HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1975-036 ORDINANCE NO. 75-36
AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL
SERVICE RATE TO BE CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL
GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF GRAPEVINE, 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 GRAPEVINE:
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SECTION l. Effective with the first gas bills ren-
�r dered 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 resi-
dential and commercial consumers within the city limits
of Grapevine 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. C� $1.8943 Per Mcf Gross ; $1.7049 Per Mcf Net.
Next 6,000 Cu. Ft. C� $1.7721 Per Mcf Gross ; $1. 5949 Per Mcf Net.
Next 15,000 Cu. Ft. C $1.6721 Per Mcf Gross; $1. 5049 Per Mcf Net.
Next 75,000 Cu. Ft. C� $1.6166 Per Mcf Gross; $1.4549 Per Mcf Net.
Over 100, 000 Cu. Ft. C� $1.5832 Per Mcf Gross; $1.4249 Per Mcf Net.
No gas bill will be rendered to any residential or com-
mercial 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 ad-
justments : Plus or minus the amount of any increase or
decrease, respectively, above or below the $1.0399 per
Mcf level in the intracompany city gas charge as autho-
rized 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 and valorem taxes and taxes on net in-
come) levied, assessed or imposed subsequent to July l,
1975, upon or allocable to the Company' s distribution
operations, by any new or amended law, ordinance or con-
`� tract. Each gross monthly bill shall be adjusted pro-
portionately. Company, at its option, may forego the
application of an increase in the monthly bill; however,
failure of Company to apply any adjustment shall not
constitute 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 lo-
cation.
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 charged and amended by either the City or Company
furnishing gas 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 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 purpose of said
meeting was given.
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'�r PASSED AND APPROVED on the First Reading this the
16th day of September A.D. , 1975.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
PASSED AND APPROVED on the Second Reading this the
23rd day of September A.D. , 1975.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY