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Where, in the opinion of the Electric Department, its investment in an extension appears extraordinary or unusual, or where extensive rebuilding of existing facilities is necessary to accommodate an applicant, the applicant to be served from the extension shall be required to execute a contract for a definite period of service to protect the Electric Department against possible risk for the investment made to serve the applicant.
(Ord. 1059, passed 3-2-1998)
PART B: CONTRIBUTION TO COST OF EXTENSION AND ALLOWANCES
(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)
(A) This section shall apply to those situations where a request for electric service will require an extension and/or modification to the primary distribution system, and where the Electric Department determines that it is in the best interests of the city to share in the cost of said system extension and/or modification, considering the social and economic benefit to be derived by the public from said extension and/or modification. It is anticipated that this section would have application in regard to industrial and commercial projects, as well as residential subdivisions and multi-family housing development.
(B) When making application for an extension and/or modification of the primary distribution system to serve a proposed development, the applicant shall furnish the Public Works Director with sufficiently complete development plans and electric service requirements and usage data to enable the Public Works Director to determine the specific extension and/or modification to the primary distribution system required to serve the proposed project.
(Ord. 1059, passed 3-2-1998)
(A) Every contractor or person responsible for the installation of the customer's electric lines, appliances and other equipment related to electric service shall comply with the provisions of these Electric Service Rules and Regulations.
(B) If, upon inspection by the Public Works Director or the representative, certain installations are found to contain discrepancies, such discrepancies shall be corrected before permanent connection of service will be completed; or at its option, the Director of Public Works may mail the customer a written request demanding conformity within a ten-day period or any prior service connection made by the Electric Department will be disconnected and terminated.
(Ord. 1059, passed 3-2-1998) Penalty, see § 1-1-19
(A) This rule shall apply to the distribution facilities required to serve either a group of customers in multi-tenancy premises or a single customer where, in either case, the Electric Department finds that it is necessary to install portions of such facilities on the premises being served. Such customer or property owner, when requested by the Electric Department, shall make provision on the customer's property for the installation of Electric Department-owned facilities required for this service or services.
(B) Electric Department facilities shall consist of those which, in the opinion of the Electric Department, are necessary to furnish adequate service. The Electric Department will design such installations and will install facilities which, in its opinion, are most economical or feasible to the Electric Department, under the conditions met. Where the Electric Department's installation is located in a property owner's building, the applicable provisions of these Electric Service Rules and Regulations shall be observed, except that metering devices shall be externally accessible.
(C) A customer or property owner shall furnish, own and maintain the necessary indoor or outdoor enclosures, building structural supports and accessories as specified by the Electric Department.
(D) If a customer or property owner requests any changes in the plan proposed by the Electric Department, he or she shall pay the Electric Department, in advance of construction, the estimated excess cost of the substituted installation.
(Ord. 1059, passed 3-2-1998)
(A) The customer shall be responsible for all damage to the Electric Department's equipment, and for all loss resulting from interference or tampering therewith caused by the customer, including compensation for consumed service not recorded by the meter.
(B) Meters are sealed by the Electric Department and such seals shall not be broken or tampered with without the consent of the Electric Department, except in case of emergency. The Electric Department should be notified as soon as possible after a seal has been broken.
(Ord. 1059, passed 3-2-1998)
DIVISION IV: TERMS OF SERVICE AND RATES AND CHARGES
The following metering rules and regulations shall be adhered to:
(A) Where. All locations of customer service by the Electric Department shall be metered. Meters shall be provided and installed by the Electric Department. If, in the opinion of the Public Works Director, a situation dictates that a service be unmetered due to the lack of a proper meter, the customer will be billed on a flat rate, as determined by the Electric Department. All apartments or multi-constructed units must be provided with individual meters.
(B) Location. All meters shall be mounted on an exterior wall in an easily accessible location, as designated by the Public Works Director or his or her appointed representative.
(Ord. 1059, passed 3-2-1998) Penalty, see § 1-1-19
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