Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: DME
CM/ ACM: Howard Martin
Date: October 3, 2016
SUBJECT
Title
Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding DME regulatory compliance requirements and activities.
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BACKGROUND
As an electric utility, DME is subject to a number of regulatory requirements from a wide field of regulatory bodies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Texas Reliability Entity, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
The goal of this presentation is to provide a summary overview into the areas within the purview of these various agencies, how they relate to DME, and what is expected of DME from a compliance perspective.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton’s Strategic Plan is an action-oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision. The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Public Infrastructure
Related Goal: 2.3 Promote superior utility services and facilities
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 DME’s recent compliance activities
Respectfully submitted:
Phil Williams
General Manager, DME
Prepared by:
Smith Day
Compliance Manager