(A) (1) The city shall not bear the costs of installing electric distribution lines within a platted residential subdivision; commercial installations; or industrial installation, either inside or outside the corporate limits.
(2) Any person, firm or corporation installing electrical distribution lines may enter into a contract with a private contractor approved by the city for the installation of electrical distribution lines pursuant to plans and specifications presented to and approved by the city. If a private contractor is used for the installation of electric distribution lines, the applicant shall pay to the city its costs incurred with respect to the inspection and monitoring of the installation of such electrical distribution lines by the private contractor. The charge is payable at the time the application for electric service is approved. The installation shall be inspected and approved by the city prior to initiating electric service. After approval of the installation, the city shall accept maintenance of the electrical system.
(B) Or, if requested by the applicant, the city will provide the applicant with the total estimated cost to the city to install the electrical distribution line. The estimated cost shall include all materials, labor, equipment, engineering and related items required to complete the electrical installation. The applicant may authorize the city to complete the installation and the charge shall be paid by the applicant at the time the application for electric service is approved.
(C) Extension of electric distribution and services outside the city limits shall be subject to special approval of the city and shall be subject to all of the rules and regulations and provisions as provided herein or as may be amended. All lines and equipment shall become the property of the city upon construction by the city or acceptance by the city when constructed by an electrical contractor approved by the city.
(D) This section applies to electric distribution line extensions. Charges for service lines are stated in other provisions of the city code.
(E) The charges provided for in this section shall be effective as of June 1, 2002 and thereafter.
(Ord. 1059, passed 3-2-1998; Am. Ord. 1225, passed 5-20-2002)