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,RESOLUTION NUMBER 1238
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO SUPPORTING A SETTLEMENT IN THE
CONTESTED RATE CASE BETWEEN CANYON REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY AND
GUADALUPE BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY.
WHEREAS, Guadalupe Blanco River Authority approved a 16% increase in its firm water rate
from $69 to $80 per acre-foot of water, and
WHEREAS, Canyon Regional Water Authority filed a contested rate case hearing with the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and a.
WHEREAS, Guadalupe Blanco River Authority recently approved a budget amendment adding
$250,000 in legal fees to this year's budget along with the intention to add another$250,000 in
legal fees to next year's budget; and
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WHEREAS, a small reduction in the firm water rate would serve the best interests of all water
customers, put an end to the contested rate case, and avoid spending over half a million dollars
in legal fees by both parties; "
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Cibolo supports a settlement of
the contested rate case between Canyon Regional Water Authority and Guadalupe Blanco
River Authority. We strongly urge both the CRWA and GBRA board of directors to ,
acknowledge that all money spent on legal fees will only benefit the attorneys involved -not the
water customers. Finally, we resolve that both.CRWA-and GBRA should set aside any
personal differences and financially make the best decision for all water customers by agreeing
on a less costly settlement. a
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P S A OVED this 11 day of February 2003. „
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Carol person "' mpbe
Cathy Du ar Charles RuppeiY, Mayor
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Cl Secretary