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O-79-707 - 7/26/1979ORDINANCE NO. / 0 1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CLARIFYING ORDINANCE NO. 700 WHICH PROVIDED FOR A TEN PERCENT INCREASE TO LONE STAR GAS; FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATE TO BE CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS IN THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SAID RATE MAY BE CHANGED, ADJUSTED, AND AMENDED; AND PROVIDING FOR A SCHEDULE OF SERVICE CHARGES. WHEREAS, Lone Star Gas Company, a division of Enserch Corpor- ation, has filed a statement of intent to change rates for gas sold to residential and commercial customers within the City limits of Round Rock, Texas, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 1446c the Council studied the request, held public hearings, and adopted an Ordinance granting an increase, and WHEREAS, said Ordinance granted a ten percent increase to Lone Star Gas Company, and WHEREAS, representatives of Lone Star Gas Company have asked for a clarification of said Ordinance so that they can make a determination of the actual rates to be charged, and WHEREAS, this Ordinance is an attempt to clarify and replace Ordinance No. 700 previously adopted by the Council, Now There- fore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS: SECTION 1. Effective with gas bills rendered on and after thirty (30) days from the final date of passage of this ordinance, the maximum general service rate for sales of natural gas rendered to residential and commercial consumers within the city limits of Round Rock, Texas, by Lone Star Gas Company, a division of ENSERCH CORPORATION, a Texas Corporation, its successors and assigns, is hereby fixed and determined as set forth in Item A, in the Attachment hereto which is incorporated herein. SECTION 2. a). The residential and commercial rates set forth above shall be adjusted upward or downward from a base of $1.3488 per Mcf by a Gas Cost Adjustment Factor expressed as an amount per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) of natural gas for changes in the intra- company city gate rate charge as authorized by the Railroad Commission of Texas or other regulatory body having jurisdiction for gas delivered to the Round Rock distribution system, according to Item B, in the Attachment hereto which is incorporated herein. b) Prior to any adjustment of rates as provided in section a) above, Lone Star Gas Company shall file with the City, on or before the 10th day of each month, a certified statement of the weighted average cost of purchased gas and the gas cost adjust- ment. If the City wishes to protest the accuracy of such state- ment, such protest shall be made within ten (10) days of the date such statement was filed. Upon such protest a hearing shall be set by the Railroad Commission to establish the accuracy of the statement filed by Lone Star Gas Company. If, upon protest, a final determination is made by the Rail- road Commission that the weighted cost of gas should be either higher or lower than reflected on the certified statement in question, then Lone Star Gas Company shall make a corresponding adjustment in a certified statement to be filed on the first day of the month next after the final determination has been made by said Commission. SECTION 3. Company shall also receive tax adjustments according to Item C, in the Attachment hereto which is incorporated herein. SECTION 4. In addition to the aforesaid rates, Company shall have the right to collect such reasonable charges as are necessary to conduct its business and to carry out its reasonable rules and regulations in effect, as set forth in Item D, in the Attachment hereto which is incorporated herein. SECTION 5. The rates set forth in this ordinance may be changed and amended by either the City or Company in the manner provided by law. Service hereunder is subject to the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction, and to the Company's Rules and Regulations currently on file in the Company's office. SECTION 6. It is hereby found and determined that the meeting at which this ordinance was passed was open to the public, as re- quired by Texas law, and that advance public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given. READ and APPROVED on first reading this the 19 day of , 1979. READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the day of ATTEST: (I SI , 1979. CO aArt NW JOP4 NE LAND, City 'Secretary RRY L - 'I`ONN/ Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas ATTACHMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS LONE STAR GAS COMPANY TARIFFS & SCHEDULES Item A. The following rates are the maximum applicable to residential and commercial consumers per meter per month or for any part of a month for which gas service is available at the same location. First 1,000 Cu. Ft. or Fraction Thereof $3.984 Gross; $3.59 Net Next 3,000 Cu. Ft. @ $2.298 Per Mcf Gross; $2.07 Per Mcf Net Next 6,000 Cu. Ft. @ $2.200 Per Mcf Gross; $1.98 Per Mcf Net Next 15,000 Cu. Ft. @ $2.114 Per Mcf Gross; $1.90 Per Mcf Net Next 75,000 Cu. Ft. @ $2.066 Per Mcf Gross; $1.86 Per Mcf Net Over 100,000 Cu. Ft. @ $2.042 Per Mcf Gross; $1.84 Per Mcf Net No gas bill will be rendered to any residential or commercial consumer served under the above rate not consuming any gas during any monthly billing period, except that where customer's only use for gas service is in an outdoor grill and/or a fire- place