HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-002NO 8/-O L
AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATE TO
BE CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
AND INDUSTRIAL CONSUMERS IN THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY,
TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH RATE MAY BE
CHANGED, ADJUSTED, AND AMENDED, AND PROVIDING FOR A SCHEDULE OF
SERVICE CHARGES
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I
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 gas rendered
to residential and commercial consumers within the City Limits
of Denton, 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
SECTION II
The residential and commercial rates set forth above shall
be adjusted upward or downward from a base of $2 0279 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 as authorized by the
Railroad Commission of Texas or other regulatory body having
jurisdiction for gas delivered to the Denton distribution
system, according to Item B, in the Attachment hereto which is
incorporated herein
SECTION III
Set forth in Item C in the Attachment hereto which is
incorporated herein are the maximum rates applicable to sales
to industrial customers served under Company's standard form of
industrial sales contracts and are subject to the terms and
conditions specified therein, or as they may be amended by the
Company
SECTION IV
Company shall also receive tax adjustments according to
Item D, in the Attachment hereto which is incorporated herein
SECTION V
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 VI
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 VII
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 this the —1--4day of ,
1981
C RD 0 ST WA , MAYOR
CITY OF DE TON, TEXAS
ATTEST
B S HOLT, CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
C J TAYLOR, JR , CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
BY 01
ATTACHMENT TO ORDINANCE NO I-O 2
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
LONE STAR GAS COMPANY
TARIFFS & SCHEDULES
Item A The following rates are the maximum applicable 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 Summer rates shall
be applicable between the meter reading dates in May
and October Winter rates shall be applicable at all
other times
Residential Winter Summer
Customer Charge $3 7500 $3 7500
All Consumption @ 2 6988 Per Mcf 2 4488 Per Mcf
If the service period is less than 28 days, the
customer charge is $ 1339 times the number of days
service
Commercial Winter Summer
Customer Charge $7 0000 $7 0000
All Consumption @ 2 6988 Per Mcf 2 4488 Per Mcf
If the service period is less than 28 days, the
customer charge is $ 2500 times the number of days
service
Bills are due and payable when rendered and must be
paid within ten days from monthly billing date
Item B Gas Cost Adjustment
Each monthly bill at the above rates 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 0416 determined for the
distribution system as the ratio of Mcf
purchased (adjusted to five year weighted
average percentage of unaccounted-for gas)
divided by the Mcf sold for the 12 month period
ended June 30, 1979
(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 $2 0279 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 followinq
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 04105 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)1 X Item B (3)
GCA - [(1 0416) (Re - $2 0279) + C1 X 1 04105
Item C The following rates are the maximum applicable to sales to industrial cus-
tomers served under Company's standard form of industrial sales contracts
and subject to the terms and conditions specified therein Customer shall
receive service uncler its choice of one of the following rates
RATE 1
First 125 Mcf or less
All over 125 Mcf @
RATE 2
First 600 Mcf or less
All over 600 Mcf @
RAIE 3
First 1,250 Mcf or less
All over 1,250 llcf @
SCHOOL RATE
Fir st 150 Mcf 0
Over 150 11cf @
Minimum ilonthly Bill $10 00 per Motet Installation
$202 50
1 58 per lief
$906 00
1 435 per Mcf
$1,750 00
1 375 per Mcf
a
$ 1 61 per hicf
1 56 per hicf
Minunts billed shall be due and payable within ten days from monthly billing
date
f
AIlustmrtit for Pleat Content
This Schedule of Industrial Rates is based upon the delivery of gas
having an average total heat value of 1,000 British thermal units (Btu)
per cubic foot Should the average total heating value of gas delivered
in any monthly period be more or less than 1,000 Btu per cubic foot, tho
measured volume for such period shall be increased or decreased, respec-
tively, to the percentage by which the average heating value of such g,s
is greater or less than 1,000 Btu per cubic foot The monthly average
total heating value of the gas at a pressure of four ounces plus 14 4 pounds
per square inch and at a temperature of sixty degrees Fahrenheit shall be
determined at Company's expense by the use of standard methods and procedures
Adjustment for Gas Cost
The foregoing rates are based upon a weighted average cost of gas pur-
chased by Lone Star Gas Company of $1 00 per 1,000 cubic feet (Mcf) based
on a pressure of four ounces per square inch above an assumed atmospheric
pressure of 14 4 pounds per square inch and at a terrrprrature of sixty degrees
Fahrenheit The "weighted average cost of gas purchased," as used herein,
shall be computed by dividing the total amount paid or accrued by Company
(as reflected by Company's Gas Purchase Accounts), including any production,
severance, dedication or gathering tax paid or accrued by Company directly
or by way of reimbursement to its gas suppliers, to producers, processors,
transporters, or other sellers of gas in the latest available fiscal month
by the total volume of pipeline quality gas in 11cf purchased by Company
during said period
Whenever the weighted avcrdge cost of gas purchased is more or less
than $1 00,the amount billed under this schedule shall be increased or
decreased by the amount of such difference multrpliPd by the consumption
ui MCf, Without adjustment for heatinq value In applying the gas cost
adjustment clause, fire adjustment shall be computed to the nearest one -
hundredth of one cent
Company, from time to time, may be required by the terms of a gas pur-
chase contract (including an agreed settlement of a disputed claim) or by a
determination of a regulatory body or court to make additional payments with
respect to gas previously purchased by Company In such case, appropriate
adjustments to compensate therefor shall be made in the price payable for gas
hereunder as soon as practicable after the time of such payment so that Cus-
tomer shall bear a proportionate part of any such payment which has not been
previously included in the weighted average cost of gas purchased as defined
above
Adjustment for Taxes, Licenses, Fees, Charges, and Rentals
Customer shall pay Company an amount equivalent to a proportionate part
of all taxes or rentals which now are or which may be levied, charged or
imposed by any governmental body under authority of any law, ordinance or
contract for the use of the public streets alleys and thoroughfares in the
conduct of Company's business, or because of Company's occupation, and Cus-
tomer shall pay Company an amount equivalent to a proportionate part of any
new tax or increased tax or any other governmental imposition, rental, fee
or charge levied or charged after July 1, 19/6, (except state, county, city,
and special district ad valorem taxes, taxes on net income and any produc-
tion or similar tax included in the weighted average cost of gas as provided
Wn the gas cost adjustment clause)
Item D
Item E
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
January 1, 1980, upon or allocable to the Company's distribution operations,
by any new or amended law, ordinance or contract
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 $20 00
5 P M to 8 A M Monday through Friday 30 00
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 30 00
a$ 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) For a builder who uses gas temporarily during construction
or for display purposes
(b) For the first occupant of the premises
(c) Whenever gas service has been temporarily interrupted
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
Appliance Service Charges
Schedule Hourly Charg
8 A H to
5 P M Monday
through Fttday
$18 00
5 P M to
8 A M Monday
through Friday
27 00
Saturdays,
Sundays and
Holidays
27 00
An additional charge of $12 added to the above charges when a second employee
(helper) is required
Time in excess of one hour prorated to 15 minute increments, as follows
Standard
Non -Standard
Increments
Working —Hours
WorkingHours
ours
15
minutes
$ 4
50
$ 6 75
30
minutes
9
00
13 50
45
minutes
13
50
20 25
60
minutes
18
00
27 00
Standard working houts defined as 8 A M to 5 P 11 Monday through Friday
except holidays
All new company sold grills serviced free or charge for 90 days, during stan-
dard working hours
Gas Light Service a
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 Conditionig Service
ichFdule Hourly ChdrjC
Any hour Sunday through Saturday and Holidays $20 00
Time in excess of one hour prorated in 15 minute increments, as follows
Increments All 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 1 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
Charge
Ea<ic service charge for all replacement work- $40 00
Prebent Riser with Support Post - 20 00
Noncorrodible Prebent Riser - 15 00
Stopcock - 4 95
Ditch, replace 1 1/4 inch (or smaller) pipe,
and obtain city inspection -
2 00 per foot
Remove grass, ditch, replace 1 1/4 inch
(or smaller) pipe, obtain city inspection
and replace grass -
2 30 per foot
Insert 1 1/4 inch (or Smaller) Polyethylene
pipe in existing service line -
1 90 per foot A
Special trip to perform yard line work
at customer's request and work cannot be
scheduled for Company convenience -
40 00 additional
Work performed on overtime basis at
customer's request -
60 00 per hour 1/
Disconnecting or reconnecting customer yard
_
line at main when yard line is replaced
by other contractors -
40 00
A firm price quotation will be made on the basis of labor, material, and
other costs for replacing yard lines larger than 1 1/4 inch in size
I/ Computed at one-fourth the hourly rate for each 15 minute period
or fraction thereof The same work performed on a call -out bdsis
will be charged at the overtime rate with a two hour minimum charge
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(4) Main Line Extension Rate (Residential)
The charge for extending mains beyond the trek- limit established 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
(5) Returned Check Charges
A returned check handling charge of $5 00 nt made for each check
returned to the Company for reasons of non -sufficient funds, account
closed, payment withheld, invalid signature, or improper preparation
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STATE OF TEXAS G
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COUNTY OF DENTON G
I, Secretary of the City of
Denton, Denton unty, Texas, hereby certify that the above and foregoing
is a true and correct copy of an ordinance passed and approved by the 1ty
Council of the City of Denton at a jam„ session held on the
day of 194 , as �t mars of record in the Minute of
said c — ci in o < �_1. page
WITNESS MY HAND ANQ SEAL
of A D 19&
OF SAID CITY, this the � day
Secret
City of Denton, Texas