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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1977-1061 . . .~ .' . . ORDINANCE NO. 1061 AN ORDINANCE CALLING A HEARING ON THE STATEMENT OF INTENT TO CHANGE RATES, FILED BY ENTEX ON DECEMBER 27, 1976; AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION AND ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANTS TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF LA PORTE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 43, Art. 1446(c), V.A.T.S., the "Public Utility Regulatory Act," the City Commission of the City of La Porte, acting on its own motion, directs that a hearing shall be held before it to determine the propriety of changes contained in a "Statement of Intent to Change Rates," filed with the City of La Porte by Entex on Decernber 27, 1976. Such hearing shall commence at a date and time to be hereafter set by the City Commission of the City of La Porte, on reasonable notice. Section 2. Pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 24, Art. l446(c), V.A.T.S., the Mayor is authorized, subject to confirmation by the City Commission, to select and engage rate consultants, accountants, auditors, attorneys, engineers, or any combination thereof, to conduct investigations, present evidence, advise and represent the City Commission, and assist with litigation on the "Statement of Intent to Change Ra.tes" filed by Entexi and Entex shall be required to reimburse the City Commission for the reasonable costs of such services. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 24th day of January, 1977. =,,~'i.<:.~~;;"~"" '''~ ;. ::-~.~" ..~- : ....... ." ----- ~ '! ~ t" :.. '/. fO ~ ~.: ~ ' . " ATTEcT .-<':!' . , t ' <;;):,. ~ :~ A\.~;1!tt ~?Ie,#j"]~_ 'C"-. Cl"k . ,>J.,":. _/~ .' - APP~D~. ~ t)M~ .. City Attorney