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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, FINDING THAT THE CURRENT
RATES OF COSERV GAS LTD. ARE UNREASONABLE; APPROVING COSERV GAS
LTD.' S REVISED AND UNCONTESTED TARIFFS; SETTING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
NEW TARIFFS AS OCTOBER 1, 2009; FINDING RATE CASE EXPENSES REASONABLE;
FINDING THAT ANY RELIEF REQUESTED BY COSERV GAS LTD. NOT SPECIFICALLY
GRANTED HEREIN IS DENIED; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW;
PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF THIS ORDINANCE TO COSERV GAS LTD.; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on or about December 18, 2008, CoServ Gas Ltd. ("CoServ" or
"Company"), filed with the City of Denton ("City") a Statement of Intent to change gas rates in
all municipalities within the CoServ System; and,
WHEREAS, the City has exclusive original jurisdiction to evaluate the Company's
Statement of Intent as it pertains to the distribution facilities located within the City, pursuant to
Texas Utilities Code 102.001(b) and 103.001; and
WHEREAS, the City suspended the initial effective date of CoServ' s rate request, and
CoServ subsequently extended the effective date of the rate increase to allow the City to
investigate the Company's filing and to consider settlement of the request; and
WHEREAS, failure to take action regarding CoServ' s rate request by September 20,
2009, will cause CoServ' s filed request to become effective for all CoServ customers within the
municipal limits; and
WHEREAS, the City joined the Coalition of Cities Served by CoServ ("Cities"), a group
of other cities similarly affected by CoServ' s rate request to jointly hire counsel and an
independent consultant to review CoServ' s application; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of the Company's filing and the report issued by Cities'
expert, the City concludes that CoServ' s current rates are unreasonable and should be changed;
and
WHEREAS, the Company and Cities have reached an agreement as to CoServ' s filed
request to increase rates conditioned upon final approval by Cities; and
WHEREAS, the Company's requested increase in system-wide annual revenues of
$2,915,367 is excessive, and the Company has agreed to an increase in system-wide base
revenues of $1,300,000, and to retain its current schedule of miscellaneous service charges; and
WHEREAS, Cities' rate case expenses incurred in this proceeding are reasonable and
necessary in the amount specified below and should be reimbursed by CoServ; and
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WHEREAS, the Company' s rate case expenses in the amount specified below are
reasonable and necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the tariffs proposed by the Company in settlement
between the Company and the Coalition of Cities Served by CoServ and has determined that
approval of the tariffs is in the best interest of the City and its residents, results in just and
reasonable rates, and, therefore, should be approved by the City; and
WHEREAS, since the Company filing is based upon system-wide standardized rates and
tariffs, it would be inappropriate for any city or residents of any city to receive benefits not
enjoyed by the entire system; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. It is in the best interest of the City and its residents to adopt the revised
tariffs attached hereto to this Ordinance as Exhibit A that reflect the settlement agreement
reached between CoServ and the Coalition of Cities Served by CoServ.
SECTION 2. The adoption of the attached revised tariffs provides for just and reasonable
rates to be charged system-wide by the Company.
SECTION 3. Cities rate case expenses in the amount of $59,439 are reasonable and
necessary and shall be reimbursed by CoServ. CoServ' s rate case expenses are found to be
reasonable and necessary in the amount of $325,655. Rate case expenses shall be recovered as
provided in Rate Schedule 9 (RIDER RCE - RATE CASE EXPENSES) of the tariffs in Exhibit
A hereto, using surcharge of $0.00271 per Ccf, including interest as specified in the Rider.
SECTION 4. The effective date of the new tariffs is October 1, 2009.
SECTION 5. No specific rate base, return, revenue or cost adjustments or rate making
methodologies are approved in reaching the revenue requirements settlement that leads to the
rates and charges adopted by this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. Relief requested by CoServ not specifically addressed herein is denied.
SECTION 7. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this
Ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law and that public notice of the time,
place and purpose of said meeting was given as required.
SECTION 8. A copy of this Ordinance, constituting final action on the CoServ
application, be forwarded to the appropriate designated representative of the Company, Charles
D. Harrell, Chief Financial Officer, CoServ Gas Ltd., 7701 South Stemmons, Corinth, Texas
76210-1842, and to Geoffrey Gay, legal counsel to Cities, within 10 days.
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SECTION 9. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of , 2009.
