For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMPANY, GRANTEE and FRANCHISEE. Any public utility system to which a franchise has been granted by the city.
CONSUMER and CUSTOMER. Any user of a utility.
MUNICIPAL UTILITY. Any city-owned utility system, including, but not by way of limitation, electric, steam heat, gas and refuse service.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. The Public Utilities Commission of the city and certain specific references herein to the “city” shall include the city acting through the Public Utilities Commission where the language or context clearly indicates the reference.
SERVICE. Providing a particular utility to a customer or consumer.
UTILITY. All utility services, whether the same be public city-owned facilities or furnished by public utility companies.