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CHAPTER I: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER II: ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
CHAPTER III: BEVERAGES
CHAPTER IV: BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER V: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER VI: ELECTIONS
CHAPTER VII: FIRE
CHAPTER VIII: HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER IX: MUNICIPAL COURT
CHAPTER X: POLICE
CHAPTER XI: PUBLIC OFFENSES
CHAPTER XII: PUBLIC PROPERTY
CHAPTER XIII: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER XIV: TRAFFIC
CHAPTER XV: UTILITIES
CHAPTER XVI: ZONING AND PLANNING
CHAPTER XVII: ZONING
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§ 15-201 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   BILLING MONTH. The period of time elapsed between one regular monthly meter reading and the subsequent regular meter reading taken approximately 30 days thereafter.
   CITY. The City of Wamego.
   CONSUMER. The party using the service.
   CUSTOMER. The party in whose name the account is carried.
   MATERIALS. Includes, but not be limited to, underground primary wire, pad mounted transformers, transformer pads, overhead primary wire, poles, transformers mounted on poles, street light poles, street lights and all connectors, fittings, brackets and other devices necessary to convey electricity to parties who will be consumers of the electricity.
   NEW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The system of providing electrical services to consumers of electricity in any new addition or area annexed into the city and in existing areas which may be developed within the boundaries of the city.
   NEW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AREA. The area covered by a new electrical system plan as described in this article.
   OWNER. The legal or equitable owner of the real property connected to the electric system of the city.
   SERVICE. The sale or supply of electrical energy by the city to customer or consumers.
   SUPERINTENDENT. The Superintendent of electric distribution of the city.
(Ord. 839, passed 5-15-1979; Ord. 1209, passed 8-16-1994)
§ 15-202 SERVICE CONNECTIONS; APPLICATION.
   Before any residential, commercial or industrial property is connected with the city’s electrical system, application must be made to the Electrical Department by the owner, or his or her agent, of the property on which such electricity is to be used, giving the voltage, amperage and phase required.
(Ord. 1209, passed 8-16-1994)
§ 15-203 SAME; CONNECTION CHARGES.
   The following charges shall be made prior to and for connection to the city electrical distribution system.
   (a)   Standard connections: all new services 200 amperes or less, underground or overhead, 115-230 volt, single phase, with appropriate meter, meter socket, meter loop, wire (up to 100 feet) and fittings - $1,200.
   (b)   Non-standard connections: including all installations requiring service wire in excess of 100 feet or where special circumstances require additional labor and/or materials (e.g., transformer, boring, yard pole), all installations above 200 amperes, all changeovers from overhead to underground and all service reinstallations shall be charged to the customer at the cost of the labor, equipment and materials employed in the installation thereof.
   (c)   The city, its contractors, agents or employees shall supply all labor and equipment necessary to complete installation of materials in divisions (a) and (b) above.
   (d)   Commercial and industrial customers may apply to repay the city for the material, labor and equipment cost of new or changeover services as described under division (b) above, over a five-year period. The city shall require monthly payments equal to 1.79166% of said cost. The city reserves the right to reject any application, and shall not consider applications by any owner for under $2,500.
   (e)   The city may grant credits against the cost of new or changeover service(s) as described under divisions (b) and (c) above, according to the following provisions:
      (1)   $1,250 shall be credited against the cost of new service only, for each single-family and two-family residential lot served;
      (2)   For service to lots intended for multiple-family residential, commercial and industrial development, $75 shall be credited for each $1,000 increase in assessed valuation of the lot, as a result of the new or changeover service. This increase shall be verified with the County Appraiser’s office by the city one year after completion of the electric extension to the lot(s), and the reimbursable credit shall be issued at that time;
      (3)   For new or expanding business, a $500 credit shall be applied for each new full-time equivalent (2,000 hours/year) job created as a result of the new or upgrade/changeover service. The hours of part-time or temporary employees may be consolidated to obtain a full-time equivalent of 2,000 hours. Creation of new jobs shall mean an increase in the employment capacity of a business. For a new business expansion, this shall mean jobs added as a result of the expansion. For business relocation within the electric service area, only new jobs added after the relocation shall apply toward a credit. Job creation shall be verified by the city one year after the business expansion or start-up in the city’s electric service area, and the reimbursable credit shall be issued at that time;
      (4)   New or expanding businesses shall also qualify for a $75 credit for each $1,000 increase in assessed valuation, less the credits applied under division (e)(2) above. This increase shall be verified with the County Appraiser’s Office by the city one year after the business expansion or startup in the city’s electric service area, and the reimbursable credit shall be issued at that time;
      (5)   Where a building is constructed for speculation, rental or leasing purposes, credits may be applied for by the party responsible for paying the electric extension or upgrade-changeover costs when the building is occupied and permanent electrical service has been provided. The city may provide temporary electric service, including a 25 KVA transformer, 200 amp single phase service with metering and necessary wiring at no cost to the developer until permanent electric installation is made;
      (6)   Total credits issued shall not exceed total material costs; and
      (7)   Compliance with minimum standards shall be evaluated at the end of each year.
(Ord. 1209, passed 8-16-1994; Ord. 1483, passed 8-1-2006; Ord. 1502, passed 5-15-2007; Ord. 1590, passed 4-17-2012; Ord. 1624, passed 1-21-2014; Ord. 1653, passed 9-1-2015)
§ 15-204 SAME; INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE.
   Where the primary electrical wires of the city are adjacent to the premises desiring service, the city will make the necessary connection at the electric supply line, extend the drop line or wire to the meter box and supply the meter and meter box. The building wiring, breaker box and service entrance shall be provided and installed at the expense of the owner. All service entrances and metering equipment will be installed at or on the premises requiring electrical service. The city shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of the wiring and apparatus from the service entrance to the city’s primary power lines and the meter and all wiring and equipment installed by the city shall remain the property of the city. The city reserves the right at its option to remove and replace any such installation and the materials and equipment thereto attached. All extensions of the city’s primary electrical system in order to serve a particular customer shall be under the conditions set forth in § 15-218 of this chapter.
(Ord. 1209, passed 8-16-1994)
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