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BY:
APPR VED AS-jTO LEGAL FORM:
ANI A BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
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ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Applicable to:
Entire System Page 1 of 1
Effective Date:
Rate
Schedule
Description
1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.
UTILITY OPERATIONS
3.
CITY AND COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
4.
DEFINITIONS
5.
RATE R - RESIDENTIAL SALES
6.
RATE C - COMMERCIAL SALES
7.
RATE PGF - PURCHASED GAS FACTOR
8.
RIDER PSF - PIPELINE SAFETY FEE
9.
RIDER RCE - RATE CASE EXPENSES
10.
RIDER WNA - WEATHER NORMALIZATION ADJUSTMENT
11.
RATE M - MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE CHARGES
12.
RATE Q - QUALITY OF SERVICE
13.
RATE CP - CURTAILMENT POLICY
14.
RATE DEP - CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 2
UTILITY OPERATIONS
Applicable to: Entire System Page 1 of 1
Effective Date:
CoServ Gas, Ltd. owns and operates a natural gas distribution system that provides natural gas
service in Texas.
The following will respond to inquiries regarding provisions of this Tariff for Gas Service:
Tariff Coordinator
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
7701 South Stemmons
Corinth, Texas 76210
Telephone: (940) 321-7800
Email Address: tariff@coserv.com
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ'Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 3
CITY AND COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
Applicable to: Entire System Page 1 of 1
Effective Date:
CITIES & TOWNS
Allen
Argyle
Bartonville
Celina
Corinth
Cross Roads
Denton
Double Oak
Fairview
Flower Mound
Fort Worth
Frisco
Highland Village
Little Elm
Lewisville
Lucas
McKinney
Murphy
Parker
Plano
Ponder
Prosper
St. Paul
Shady Shores
The Colony
Wylie
COUNTIES
Denton
Collin
Kaufman
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 4
DEFINITIONS
Applicable to: Entire System Page 1 of 1
Effective Date:
COMAMRCIAL CUSTOMER - A customer, other than a residential customer, and not
otherwise covered by a contract under the contract rate provisions of Section 104.003 of the
Texas Utilities Code.
COMMISSION - The Railroad Commission of Texas
COMPANY - CoServ Gas, Ltd., its successors, and its assigns
CUSTOMER - An individual, family, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation, etc.,
or governmental agency who is receiving or who is receiving the benefit of gas service at a
specified point of delivery
RATE SCHEDULE - A statement of the method of determining charges for Gas Service,
including the conditions under which such method applies.
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER - Unless otherwise specified in the rate schedule, a customer
whose service is separately and individually metered in an individual private Dwelling Unit or in
an individually metered apartment, condominium, or similar dwelling and who uses natural gas
primarily for Residential End Uses and occupies the building.
RESIDENTIAL END USES - Heating, space heating, cooking, water heating, and other similar
type uses in a dwelling.
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 5
RATE R - RESIDENTIAL SALES
Applicable to: Entire System Page 1 of 2
Effective Date:
Application of Schedule
Schedule applies to all Residential Customers.
Monthly Base Rate
Customer's base monthly bill will be calculated using the following Customer and Ccf charges:
Charge
Customer Charge
Amount
$ 7.00 per month, plus
Volumetric Charge
Purchased Gas Factor
$.19771 per Ccf
In addition to the base monthly bill above, each customer's bill will include a Purchased Gas
Factor to account for purchased gas costs and computed in accordance with Rate PGF -
Purchased Gas Factor. '
Taxes
In addition to the monthly charges above, each customer's bill will include a charge for an
amount equivalent to the customer's proportional part of the city franchise fees, state gross
receipts taxes, or other governmental levies payable by the Company, exclusive of federal
income taxes. Municipal franchise fees are determined by each municipality's franchise
ordinance. Each municipality's franchise ordinance will specify the percentage and applicability
of franchise fees. From time to time, the tax factor may be adjusted, if required, to account for
any over- or under-recovery of municipal franchise fees by the Company and to include an
amount equivalent to the proportionate part of any new tax or increased franchise fee or tax, or
any other governmental imposition, rental fee, or charge levied, assessed or imposed subsequent
to the effective date of this tariff by any governmental authority, including districts, created
under the laws of the State of Texas. The Company will also collect sales taxes where
applicable. Gross receipts taxes and municipal franchise fees will only be charged to customers
within the incorporated areas.
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 5
RATE R - RESIDENTIAL SALES
Applicable to: Entire System Page 2 of 2
Effective Date:
Surcharges
In addition to the monthly charges above, each customer's bill will include an amount for
surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s): Rider PSF, and Rider RCE.
Line Extension Policy
The company has the right to contract with individual customers for the installation of gas
facilities as provided for by the city franchise. Upon the request of a prospective new residential
or commercial customer for service in an area served by CoServ Gas, CoServ Gas will extend its
main lines up to 100 feet from an existing CoServ Gas main in the Public Rights of Way, without
charge. The 100-foot allowance applies to a single customer or to a group of customers
requesting service from the same extension. Customers requesting mainline extensions in excess
of 100 feet shall bear the cost of any additional main, and shall bear the cost of all yard lines,
service lines, customer meters and regulators, and appurtenant equipment, in accordance with the
charges listed in item 12, Line Extension and Installation, of Rate M, Miscellaneous Service
Charges. CoServ Gas is not required to extend its mains or facilities if the customer will not use
gas for space heating and water heating, or the equivalent load, at a minimum.
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 6
RATE C - CONUKERCIAL SALES
Applicable to: Entire System Page 1 of 2
Effective Date:
Application of Schedule
Schedule applies to all commercial customers.
Monthly Base Rate
Customer's base monthly bill will be calculated using the following Customer and Ccf charges:
Charge
Customer Charge
Amount
$13.50 per month, plus
Volumetric Charge
Purchased Gas Factor
$.23043 per Ccf
In addition to the base monthly bill above, each customer's bill will include a Purchased Gas
Factor to account for purchased gas costs and computed in accordance with Rate PGF -
Purchased Gas Factor.
Taxes
In addition to the monthly charges above, each customer's bill will include a charge for an
amount equivalent to the customer's proportional part of the city franchise fees, state gross
receipts taxes, or other governmental levies payable by the Company, exclusive of federal
income taxes. Municipal franchise fees are determined by each municipality's franchise
ordinance. Each municipality's franchise ordinance will specify the percentage and applicability
of franchise fees. From time to time, the tax factor may be adjusted, if required, to account for
any over- or under-recovery of municipal franchise fees by the Company and to include an
amount equivalent to the proportionate part of any new tax or increased franchise fee or tax, or
any other governmental imposition, rental fee, or charge levied, assessed or imposed subsequent
to the effective date of this tariff by any governmental authority, including districts, created
under the laws of the State of Texas. The Company will also collect sales taxes where
applicable. Gross receipts taxes and municipal franchise fees will only be charged to customers
within the incorporated areas.
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 6
RATE C - CONVYIERCIAL SALES
Applicable to: Entire System Page 2 of 2
Effective Date:
Surcharges
In addition to the monthly charges above, each customer's bill will include an amount for
surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s): Rider PSF, and Rider RCE.
Line Extension Poli
cy
The company has the right to contract with individual customers for the installation of gas
facilities as provided for by the city franchise. Upon the request of a prospective new residential
or commercial customer for service in an area served by CoServ Gas, CoServ Gas will extend its
main lines up to 100 feet from an existing CoServ Gas main in the Public Rights of Way, without
charge. The 100-foot allowance applies to a single customer or to a group of customers
requesting service from the same extension. Customers requesting mainline extensions in excess
of 100 feet shall bear the cost of any additional main, and shall bear the cost of all yard lines,
service lines, customer meters and regulators, and appurtenant equipment, in accordance with the
charges listed in item 12, Line Extension and Installation, of Rate M, Miscellaneous Service
Charges. CoServ Gas is not required to extend its mains or facilities if the customer will not use
gas for space heating and water heating, or the equivalent load, at a minimum.
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 7
RATE PGF - PURCHASED GAS FACTOR
Applicable to: Entire System Page 1 of 5
Effective Date:
Purpose and Intent
This provision is intended to allow collection of the gas purchase costs of CoServ Gas, Ltd.
(hereinafter "CoServ Gas" or the "Company") in a manner that will lessen monthly fluctuations
in the Purchased Gas Factor and ensure that actual costs billed to customers are fully reconciled
with actual costs incurred, subject to limitations for excessive lost and unaccounted for gas. The
billing methods set forth herein are intended to be followed to the extent the goals are realized.
To the extent the billing methods fail to achieve these goals, the methodology shall be revised
and a revised tariff filed to reflect such revisions. The Company will make appropriate
regulatory filings and obtain regulatory approvals, as required, before making changes to its
rates.
