HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 10.22.1979 - Gen. Service RatesORDINANCE NO 79-40
AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATE
TO BE CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS IN THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN ,
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE
MANNER IN WHICH SUCH RATE MAY BE CHANGED, ADJUSTED, AND
AMENDED, AND PROVIDING FOR A SCHEDULE OF SERVICE CHARGES.
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS.
SECTION 1 Effective with gas bills rendered on and after thirty
(30) days from the final date of passage of this ordinance, the maximum
general service rate for sales of natural bas rendered to residential and
commErcial consumers within the city limits of _ Georgetown__ _, Texas, by
Lone Star Gas Company, a division of ENSERCH CORPORATION, a Texas Corporation,
its successors and assigns, is hereby fixed and determined as set forth in
Item A, in the Attachment hereto which is incorporated herein
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SECTION 2. The residential and commercial rates set forth above
shall be adjusted upward or downward from a base of $1 9238 per Mcf by a
Gas Cost Adjustment Factor expressed as an amount per thousand cubic feet
(Mcf) of natural gas for changes in the intracompany city gate rate charge
y as authorized by the Railroad Commission of Texas or other regulatory body
• having Jurisdiction for. gas delivered to the _ Georgetown distribution
,y.. system, according to Item B, in the Attachment hereto which is incorporated
herein
SECTION 3 Company shall also receive tax adjustments according
to Item C, in the Attachment hereto which is incorporated herein.
SECTION 4 The rate for sales of natural gas rendered to residential
and commercial consumers for consumption for air conditioning purposes is here
by fixed and determined as set forth in Item D, in the Attachment hereto which.,
is incorporated herein
SECTION 5 In addition to the aforesaid rates, Company shall have
the right to collect such reasonable charges as are necessary to conduct its
business and to carry out its reasonable rules and regulations in effect# as
set forth in Item E, in the Attachment hereto which is incorporated herein
SECTION b The rates set forth in this ordinance may be changed and
amended by either the City or Company in the manner provided by law Service
hereunder is subject to the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction,
and to the Company's Rules and Regulations currently on file in the Company's
office
SECTION 7 It is hereby found and determined that the meeting at
which this ordinance was passed was open to the public, as required by Texas
law, and that advance public notice of the time, place and purpose of said
meeting was given
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 9th day of October, 1979
FINALLY PASSED AND APPROVED on second reading on this the 22nd day of
October, 1979
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J in C Doerfler, ay
ATTEST
Q ty Secretary
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ATTACHMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 79-40
CIN OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
LONE STAR GAS COMPANY
TARIFFS & SCHEDULES
Item A. The following rates are the maximum applitable to residential and commercial
consumers per meter per month or for any part of a month for which gas service is available
at the same location.
Residential:
First 1 Mcf or Fraction Thereof $3.7500
Over 1 MCF @ $2.8419
Commercial:
First 1 Mcf or fraction Thereof $6.0000
Over 1 Mcf @ $2.8419
No gas bill will be rendered to any residential or commercial consumer served under the
above rate not consuming any gas during any monthly billing period, except that where
customer's only use for gas service is in an outdoor grill and/or a fireplace starter, the
amount shown for the first consumption block shall constitute a minimum monthly bill.
Item B. Gas Cost Adjustment
Eacmonthly bill at the above rate shall be adjusted for gas cost as follows:
(1) The city gate rate increase or decrease applicable to current billing month residential
and commercial sales shall be estimated to the nearest $0.0001 per Mcf based upon:
(a) A volume factor of 1.0356 determined for the distribution system as the ratio of
Mcf purchased divided by the Mcf sold for the 12 month period ended June 30, 1978.
(b) The city gate rate estimated to be applicable to volumes purchased during the
current calendar month, expressed to the nearest $0.0001 per Mcf (shown below as "Re").
(c) The base city gate rate of $1.9238 per Mcf.
(2) Correction of the estimated adjustment determined by Item B (1) above shall be included
as part of the adjustment for the second following billing month. The correcting factor (shown
below as "C") shall be expressed to the nearest $0.0001 per Mcf based upon:
(a) The corrected adjustment amount based upon the actual city gate rate, less
(b) The estimated adjustment amount billed under Item B (1) above, divided by
(c) Distribution system residential and commercial sales Mcf recorded on the
Company's books during the prior year for the month that the correction is included as
part of the adjustment.
(3) The adjustment determined by Item B (1) and Item B (2) above shall be multiplied by a
tax factor of 1.03090 to include street and alley rental and state occupation tax due to
increasing company revenues under this gas cost adjustment provision.
In summary, the gas cost adjustment (GCA) shall be determined to the nearest $0.0001 per
Mcf by Item B (1), Item B (2) and Item B (3) as follows:
GCA = (Item B (1) + Item B (2) X Item B (3))
GCA = (1.0356) (Re - $1.9238) + C X 1.03090
Item C. Tax Adjustment
The tax adjustment shall be an amount equivalent to the proportionate part of any
new tax, or increased tax, or any other governmental imposition, rental, fee or charge
(except state, county, city and special district ad valorem taxes and taxes on net income)
levied, assessed or imposed subsequent to October 1, 1978, upon or allocable to the
Company's distribution operations, by any new or amended law, ordinance or contract.
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Item D. Consumption for Air Conditioning Purposes:
(1) For quantities of natural gas of 8,000 cubic feet or less consumed by residential
customers using gas for air conditioning purposes during billing periods between the meter reading
dates in May and October of each year, the rate shown in Items A, B and C of this Attachment
shall be charged.
(2) For quantities of natural gas in excess of 8,000 cubic feet consumed by residential
customers using gas for air conditioning purposes during billing periods between the meter reading
dates in May and October of each year, the rate shall be as shown in Item A less $.25 per Mcf
and adjusted in accordance with Items B and C.
(3) For all quantities of natural gas separately metered and consumed by commercial customers
for air conditioning purposes during billing periods between the meter reading dates in May and
October of each year, the rate shall be that prescribed in Item A, less $.25 per Mcf and adjusted
in accordance with Items B and C.
(4) For quantities of natural gas not separately metered and consumed by commercial
customers for air conditioning purposes during billing periods between the meter reading dates
in May and October of each year, the rate shall be that prescribed in Item A, less $.25 per
Mcf and adjusted in accordance with Items B and C applied to volumes computed as follows:
June 8 MCF per nominal ton installed capacity
July 9 to to t, is is to
August 9 " Is to If
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September 8 " " If
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October 5 " " " " " It
Installed capacity shall mean name -plate capacity of the plant normally and regularly used for
maximum conditions and does not include standby or unused facilities. The Mcf so computed
shall not exceed 95% of the total monthly consumption. All gas consumed in excess of the quantities
determined above shall be billed in accordance with Items A, B and C of this Attachment.
Item E. Schedule of Service Charges
(1) Reconnect Charge
In addition to the charges and rates set out above, the company shall charge and collect
the sum of:
Schedule Charge
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 10.00
5 p.m. to 8 a. m. Monday through Friday 30.00
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 30.00
as a reconnect charge for each reconnection or reinauguration of gas service, where
service has been discontinued at the same premises for any reason, with the following exceptions.
(a) Goto builder who uses gas temporarily during construction or for display purposes.
(b) For the first occupant of the premises.
(c) Whenevergas service has been temporarily interruped because of system outage, service
work or appliance installation done by Company; or
(d) For any reason deemed necessary for Company operations.
(2) Appliance, Gas Light, and Air Conditioning Service Charges.
Applicance Service Charges
Schedule Hourly Charge
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday $16.00
5 p.m. to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday $24.00
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays $24.00
An additional charge of $11.00 added to the above charges when a second employee (helper) is
required.
Time in excess of one hour prorated in 15 minutes increments, as follows:
Increments Standard Working Hours Non -Standard Working Hours
15 minutes 4.00 6.00
30 minutes $ 8.00 $12.00
45 minutes $12.00 $18.00
60 minutes $16.00 $24.00
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Standard working hours defined as 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays.
All new company sold grills serviced free of charge for 90 days, during standard working hours.
Gas Light Service
Service Charge
Clean and replace mantles $5.00
Painting (black and white and/or replacing glass panes $4.00
All new company sold gas lights serviced free of charge for 90
days, during standard working hours.
Air conditioning Service
Schedule Hourly Charge
An— d
y our Sunday through Saturday and Holidays $20.00
Time in excess of one hour prorated in 15 minute increments, as follows:
Increments
A I I Hours
15 minutes
$ 5.00
30 minutes
$10.00
45 minutes
$15.00
60 minutes
$20.00
All new company -sold air conditioning units serviced free of charge for one year from date
of installation.
No additional charge for second employee (helper).
Labor charges in excess of factory allowances for warranty replacement and repair will be
passed on to the customer.
(3) Charges for replacing Yard Lines
Item or Service
Basic service charge for all replacement work
Prebent Riser with Support Post
Noncorrodible Prebent Riser
Stopcock
Ditch, replace 1-1/4 inch (or smaller) pipe, and obtain city inspection
Remove grass, ditch, replace 1-1/4 inch (or smaller) pipe, obtain city
inspection and replace grass
Insert 11/4 (or smaller) Polyethylene pipe in existing service line
Special trip to perform yard line work at customer's request and work
cannot be scheduled for Company convenience
Work performed on overtime basis at customer's request
Disconnecting or reconnecting customer yard line at main when yard
line is replaced by other contractors
Charge
$30.00
$16.00
$11.00
$ 4.25
$ 1.45 per foot
$ 1.75 per foot
$ 1.35 per foot
$30.00 additional
$46.50 per hour 1/
$30.00
A firm price quotation will be made on the basis of labor, material, and other costs for replac-
ing yard lines larger than 11/4 inch in size.
1/ Computed at one-fourth the hourly rate for each 15 minute period or fraction thereof. The
same work performed on a call -out basis will be charged at the overtime rate with a two hour
minimum charge.
(4) Main Line Extension Rate (Residential)
The charge for extending mains beyond the free limit extablished by Lone Star Gas, or any
free limit established by city franchise is $4.50 per foot except for large commercial and
industrial consumers which are handled on an actual cost per foot basis.
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(5) Returned Check Charges
A returned check handling charge of %5 is made for each check returned to the company for
reasons of non -sufficient funds, account closed, payment withheld, invalid signature or improper
preparation.
Ordinance No 79-41
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR FUEL
FLOWAGE FEES AT GEORGETOWN
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS, lease contracts between the City and Fixed Base Operators
(lessees) at the Georgetown Municipal Airport provide that the Lessor (City)
shall have the right to impose non-discriminatory rules, regulations and
standards as a condition of conducting an aeronautical activity on the Airport,
and
WHEREAS, the charging of a fuel flowage fee has been established as
a fair and equitable way of raising revenues to off -set expenses of operating
a public Airport and
WHEREAS, most Airports charge a fuel flowage fee of one to six cents
per gallon of aviation fuel delivered to FBO's authorized to store, use or sell
aviat}on fuel on public Airports, and
WHEREAS, the Georgetown Municipal Airport Board recommends that
two cents per gallon is a fair and equable fuel flowage fee for the Georgetown
Municipal Airport at this time, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN
1 The fuel flowage fees to be paid by Lessees to the City of Georgetown
on fuel delivered to Lessees at Georgetown Municipal Airport shall be two cents
per gallon.
2 The City Manager is authorized to execute amendments to lease
contracts with Fixed Base Operators providing that such Lessees supply
the City with monthly reports showing the amount of fuel delivered to Lessee
This amendment shall be in form substantially as set out in Exhibit "A" hereto
PASSED AND APPROVED this the �,d day of e5?,_,1,��-,Cf'.-- r"' , 1979,
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firs re ding and PASSED AND APP�E�this Z� ���/, day of
1979, upon second reading
AT'T'EST.
Walden
City Secretary
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John C. Doerfler,ayor
ClIty of Georgetow
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