starter, the amount shown for the first consumption block shall constitute a minimum monthly bill. Net rate shall apply to all bills paid within fifteen days from monthly billing date. Thereafter, gross rate shall apply. Item B. Gas Cost Adjustment The amount of each net monthly bill computed at the above stated rates shall be subject to the following adjustment: Pills or minus the amount of any increase or decrease, respectively, above or below the $1.3488 per Mcf level in the intracompany city gate charge as authorized by the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas or other regulatory body having jurisdiction for gas delivered to Lone Star Gas Company's distribution system for. sale to residential and commercial consumers where such changes are caused by increases or decreases in the cost of gas pur- chased by the Company. Item C Tax Adjustment The tax adjustment shall be an amount equivalent to the propor- tionate part of any new tax, or increased tax, or any other governmental imposition, rental, fee or charge (except state, county, city and special district ad valorem taxes and taxes on net income) levied, assessed or imposed subsequent to April 1, 1978, upon or allocable to the Company's distribution operations, by any new or amended law, ordinance or contract. Item D. Schedule of Service Charges (1) Reconnect Charge In addition to the charges and rates set out above, the Company shall charge and collect the sum of: Schedule Hourly Charge 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday $16.00 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday 24.00 Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 24.00 as a reconnect charge for each reconnection or reinaugur- ation of gas service, where service has been discontinued at the same premises for any reason, with the following exceptions. (a) For a builder who uses gas temporarily during con- struction or for display purposes. (b) For the first occupant of the premises. (c) Whenever gas service has been temporarily inter- rupted because of system outage, service work or appliance installation done by Company; or (d) For any reason deemed necessary for Company oper- ations. (2) Appliance, Gas Light, and Air Conditioning Service Charges Appliance Service Charges Schedule Hourly Charge 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday $16.00 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday 24.00 Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 24.00 An additional charge of $11 added to the above charges when a second employee (helper) is required. Time in excess of one hour prorated in 15 minute increments, as follows: Standard Non -Standard Increments Working Hours Working Hours 15 minutes $ 4.00 $ 6.00 30 minutes 8.00 12.00 45 minutes 12.00 18.00 60 minutes 16.00 24.00 Standard working hours defined as 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays. All new company sold grills serviced free of charge for 90 days, during standard working hours. Gas Light Service Service Charge Clean and replace mantles $ 5.00 Painting (black and white and/or replacing glass panes) $ 4.00 All new company sold gas lights serviced free of charge for 90 days, during standard working hours. Air Conditioning Service Schedule Hourly Charge Any hour Sunday through Saturday and Holidays $ 16.00 Time in excess of one hour prorated in 15 minute increments, as follows: Increments All Hours 15 minutes $ 4.00 30 minutes 8.00 45 minutes 12.00 60 minutes 16.00 All new company -sold air conditioning units serviced free of charge for one year from date of connection for the ultimate consumer user. No additional charge for second employee (helper). Labor charges in excess of factory allowances for warranty re- placement and repair will be passed on to the customer. (3) Charges for replacing Yard Lines Item or Service Charge Basic service charge for all replacement work $20.00 Prebent Riser with Support Post 16.00 Noncorrodible Prebent Riser 11.00 Stopcock 4.25 Ditch, replace 14 inch (or smaller) pipe, and obtain city inspection 1.45 per foot Item or Service Charge Remove grass, ditch, replace 14 inch (or smaller) pipe, obtain city inspection and replace grass Insert 14 (or smaller) Polyethylene pipe in existing service line Special trip to perform yard line work at customer's request and work cannot be scheduled for Company convenience Work performed on overtime basis at customer's request Disconnecting or reconnecting customer yard line at main when yard line is replaced by other contractors 20.00 $ 1.75 per foot 1.35 per foot 15.00 additional 46.50 per hour 1/ A firm price quotation will be made on the basis of labor, material, and other costs for replacing yard lines larger than 14 inch in size. 1/ Computed at one-fourth the hourly rate for each 15 minute period or fraction thereof. The same work performed on a call -out basis will be charged at the overtime rate with a two hour minimum charge. (4) Main Line Extension Rate (Residential) The charge for extending mains beyond the free limit established by Lone Star Gas, or any free limit established by city franchise is $4.50 per foot except for large com- mercial and industrial consumers which are handled on an actual cost per foot basis. (_5) Returned. Check Charges A returned check handling charge of $5 is made for each check returned to the Company for reasons of non -sufficient funds, account closed, payment withheld, invalid signature or improper preparation.