Applicability
This clause shall apply to all CoServ Gas tariffs that incorporate this Purchased Gas Factor
provision and which have been properly filed and implemented with the appropriate
jurisdictional authority.
Dpfinitinna
Standard Cubic Foot of Gas - the amount of gas contained in one (1) cubic foot of space at a
standard pressure of fourteen and sixty-five hundredths (14.65) pounds per square inch, absolute
and a standard temperature of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit.
Ccf - one hundred standard cubic feet of gas.
Mcf - one thousand standard cubic feet of gas.
Purchased Gas Volumes - The volumes of gas, expressed in Mcf s, purchased by the Company
and received into the Company's distribution systems from all sources, including withdrawals
from storage, and excluding gas injected into storage.
Purchased Gas Cost(s) -The total cost of Purchased Gas Volumes, as received into the
Company's distribution systems, all as more specifically described herein.
Weighted Average Cost of Gas - The Purchased Gas Costs divided by the Purchased Gas
Volumes, calculated on a monthly basis, and expressed as dollars per Mcf.
Billed Gas Volumes - The volumes of gas billed to customers, plus volumes of gas billed to third
parties following losses or damages, expressed in Mcf s
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 7
RATE PGF - PURCHASED GAS FACTOR
Applicable to: Entire System Page 2 of 5
Effective Date:
Billed Gas Revenues - The total amount of revenues attributable to billings by CoServ for
Purchased Gas Costs during a given period, exclusive of any billings for any Reconciliation
Factor during the same period.
Lost and Unaccounted for Gas (LUG) - Purchased Gas Volumes minus the sum of Billed Gas
Volumes and metered Company used gas.
Purchased Gas Factor (PGF) - A factor on each customer's monthly bill, expressed in dollars
per Ccf, to reflect the Purchase Gas Costs and the Reconciliation Factor, all as more specifically
described herein.
Annual Review Period - The 12-month period ending June 30 of each year.
Annual Review - An annual review of the Company's records covering the 12-month period
ending June 30 to determine LUG volumes and any imbalances between the Purchased Gas
Costs and Billed Gas Revenues existing at the end of the Annual Review Period.
Annual Imbalance Total - The total amount determined through the Annual Review to be
credited or surcharged to customers' bills, plus interest, in order to balance Purchased Gas Costs
with Billed Gas Revenues.
Reconciliation Factor - A credit or surcharge included in the Purchased Gas Factor to reflect the
pro-rated adjustment in billings for any over or under collections on an annual basis, inclusive of
interest.
Record Keeping
The Company shall keep accurate records of all gas metered in and out of its system, gas
purchases, and Company-owned gas injected into and withdrawn from storage, and any
adjustments, including interest, relative to any imbalances. The records shall include date,
quantity, and cost details for all gas handled.
Purchased Gas Cost Calculation
The Purchased Gas Cost shall be determined for each month to fairly and accurately reflect the
cost to the Company at the points of delivery into the Company's distribution systems. The
determination shall include, but not be limited to, volumetric and demand charges for Purchased
Gas Volumes, fees paid to others where such fees are integrally tied to the purchase or
transportation of gas purchased by CoServ, pipeline transportation charges (both volumetric and
demand), and gas storage charges (both volumetric and demand).
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 7
RATE PGF - PURCHASED GAS FACTOR
Applicable to: Entire System Page 3 of 5
Effective Date:
The Company shall account for gas injected into and withdrawn from storage on a weighted
average cost basis.
Purchased Gas Factor Calculation
Each customer bill shall include a Purchased Gas Factor reflecting the estimated Weighted
Average Cost of Gas for the period covered by the bill, which estimate shall include, as
applicable, a pro-rata amount to adjust for previous over or under estimates of the Weighted
Average Cost of Gas; plus the total amount of gas cost determined to have been uncollectible,
written off, and remaining unpaid; plus a Reconciliation Factor to account for any Annual
Imbalance Total.
Annual Review
For each Annual Review Period, the Company shall determine (i) the amount of any imbalance
between the Purchased Gas Costs and Billed Gas Revenues, and (ii) the LUG volume for the
Annual Review Period. As limited by the LUG volume limitation set forth below, the Annual
Imbalance Total shall then be credited or surcharged, together with interest, to the customers'
bills over a twelve month period commencing each September 1 following the Annual Review
Period.
Annual Imbalance Total LUG Volume less than five percent of Purchased Gas Volumes
or LUG Volume is negative
If the Annual Review shows the LUG volume for the Annual Review Period to be less than five
percent of the Purchased Gas Volumes, or if the LUG volume is negative (indicating a line gain),
the Annual Imbalance Total shall be the difference between the .total Purchased Gas Cost and the
total Billed Gas Revenues for the Annual Review Period.
Annual Imbalance Total - LUG Volume is positive and is greater than five percent of
Purchased Gas Volumes
If the Annual Review shows the LUG volume for the Annual Review Period to be positive and
to be greater than five percent of the Purchased Gas Volumes, the Annual Imbalance Total shall
be determined as follows:
• The difference between the total Purchased Gas Costs and the total Billed Gas Revenues
for the Annual Review Period shall be determined;
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 7
RATE PGF - PURCHASED GAS FACTOR
Applicable to: Entire System Page 4 of 5
Effective Date:
• Minus, the Purchased Gas Costs attributable to LUG volumes in excess of 5% of the
Purchase Gas Volumes, using the Company's Weighted Average Cost of Purchased Gas
for the Review Period.
Reconciliation Factor Calculation
The Annual Imbalance Total (whether positive or negative) shall be credited or surcharged over
twelve months in equal total amounts per month, together with interest on the declining
unrecovered or uncredited balance. The recovery shall be through a Reconciliation Factor
included in the Purchased Gas Factor. The Reconciliation Factor for each month shall be
determined as follows:
• The total interest to be collected or paid shall be computed by using a monthly interest
factor equal to the annual interest rate divided by 12. The annual interest rate shall be the
interest rate established pursuant to Section 183.003 of the Texas Utilities Code, as
applicable to customer deposits, if any, of customers covered by this tariff, as such rate is
in effect during the last month of the Annual Review Period.
• The total interest to be collected or paid over the 12-month period shall be added to the
Annual Imbalance Total.
• The resulting total shall then be divided by 12 to determine the total amount to be
credited or surcharged each month.
• Each month of the twelve-month reconciliation period, the Reconciliation Factor,
expressed in Ccfs, shall be calculated by dividing the sum of amount to be credited or
surcharged during that month (which amount shall include, as necessary, an amount to
correct for any previous over- or under-estimates of Billed Gas Volumes during the
previous month or months in the same reconciliation period), by the estimated Billed Gas
Volumes for the month.
• At the end of each 12-month period, any remaining balance in the Annual Imbalance
Total shall be included in any Annual Imbalance Total to be credited or surcharged
during the successor 12-month period.
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 7
RATE PGF - PURCHASED GAS FACTOR
Applicable to: Entire System Page 5 of 5
Effective Date:
Annual Reconciliation Report
The Company shall file an Annual Reconciliation Report with the Regulatory Authority that
shall include but not necessarily be limited to:
1. A tabulation of volumes of gas purchased and costs incurred listed by account or
type of gas, supplier and source by month for the twelve months ending June 30;
2. A tabulation of the uncollectible gas cost by month for the twelve months ending
June 30;
3. A description of all other costs and refunds made during the year and their effect
on Rate PGF - Purchased Gas Factor to date;
4. A tabulation of gas units sold to general service customers and related Rate PGF -
Purchased Gas Factor revenues; and,
5. A description of the imbalance payments made to and received from the
Company's transportation customers within the service area, including monthly
imbalances incurred, the monthly imbalances resolved, and the amount of
cumulative imbalances. The description should reflect the system imbalance and
imbalance amount for each supplier using the Company's distribution system
during the reconciliation period.
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 8
RIDER PSF - PIPELINE SAFETY FEE
Applicable to: Entire System Page 1 of 1
Effective Date:
Application
Applicable to all customer classes.
Monthly calculation
Company will charge a surcharge to recover pipeline safety fees assessed by the Commission
pursuant to Section 121.211 of the Texas Utilities Code and Commission Rule 16 TAC § 8.201.
The surcharge will be charged not more often than once a year and will be billed following
payment by the Company to the Commission, in accordance with the Commission's rules.
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 9
RIDER RCE - RATE CASE EXPENSES
Applicable to: Entire System Page 1 of 1
Effective Date:
Application
Applicable to Residential and Commercial customer classes.
Monthly calculation
The bill of each residential and commercial customer shall include a surcharge designed to
recover Company's reasonable rate case expenses, including reimbursement of municipal rate
case expenses in accordance with Section 103.022 of the Texas Utilities Code. The surcharge
will be calculated on a Ccf basis using total company volumes for Residential and Commercial
customers, over a period of thirty six (36) months commencing with the date rates set forth in
this revised tariff become effective in the city, town or environs area.
All collections of the surcharge will be applied monthly to the outstanding uncollected balance of
such rate case expenses, and interest at the rate of six (6) percent per year shall be calculated on,
and added to, the declining balance each month. To the extent that some expenses may be
estimates, Company is authorized to add such expenses as incurred to the amount to be
surcharged up to the total estimated expenses of Company and municipalities being reimbursed.
Company shall file an annual report with each regulatory authority with jurisdiction setting forth
recoveries and the remaining balance in the rate expense account.
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 10
RIDER WNA - WEATHER NORMALIZATION ADJUSTMENT
Applicable to: Entire System Page 1 of 2
Effective Date:
Application
Applicable to Residential customers, as well as Commercial customers with annual consumption
less than 400 Mcf.
Monthly calculation
In order to reflect weather variances in a timely and accurate manner, the Weather Normalization
Adjustment ("WNA") factor shall be separately calculated and adjusted monthly by rate class for
each meter reading cycle ("Cycle"). Monthly WNA adjustments will be based upon weather
information for the periods beginning with the first Cycle read in November and ending with the
last Cycle read in the following May.
The WNA factor for each Cycle shall be based on the following formula:
WNA factor = WNV / CMV
WNV is calculated based on the following formula:
WNV = (HDD„ / HDDa * HL) - HL
Defmitions
CMV - Current Month Volumes billed for the Cycle.
HDD. - Normal heating degree days during the Cycle.
HDDa - Actual heating degree days during the Cycle.
HL - Heat Load volumes calculated using the following formula: Total volumes for the
Cycle less Base Load volumes where Base Load volumes are calculated by multiplying the
Base Load per customer as established in the most recent rate case by the number of
customers in the Cycle.
Monthly Report
By the 25th day of the following month, the Company will file with the Regulatory Authority a
monthly report showing the volume adjustments and WNA revenues for each applicable
customer class. Supporting documentation will be made available for review upon request.
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 10
RIDER WNA - WEATHER NORMALIZATION ADJUSTMENT
Applicable to: Entire System Page 2 of 2
Effective Date:
Annual Report
An annual report shall be filed with the regulatory authority for each six-month period beginning
with November and ending with the subsequent May by customer class. The report shall
provide: (a) the total amount of volumetric revenues collected from customers, including wNA
revenues, (b) the Base Load revenues collected from customers using the Base Load per
customer as established in the most recent rate case multiplied by the number of customers
during the period, (c) the difference between the volumetric revenues collected from customers
and the Base Load, which represents the weather-sensitive revenues billed, and (d) the calculated
wNA revenues determined by the operation of the provisions of this weather normalization
adjustment clause.
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 11
RATE M - MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE CHARGES
Applicable to: Entire System Page 1 of 3
Effective Date:
Application
The service charges listed below are in addition to any other charges under the Company's Tariff
for Gas Service and will be applied for the condition described. Other services not covered by
these standard conditions will be charged on the basis of an estimate for the job or the
Company's actual cost plus appropriate surcharges.
Applicable Charges
Service
Charge
Name and Description
Amount of
No.
Charge
Connection Charge During Business Hours
During standard business hours, for each reconnection of gas service
where service has been discontinued at the same premises for any
reason, for the initial inauguration of service, and for each
inauguration of service when the billable party has changed, with
1
the following exceptions:
$ 65
00
(a) For a builder who uses gas temporarily during construction
.
or for display purposes.
(b) Whenever gas service has been temporarily interrupted
because of System outage or service work done by
Company; or
(c) For an reason deemed necessary for Company operations
Connection Charge After Business Hours
After standard business hours, for each reconnection of gas service
where service has been discontinued at the same premises for any
reason, for the initial inauguration of service, and for each
inauguration of service when the billable party has changed, with
2
the following exceptions:
$ 97
00
(a) For a builder who uses gas temporarily during construction or
.
for display purposes.
