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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 88330 RESOLUTION NO. 8833 0 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES, CHARGES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City Council finds pursuant to Sec. 15079.1 of the State Ceqa Guidelines (14 Cal. Admin. Code Sec. 15079.1) that Ceqa is not applicable to the approval of the rates, charges and regulations set forth herein because such rates, charges and regulations are for the purpose of : (1) Meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits and departmental operations; (2) Purchasing or leasing of supplies, equipment or materials; (3) Meeting financial reserve needs and requirements; (4) Obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain a service within existing service areas. 2. Pursuant to Sec. 13.08.020 of the Azusa Municipal Code, the schedule of rates, charges and regulations of the Light and Water Department of the City of Azusa are hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached to this Resolution, and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. 3. The amended rates, charges and regulations of the Light and Water Department of the City of Azusa set forth in Sec. 2 of this Resolution shall be effective as of May 1, 1990. 4. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 1990. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of April , 1990. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE LIGHT AND WATER DEP CITY OF AZUSA A. APPLICATION be required and, upon information: 0 ELECTRIC UTILITY RULE NO. 3 APPLICATION FOR SERVICE 29 FOR SERVICE. Each applicant for electric service may to sign an application on a form provided by the Utility request, wil be required to furnish the following 1. