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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 75-06 - Telephone Company Rates459 STATE OF TEXAS 'BYAUTHORITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON OF THE CITY OF � GEORGETOWN M121312w; AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND PRESCRIBING THE RATES, OF THE GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHWEST: AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT- IVE DATE OF THESE RATES. WHEREAS, the,General Telephone Company of the Southwest has f i led'an Application with the City Council of the City of Georgetown to increase its rates within the City of Georgetown to be charged to users of local exchange telephone service, and the City Council after duly considering said Application, making an investigation, study,''and giving the Company a Hearing, is of the opinion that the rates prescribed in this Ordinance will yield a fair rate of return to the Company on the property actually used for rendering service to the Public; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: Section 1. That the General Telephone Company of the Southwest is hereby authorized to place in effect as of the 14th day of April A. D., 1975, the following schedule of rates: Class of Service t0onthly Rate One Party Business $14.00 Two Party Business - Flat Rate 11.60 Multi -Party Business, Rural -Flat Rate 15.45 Business Extension - Flat Rate 2.35 Semi -Public Coin Station 14.00 One Party Residence - Flat Rate 6.55 Two Party Residence - Flat Rate 5.40 Four Party Residence - Flat Rate 4.20 Multi -Party Residence, Rural - Flat Rate 7.25 Residence Extension - Flat Rate 1.25 The rate for Key System circuits is $17.50. The rate for PBX trunks is $24.50. Section 2. A service charge of $30'.0.0 for residential and $40.00 for business shall be established as a charge for minimum service, installation, reconnects and moves or changes. Section 3. That the present levels of rates and charges for miscellaneous services and equip- ment not included in the rates specified in. this,Ordinance were taken into account in establish- ing the here approved schedule rates and charges, and all such rates and charges for miscell- aneous services and equipment shall remain subject to the powers of the City Council. There- fore, in the event that the General Telephone Company of the Southwest desires to increase such rates and charges for miscellaneous services and equipment it shall, prior to instituting any increase in such rates and charges, file with the City a proposed tariff, together with a report showing the class of service or equipment involved, the present annual revenues being obtained from such service, the prospective number of customers- to be affected, the amount of theproposed monthly increase in the rates and charges for such service, and the estimated annual increase in revenues to be generated by such increase in rates and charges. Section 4. That these rates shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. on the 14th day of April, A.D., 1975. Section 5. That 'the rates prescribed in the Ordinance of September 25, 1972 are hereby rescinded and set aside as of the effective date of the rates prescribed in this Ordinance. 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'"Allocations" means for all utilities, the division of plant, revenues, expenses, taxes and reserves between cities or between cities and unincorporated areas, where such items are used for providing utility service for more than one city or for a city and unincorporated areas.:Examples of items subject to allocation include general office buildings, general administrative expenses, and income taxes. C. "Separation" means, for communications utilities only, the division of plant, revenues, expenses, taxes and reserves, and the amounts thereof, applicable to exchange or local service where such items are used in common for providing utility service to both local exchange service and other service, such as interstate or intrastate service. SECTION III DEFINITION OF STATUTORY RATE BASE A. Fair Value. Utility rates shall be based on the fair value of property used andusefulin providing service. "Fair value" shall be a.reasonable balance between original cost less depreciation and replacement or trended cost less an adjustment for both present age and condition., The adjustment for both present age and condition shall not be a lesser percentage of replacement or trended cost than book depreciation is for original costs. B,. Balance Between Original Cost and, ReElocement Costs. Unless otherwise determined by City, "reasons le balance" shall mean 60% weighting of original cosh less depreciation and 40% weighting of replacement or trended costs less adjustment for both present age and con- dition. In City's determination of reasonable balance., it may consider inflation, deflation, quality,of service being provided, growth rate of service area, and need for Utility to attract new capital. C. Deduction. In arriving at fair value rate base, deductions shall be made for: (1) contributions in aid of construction, and (2) deferred liabilities such as deferred income taxes and invest- ment tax credit, representing interest free capital. D. Rate Base. When requesting a change in rates Utility shall treat, for rate base purposes, the following items as indicated. 1. Construction work i n progress - shall not be included in rate base. 2. Plant held for future use- shall not be included in rate base. 3. Materials and supplies - oxeasonable blance may be included in rate base unless funds suffici nt for such purposes have been provided by ratepayers through advance payment for service, tax accruals or other means. 4. Working Capital - a reasonable allowance, which shall not exceed 1/8 of cash oper- ating and maintenance expenses for the test period, may be included in rate base unless sufficient funds for such purposes have been provided by ratepayers through advance payment for service, tax accruals or other means. City may, in consideration of local circumstances, require or permit, by specific action, treatment of the four items enumerated above in -such other mannerAt considers appropriate. City may. include or exclude other items from the rate base for reasonable cause. E., Aggregate of: Rate Base Elements: The aggregate of of I property rate base, elements., not including items fl through 4 enumerated above, shall not exceed1 10% of original cost undepreciated for those same items. SECTION, IV, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS A. Information to be filed. Utility shall file annually with the City Secretary of City a complete balance sheet and operating statement. Such balance sheet and operating statement shall cover the local service area of Utility and shall be appropriate for City's use in reviewing local operations and in -setting service rates. Such material shall include a statement of the total number of customers by classes (for a,telephone company the numberof te,lephones'by classes) served -,within City and within the service territory covered by the operating statement; shall cover the fiscal year of Utility unless some other fiscal period shall be approved by City; and shall be filed within 120 days after the close of said period. 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PROCEDURAL RULES A. Expenses of Rate Cases. City shall have the right to select and employ rate consultants, engineers, accountants, auditors, attorneys and other personnel to conduct investigations, present evidence, advise the Council, and conduct litigation on the establishment of telephone rates, charges or fares; .Utility shall reimburse City for all such personnel costs and all other reasonable and necessary expense incurred; and such rate consultants, engineers, accountants, auditors and attorneys shall be qualified, competent,and of good standing in their professions. The procedural rules set forth in City's Home Rule Charter shall apply and shall be followed. B. Notice of Intent to File General Rate Proceeding. Utility shall file notice of its intent to seek a general rate increase at least thirty.(30) day s before filing of its application. Such notice of intent shall detail proposed increases and shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Georgetown, Texas, during such notice period at the expense of Uti I i ty. C. Ex Parte Contacts with City Councilmen. After giving notice of intent to file a general rate proceeding, no officer, employee, agent or representative of Utility shall have any contact or discussion, verbal or written, with the Mayor or any member of the City's governing body regarding an increase in telephone rates, or directly or indirectly through others, seek to influence any City Councilman regarding any such increase, except through the application and public hearing process provided for herein. D. Rules of Procedure. - City may adopt rules of procedure for public hearings, including extent and nature of presentation, order of proceeding and extent of cross-examination. E. Records of Utility. Copies of requested records shall be promptly provided to any design- ated representati.ve of City without cost to City. F. Hearings. No general rate increase shall be granted without public hearing at which Utility shall have burden of proving, through clear and convincing evidence, the necessity for such increase. All hearings may be before the full City Council. At the discretion of the Council, in each case, Council may provide that hearings shall be conducted before a committee of the Council, a hearing examiner who may be an employee of City, any person designated by the City Council to act in such capacity, or an independent panel of citizens designated by the Council. A record shall be made of all hearings at the expense of: Utility. In the event the full Council does not conduct the hearings, a written report and recommen- dation from the committee, examiner or panel shall be filed with the City Council, together with the record from such hearings. In such latter case, the Council need not conduct further hearings, but may act on the basis of such report, recommendation and record together with any written argument which any citizen, the Utility, Utility representative, designated City staff member, auditor, attorney or consultant engaged by City may wish to file (within fifteen (15) days after filing of said report) in response to such report, recommendation and record. G. Evidence. All testimony at such public hearings shall be under oath and all exhibits or documentary evidence introduced at such hearings shall be supported by sworn testimony. For this purpose, oath may be administered by appropriate parties conducting the hearing. H. Time Limitations. City shall promptly review and take action on each application for a general rate increase within ninety (90) days after its filing. Failure to act within such period shall be tantamount to a denial. In the event of such failure to act, Utility may appeal such decision as provided by law. Such ninety (90) day period may be extended through agree- ment with Utility, or in the event the City Council finds good cause for such extension. Good cause for extension shall include, but not be limited to, complexity or magnitude of the evidence, failure of Utility to promptly proceed, failure of Utility to promptly,provide information requested and newly discovered evidence. 1, Council Ordinance. 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