(b) Whenever gas service has been temporarily interrupted
because of System outage or service work done by Company;
or
(c) For any reason deemed necessary for Company operations
Field Read of Meter
3
A read for change charge when it is necessary for the Company to
read the meter at a currently served location because of a change in
$ 19.00
the billable arty. .
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
RATE M - MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE CHARGES
Applicable to: Entire System Page 2 of 3
Effective Date:
Service
Charge
Name and Description
Amount of
No.
Charge
Returned Check Charges
4
Returned check handling charge for each check returned to
$ 20.00
Company for an reason.
Charge for Temporary Discontinuance of Service - Residential
Whenever service has been temporarily disconnected at the request
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of the customer, this charge plus the appropriate Connection Charge
$ 65.00
will be made to reestablish such service for that customer at the
same address.
Charge for Temporary Discontinuance of Service- NonResidential
Whenever service has been temporarily disconnected at the request
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of the customer, this charge plus the appropriate Connection Charge
$ 107.00
will be made to reestablish such service for that customer at the
same address.
Charge for Meter Testing
The Company shall, upon request of a customer, make a test of the
accuracy of the meter serving that customer. The Company shall
inform the customer of the time and place of the test and permit the
customer or his authorized representative to be present if the
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customer so desires. If no such test has been performed within the
$ 15
00
previous four (4) years for the same customer at the same location,
.
the test shall be performed without charge. If such test has been
performed for the same customer at the same location within the
previous four (4) years, the Company will charge the Meter Test
Fee. The customer must be properly informed of the result of any
test on a meter that services him.
Charge for Service Calls During Business Hours
A Service Call Charge is made for responding to a service call
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during standard business hours that is determined to be a customer
$ 26.00
related problem rather than a Company or Company facilities
problem.
Charge for Service Calls After Business Hours
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A Service Call Charge is made for responding to a service call after
standard business hours that is determined to be a customer related
$ 40.00
problem rather than a Company or Company facilities problem.
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
RATE M - MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE CHARGES
Applicable to: Entire System Page 3 of 3
Effective Date:
Service
Charge
Name and Description
Amount of
No.
Charge
Tampering Charge
No Company Meters, equipment, or other property, whether on
Customer's premises or elsewhere, are to be tampered with or
interfered with for any reason. A Tampering Charge is made for
unauthorized reconnection or other tampering with Company
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metering facilities or a theft of gas service by a person on the
$ 125.00
customer's premises or evidence by whomsoever at customer's
premises. An additional cost for the cost of repairs and/or
replacement of damaged facilities and the installation of protective
facilities or relocation of meter are made at cost plus appropriate
charges as may be detailed in the Company's Service Rules and
Regulations
Credit/Debit Card Payments Charge
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Bill payments using credit cards, debit cards, and electronic checks
Actual Cost
(includes third-party transaction fees and administrative costs).
Line Extension and Installation Charges
Extension and installation of new mains, service lines, risers, fittings
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and other appurtenant equipment pursuant to main extension policy
in municipal franchise. Credit for main pursuant to municipal
Actual Cost
franchise. The customer is responsible for the installation of yard
line and and line risers.
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Construction Crew Charges
Actual Cost
All labor charges if a construction crew is required.
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Construction Costs Charges
Actual Cost
All other construction charges.
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 12
RATE Q - QUALITY OF SERVICE
Applicable to: Entire System Page 1 of 1
Effective Date:
CoServ Gas follows the quality of service requirements as set forth in the Commission rules at
16 TAC Sections 7.45 (Quality of Service) and Section 7.460 (Suspension of Gas Utility Service
Disconnection During An Extreme Weather Emergency).
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 13
RATE CP - CURTAILMENT POLICY
Applicable to: Entire System Page 1 of 1
Effective Date:
CoServ Gas follows the requirements of the order in the Railroad Commission of Texas, Gas
Utilities Docket No. 489.
TARIFF FOR GAS SERVICE
CoServ Gas, Ltd.
Rate Schedule 14
RATE DEP - CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
Applicable to: Entire System Page 1 of 1
Effective Date:
Customer deposits are not required with acceptable credit bureau or other report of good credit
by a utility. Deposits may be required of CoServ Gas customers who have been disconnected for
nonpayment and later request to be reconnected. Deposits will be determined by estimating one-
sixth of the average annual bill, and may include allowable additional charges, as specified by
Texas Railroad Commission regulation. See applicable Commission regulation at 16 TAC
Section 7.45 (Quality of Service Rule) for other provisions governing deposits.