Section 13-125 Natural gas rates and rate structures

Prior to the adoption of 2001 (13-125) on 07/23/2001, Section 13-125 read as follows.

 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                                $5.80  per month

 Distribution Charge                             $4.10 per MCF

 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.

 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                                $5.80  per month

 Distribution Charge                             $4.10 per MCF

 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.

 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                                $250.00  per month

 Distribution Charge                             $1.50 per MCF

 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.

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                                $0 per month

 Distribution Charge                             $0.50 per MCF

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

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