(a) Extension of Single-Phase and Three-Phase Overhead Distribution Lines.
(1) The Borough's single-phase and three-phase overhead distribution system will be extended to supply a new customer, the cost of such construction to be paid by the new customer. Prior to such extension being made, the customer shall deposit with the Borough Manager an amount equal to the cost of such construction as estimated by the Borough Manager. Any excess of said deposit shall be refunded to the customer, without interest, within forty-five days after completion of the extension. In the event, however, that the customer's deposit is less than the actual costs incurred by the Borough, the customer shall reimburse the Borough for the additional amount within said forty-five day time period.
(2) Where application is received for overhead extension of service into a tract of land being subdivided or proposed to be subdivided for residential purposes, the applicant shall deposit with the Borough a noninterest-bearing deposit in the amount of the estimated costs to serve the entire tract of land, said estimate to be prepared by the Borough Manager. Upon completion of all extensions within the subdivision or proposed subdivision, the Borough shall refund to the applicant, without interest and within forty-five days after such completion, any excess of said deposits. In the event the deposit is less than the actual costs incurred by the Borough, the applicant shall reimburse the Borough for the amount of such additional costs within said forty- five day time period.
(3) The contract for service shall be for a term of not less than one year and the minimum charges applicable under this line extension of the contract term.
(4) The applicant or applicants requesting the line extension shall furnish, without expense to the Borough, all necessary rights of way.
(5) The Borough may delay the construction of any line extension until the applicant or applicants have completed the wiring and installation of equipment necessary to receive and use service.
(b) Other Extensions. The Borough's obligation to extend its facilities to a new point of delivery, other than as set forth above in this section, is limited to the assumption of new investment to the extent warranted by the revenue anticipated from the service to be supplied. Where the anticipated revenue does not warrant the investment required to serve, the Borough will determine in each case what guarantees of revenue, financing or terms of contract shall be required of the customer.
(Ord. 2211. Passed 4-29-97.)