human Resources
Code §51.002, by treating medical personnel, by law
enforcement personnel, by the Office of a Texas District
Attorney or County Attorney, by the Office of the Attorney
General, or by a grantee of the Texas Equal Access to Justice
Foundation. This determination shall be evidenced by
submission of a certification letter developed by the Texas
Council on Family Violence. The certification letter may be
submitted directly to Lubbock Power & Light."
2. THAT Rate 10, Small General Service, is hereby amended to allow such
rate to apply to youth (18 years of age and younger) non-profit sports leagues
utilizing municipally owned outdoor facilities for sports field lighting service
regardless of demand.
3. THAT all terms and conditions of the rate structure of Resolution No.
2007-80227 passed on May 24, 2007, including the general terms and conditions
thereof, not specifically amended by this resolution shall remain in full force and
effect until the City Council of the City of Lubbock authorizes amendment of
such rate structure.
Passed by the City Council this 23rd day of August , 2007.
ATTEST:
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
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David A. Miller, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Gary Zheng
Chief Executive Officer, Lubbock Power & Light
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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M tthew L. Wade, Natural Resources Attorney
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