Chapter 13 PUBLIC UTILITIES SYSTEMS*

Section 13-125 Natural gas rates and rate structures

(a)  Gas rates are on file at the city clerk's office and the administrative offices of the Utilities Department.    

(b)    Residential Customers - This is a gas rate applicable to  residential service when supplied  through one meter to each individual residence or apartment. The rate has three components: 1)  Base Charge; 2) Variable Cost of Gas Charge; and 3) Distribution Charge.

Rate Structure:                                    

Base Charge    (fixed monthly charge)

Distribution Charge     (volumetric monthly charge)

Variable Cost of Gas -     Actual Cost of fuel, capacity and   transportation delivery to Citygate

 Seasonal Charge -  Where service is cut off and within 12 months, re-cut in for the same  customer at the same location, such cut off period shall be considered seasonal. With the first bill following such a period, the customer shall be billed a seasonal charge of $50.00.

(c)  Commercial Customers -This gas rate is applicable to commercial or firm industrial customers and multiple family dwellings or apartment buildings where service is taken through one meter.  No gas may be resold or transmitted to other premises.The rate has three components: 1) Base Charge; 2) Variable Cost of Gas Charge; and 3) Distribution Charge.

Rate Structure:                                    

Base Charge     (fixed monthly charge)                             

Distribution Charge              (volumetric monthly charge)                     

Variable Cost of Gas  -    Actual Cost of fuel, capacity and   transportation delivery to Citygate

Seasonal Charge -  Where service is cut off and within 12 months re-cutin for the same customer at the same location, such cut off period shall be considered seasonal.  With the first bill following such a period, the customer shall be billed a seasonal charge of $50.00.

(d)    Firm Industrial Customers - This gas rate is  applicable to commercial or firm industrial  customers where service is taken at one service location.  No gas may be resold or transmitted to other premises. The minimum volume to qualify for this service is 10,000 MCF per year.  The rate has three components: 1) Base Charge; 2) Variable Cost of Gas Charge; and 3) Distribution  Charge.

Rate Structure:                                    

 Base Charge (fixed monthly charge)                                

 Distribution Charge (volumetric monthly charge)                            

 Variable Cost of Gas  -    Actual Cost of fuel, capacity and   transportation delivery to Citygate

 Seasonal Charge -  Where service is cut off and within 12 months re-cutin for the same customer at the same location, such cut off period shall be considered seasonal.  With the first bill following such a period, the customer shall be billed a seasonal charge of $50.00.

(e) Interruptable Customers -This gas rate is applicable to non residential customers  having  facilities permitting the use of gas on an interruptible basis and whose usage is sufficient to qualify for this service, provided the City has available from its Supplier an adequate supply of gas to meet  the customer’s requirements. No gas may be resold or transmitted to other premises. The rate has  three components: 1) Base Charge; 2) Variable Cost of Gas Charge; and 3) Distribution Charge.

Rate Structure:                                    

Base Charge     (fixed monthly charge)

Distribution Charge              (volumetric monthly charge)                     

Variable Cost of Gas -      Actual Cost of fuel, capacity  and transportation delivery to Citygate

Gas sold under this schedule shall be subject to curtail in whole or in part during periods of peak  demand, upon two hours notice.  Each customer may be required to execute  a service agreement  for a period of not less than three years as a condition precedent to receiving service under this rate schedule.

(f)  Commercial Chiller Customers - This gas rate is applicable to commercial or firm industrial customers where service is taken through one meter for commercial chiller purposes and  consumption is restricted to the months of March through October.  No gas may be resold or  transmitted to other premises.  The rate has three components: 1) Base Charge; 2) Variable Cost of Gas Charge; and 3) Distribution Charge.

Rate Structure:

Base Charge     (fixed monthly charge)                             

Distribution Charge              (volumetric monthly charge)                     

Variable Cost of Gas - Actual Cost of fuel, capacity and  transportation delivery to Citygate

(Code 1958,  18-46; Ord. of 8-14-00; Ord of 7-23-01)

(2001 (13-125), Amended, 07/23/2001, Prior Text; 2000 (13-125), Amended, 08/14/2000, Prior Text)