HomeMy WebLinkAbout433 09-26-1972ORDINANCE NO. 433
AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATE
TO BE CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND
CONME]RCIAL CONSUMERS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF
EULESS , TARRANT COUNTY,
TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH RATE MAY BE
CHANGED, ADJUSTED AND AMENDED.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EULESS:
SECTION 1. Effective with the first gas bills rendered from
and after thirty (30) days from the date of final passage of this ordi-
nance, the maximum general service rate for sales of natural gas ren-
dered to residential and commercial consumers within the city limits of
Euless by Lone Star Gas Company, a Texas corporation,
its successors and assigns, is hereby fixed and determined as follows:
First
1,000 cu.
ft.
or less $1.944 Gross; $1.75 Net
Next
%000 cu.
ft.
@
$1.100
per
Mcf
Gross;
$.99
per
Mcf
Net
Next
15,000 cu.
ft.
@
1.022
per
Mcf
Gross;
.92
per
Mcf
Net
Next
75,000 cu.
ft.
@
1.000
per
Mcf
Gross;
.90
per
Mcf
Net
All Over
100,000 cu.
ft.
@
.944
per
Mcf
Gross;
.85
per
Mcf
Net
Minimum Monthly Bill $1.75
ADJUSTMENTS
The amount of each net monthly bill computed at the above - stated
rates shall be subject to the following adjustments: Plus or minus the
amount of any increase or decrease, respectively, above or below the 42.5
cents per Mcf level in the intracompany city gate charge as authorized by
the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas or other regulatory body hav-
ing 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 purchased by the
Company; plus an amount equivalent to the proportionate 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, 1972, upon
or allocable to the Company's distribution operations, by any new or amended
law, ordinance or contract. Each gross monthly bill shall be adjusted pro-
portionately. Company, at its option, may forego the application of any
adjustment if such adjustment would result in an increase in the monthly
bill; however, failure of Company to apply any adjustment shall not con-
stitute a waiver of Company's right from time to time, or at any time, to
make any adjustment, in whole or in part, in any subsequent current monthly
bill that may be applicable to such bill.
Net rate shall apply to all bills paid within ten days from
monthly billing date; gross rate shall be applicable thereafter.
The above rate is applicable to each residential and commercial
consumer per meter per month or for any part of a month for which gas is
used at the same location.
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.
SECTION 2. The rate set forth in Section 1 may be changed and
amended by either the City or Company furnishing gas in the manner pro-
vided 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 3. It is hereby found and determined that the meeting
at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public, as required by
Texas law, and that advance public notice of the time, place and purpose
of said meeting was given.
PRESENTED and given FIRST Reading on the 12th day of
September , 19 72 , at a regular Meeting of
the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas; and given Second Reading,
passed and approved on the 26th day of September
19 72 , by a vote of 4 ayes and nay at a
regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Euless,
Texas.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J h_J�k C!AA.IA
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APPROVED:
C`
MAYOR
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
I, Vada Ferris Secretary of the City of
Euless , Tarrant County,
Texas,_ hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct
copy of an ordinance passed by the City Council on first
reading on,the 12th day of September , 1972 and was
finally passed and approved by the City Council on second
and final reading on the 26th day of September , 1972 ,
all as appears of record in the Minutes of said City Council
in Book 12 , page 36
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID CITY, this the 29th day of
September , A.D. 1972
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Secretary
City of Euless , Texas
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