947.10 SERVICE FEES.
In addition to the charges imposed by this chapter, the following service fees are hereby established:
(a) Gas Tap Fee. A gas tap fee shall be charged to each customer requesting a gas tap permit based on the size of the service line used to make the gastap as follows:
Service Line Diameter (inches) | Gas Tap Fee |
1 1/8" | $1,600 |
2 | $1,800 |
4 | $2,000 |
6 | $2,400 |
(b) Gas Fee.
(1) New connections made to the gas mains shall be subject to the meter fee based on the size of the gas meter installed in accordance with the following table; and
(2) Existing structures being provided with gas service where the usage and the capacity has increased to the extent that a larger gas meter is required shall be subject to the meter fee based upon the difference between the new meter size and the prior meter size in accordance with the following table, provided that the prior meter is still operational and in a condition the City can reuse.
Natural Gas Meter Fee | |||
Pressure Not Regulated | Pressure Regulated | ||
Meter Size (cfh) | Gas Meter Fee | Meter Size (cfh) | Gas Meter Fee |
250 | $300 | 250 | $400 |
425 | $600 | 425 | $700 |
630 | $900 | 630 | $1,000 |
800 | $1,350 | 800 | $1,450 |
1,000 | $1,650 | 1,000 | $1,750 |
2,000 | $2,000 | 2,000 | $4,450 |
3,000 | $2,200 | 3,000 | $4,650 |
5,000 | $2,600 | 5,000 | $5,050 |
7,000 | $3,200 | 7,000 | $5.650 |
11,000 | $3,800 | 11,000 | $6,250 |
16,000 | $5,100 | 16,000 | $7,550 |
(3) For a multi-family residential structure wherein each dwelling unit has a separate individual meter, the gas meter fee shall be calculated on the basis of an equivalent size single meter of adequate capacity to supply the gas usage demand for the structure. The gas demand and equivalent meter size to satisfy such demand shall be calculated by an engineering analysis of the size and type of the multi-family structure in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Director of Gas and Water.
(4) The gas tap and meter fees shall be paid at the time application is made for a building permit in the case of a new structure, or a plumbing or heating permit in the case of an existing structure.
(c) Involuntary Disconnection: Reconnection Fee. In the event gas service to customers under Residential Service - Schedule "R" or General Service - Schedule "G" is involuntary discontinued for any reason other than the City's inability to serve, the City shall be under no obligation to restore service at that location until the City first receives payment of a reconnection fee which is equal to the sum of the monthly customer service charge for each of the months between the time the service was discontinued and the time service is restored up to a maximum of six monthly customer charges, any remaining payments due for service provided prior to the discontinuation of service and the service turn-on fee as set forth in this section.
(d) Voluntary Disconnection: Reconnection Fee. In the event gas service to customers under Residential Service - Schedule "R" or General Service - Schedule "G" is voluntarily discontinued for any reason, the City shall be under no obligation to restore service at that location until the City first receives payment of a reconnection fee which is equal to the sum of the monthly customer service charge for each of the months between the time the service was discontinued and the time service is restored up to a maximum of six monthly customer charges, any remaining payments due for service provided prior to the discontinuation of service, and thirty-five dollars ($35.00). (Ord, 2012-7-63. Passed 7-11-12; Ord. 2021-8-54. Passed 8-11-21.)
(e) Miscellaneous Fees. The following fees shall be charged to Schedule "R" and "G" customers for the following services performed, or arranged to be performed, by the Department of Gas and Water.
Service | Miscellaneous Fee |
Special meter reading and/or special appointment at request of customer | $15.00 |
Gas meter testing less than 400 CFH meter size | $80.00 |
Gas meter testing greater than 400 CFH meter size | cost of labor and materials multiplied by a factor of 1.3 |
Excess Flow Valveinstallation on customer gasservice, including restoration, at request of the customer | $1,000 |
(Ord. 2017-9-98. Passed 9-13-17; Ord. 2021-8-54. Passed 8-11-21.)
(f) Gas Main Inspection Fee. After the gas mains have been approved, such persons or property owners constructing the gas mains, whether within or outside the City shall, before laying or constructing the gas mains, obtain a permit to do so from the Director of Gas and Water or such officer as may be designated to grant such permit. However, no permit shall be issued for the laying or construction of the gas mains until the persons have signed an application agreeing to all the following conditions: Such persons, property owners or developers shall post with the City a sum of money for inspection equal to a base charge of five hundred sixty dollars ($560.00) for the first 1,000 feet of main to be constructed plus $0.60 per foot in excess of 1000 feet and shall be the inspection fee for such work for the protection of the City that such work is done in compliance with City specifications. The City shall appoint an inspector for daily inspection of laying and construction and his compensation shall be paid from the sum posted with the City by the property owners, persons or sub-dividers. The Inspector shall receive the hourly rate in accordance with the classification and pay plan ordinance and shall be under the direction of the Director of Gas and Water. Any excess remaining after completion of the gas mains to the satisfaction of the Director shall be returned to the property owners, persons or sub-dividers. No construction or laying of the gas mains that are to be connected to the City's system shall be carried on without the inspection required in this section.
(g) The gas tap and meter fee shall be paid in full to the City before a gas tap permit is issued. However arrangements can be made with the Customer Service Department to pay these fees over a one year period which will appear as 12 installments on the monthly utility bill.
(Ord. 2012-7-63. Passed 7-11-12; Ord. 2021-8-54. Passed 8-11-21.)