Ordinance 1981-14
ORDINANCE NO.81-14
AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATE TO BE
CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CON-
SUMERS IN THE CITY OF WYLIE, COLLIN 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 IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, 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 gen-
eral service rate for sales of natural gas rendered to residential and com-
mercial consumers within the City limits of Wylie, Texas, by Lone Star Gas
Company, a division of ENSERCH CORPORATION, a Texas Corporation, its suc-
cessors and assigns, is hereby fixed and determined as set forth in Item A, in
the Attachment hereto which is incorporated herein.
SECTION 2. The residential and commercial rates set forth above
shall be adjusted upward or downward from a base of $2.4624 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 author-
ized by the Railroad Commission of Texas or other regulatory body having juris-
diction for gas delivered to the Wylie distribution 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. 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 D, in the Attachment hereto which is incorporated herein.
SECTION 5. 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 6. 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 10th day of November
A.D. 1981 .
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Wylie, Collin 'ounty, rexas, hereby certify that the above and foregoing
is a true and correct copy of an ordinance passed and approved by theCjty
Council of the Cit.,Y of Wylie at a 1',/0 (If\ session held on the !() r,,-)
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ATTACHMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. ~), i i_\
CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS
LONE STAR GAS COMPANY
TARIFFS & SCHEDULES
Item A. The following rates are the maximum applicable to residential and commer-
cial 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:
Customer Charge
All Consumption @
Winter
$4.5000
3.0967 Per Mcf
Summer
$4.5000
2.8467 Per Mcf
If the service period is less than 28 days, the customer charge is
$.1607 times the number of days service.
Commerc i a 1 :
Customer Charge
All Consumption @
Winter
$7.5000
3.0967 Per Mcf
Summer
$7.5000
2.8467 Per Mcf
If the service period is less than 28 days, the customer charge is
$.2679 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
fo llows :
(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 1.0526 determined in establishing the
above rates for the distribution system as the ratio of
adjusted purchased volumes divided by adjusted sales volumes.
(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 liRe).
(c) The base city gate rate of $2.4624 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
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 1.04163 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 = [(1.0526) (Re - $2.4624) + C] x 1.04163
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
January 1, 1981, upon or allocable to the Company's distribution operations,
by any new or amended law, ordinance or contract.
Item D. 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
5 P.M. to 8 A.M. Monday through Friday
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
$20.00
30.00
30.00
as a reconnect charge for each reconnection or reinauguration
of gas service, where service has been discontinued at the
same premi ses for any reason, with the fo llowing except ions.
(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 operat ions.
(2) Appliance, Gas Light, and Air Conditioning Service Charges
Appliance Service Charges
Schedule
Hourly Charge
8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday
5 P.M. to 8 A.M. Monday through Friday
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
$18.00
27.00
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 in 15 minute increments, a~ follows:
Increments
Standard
Work i ng Hours
Non-Standard
Working Hours
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
$ 4.50
9.00
13.50
18.00
$ 6.75
13.50
20.25
27.00
Standard working hours defined as 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday except
ho 1 i days.
All new company sold grills serviced free of charge for 90 days, during stan-
dard working hours.
Gas Light Service
Service
Charge
Clean and replace mantles
Painting (black and white) and/or replacing
glass panes
All new company sold gas lights serviced free
of charge for 90 days, during standard working hours.
$5.00
4.00
Air Conditioning Service
Schedule
Hourly Charge
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
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
$ 5.00
10.00
15.00
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.
(4) Main Line Extension Rate (Residential)
The charge for extending mains beyond the free limit established by
Lone Star Gas, or any free limit established ty 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 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 81-14
AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATE TO BE
CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS
IN THE CITY OF WYLIE, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN
WHICH SUCH RATE MAY BE CHANGED, ADJUSTED, AND AMENDED; AND PROVIDING
FOR A SCHEDULE OF SERVICE CHARGES.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 10th day of November, 1981.
Signed/John W. Akin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary