(a) Schedule of Charges.
(1) Initial service established. Location and inspection of service entrance, etc. Meters are to be located so that they are accessible to meter readers and free from obstructions. Service may be terminated if the meter is not readily accessible.
Fee | $30.00 |
(2) Transfer of account.
A. Where no meter reading or special
trip is required.
Fee | $20.00 |
B. Trip charge to read meter or
reconnect service.
Fee | $20.00 |
(3) Trip charges.
A. To disconnect or reconnect service
at the customer’s request.
Fee | $20.00 |
B. To disconnect delinquent account
for nonpayment and subsequent reconnection.
This charge must be paid in full before
service will be reconnected.
Fee | $30.00 |
(4) Initial establishment of temporary service. For contractors, mobile homes, trailers, carnivals, etc. Applicable where not more than a standard service drop of 125 feet or less is required, and provided same is installed so that it will ultimately be incorporated and fully used as part of the permanent service without significant loss of materials, labor, etc., of the original installation and without involving any major relocation of the service drop. This seventy-five dollar ($75.00) charge shall be increased by the amount of any costs that are in excess of the facilities covered by the minimum seventy-five dollar ($75.00) charge. The excess costs shall be determined as specified in subsection (b)(4) hereof.
(5) Fraud or illegal diversion of electricity. No person shall knowingly consume any electricity that has not been correctly registered because a meter, conduit, or attachment of the utility has been tampered with as defined in Ohio R.C. 4933.18 or knowingly use service that has been discontinued by the utility and reconnected without the utility’s consent as stated in Ohio R.C. 4933.19. Whoever violates the aforementioned section shall reimburse the utility the cost of the stolen electricity plus the cost of repair or replacement of the meter, conduit or attachments and a penalty fee of:
Fee | $150.00 |
(6) Testing of meter when requested by the customer.
A. If the meter is found more than two percent
(2%) slow or fast.
Fee | No charge |
B. If the meter is slow or fast by two percent
(2%) or less.
Fee | $30.00 |
(7) Return of customer’s check or electronic payment by bank because of insufficient funds.
Fee | $35.00 |
(8) Charges for underground service. The length of service from pole drop or transformer pad to meter base (per ft.)
Fee | $ 9.00 |
(b) Other Special Services. Will be furnished under the following conditions:
(1) Service connections after regular working hours, and on Saturday and Sundays and Holidays, may be made at the option of the utility but shall be considered Special Service subject to a special charge to cover the additional costs involved.
Fee | $20.00 |
In addition to the applicable regular reconnection charge, the customer shall pay the utility’s actual cost of the special overtime service. Such cost shall be determined as specified in subsection (b)(4) herein and shall be paid at time when service connection is being made but not less than:
Fee | $30.00 |
(2) For service trouble involving “customer’s” wiring or equipment. Customer shall pay the Utility’s actual cost as determined in subsection (b)(4) hereof but not less than twenty dollars ($20.00). This charge shall be added to customer’s regular monthly electric service bill and shall be due and payable by the specified payment date.
(3) Consumer request to locate a line, pole or security light for his/her convenience. Before work starts, the Customer shall agree in writing to reimburse the utility for all costs incurred and shall make an advance deposit equal to the estimated cost to be determined in the manner specified in subsection (b)(4) herein.
Upon completion of the project, an excess deposit over actual cost will be refunded. If the deposit is insufficient, the customer shall pay the additional amount required to make up the deficiency and the customer’s service shall be subject to disconnection until the deficiency is paid.
(4) Determination of costs. All special services furnished to the customer, as referred to herein, shall be paid for by the customer, and shall include the following items of cost:
A. Direct labor.
B. Replacement cost of materials.
C. Use of equipment.
D. Direct taxes.
E. Payroll Taxes.
F. Insurance.
G. Employees benefits.
H. Other direct costs.
(Ord. 2013-25. Passed 1-20-14; Ord. 2020-22. Passed 1-18-21.)