HomeMy WebLinkAbout497 12-09-1975ORDINANCE NO. 497
AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL
SERVICE RATE TO BE CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL
GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS WITH-
IN 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:
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 fireplace starter, the amount shown for the
first consumption block shall constitute a minimum monthly bill.
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 $1.0399
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 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 July 1, 1975, 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
SECTION 1.
Effective with the first gas bills rendered
from and
after thirty
(30) days from the date of final 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 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 Fraction Thereof $3.1277 Gross;'$2.8149 Net
Next
3,000 Cu.
Ft. $1.7610 Per Mcf
Gross; $1.5849 Per Mcf Net
Next
6,000 Cu.
Ft. $1.6499 Per Mcf
Gross; $1.4849 Per Mcf Net
Next
15,000 Cu.
Ft. $1.5832 Per Mcf
Gross; $1.4249 Per Mcf Net
Next
75,000 Cu.
Ft. $1.5277 Per Mcf
Gross; $1.3749 Per Mcf Net
Over
100,000 Cu.
Ft. $1.4943 Per Mcf
Gross; $1.3449 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 fireplace starter, the amount shown for the
first consumption block shall constitute a minimum monthly bill.
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 $1.0399
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 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 July 1, 1975, 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
bill; however, failure of Company to
stitute a waiver of Company's right
to make any adjustment, in whole or
monthly bill that may be applicable
result in an increase in the monthly
apply any adjustment shall not con -
from time to time, or at any time,
in part, in any subsequent current
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 commer-
cial 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
provided by law. Service hereunder is subject to the orders of regula-
tory bodies having jurisdiction, and to the Company's Rules and Regu-
lations currently on file in the Company's office.
SECTION 3. It is hereby found and determined that the meeting
at which this ordinance was passed was open to the public, as required
by Texas law, and that advance public notice of the time, place and pur-
pose of said meeting was given.
PRESENTED AND GIVEN FIRST READING AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL ON THE 11th DAY OF November , 1975; GIVEN
SECOND READING, PASSED AND APPROVED AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS
CITY COUNCIL ON THE 9th DAY OF December , 1975, BY A VOTE
OF 3 AYES AND —_U—NAYS AND 1 ABSTAINED.
APPROVED:
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY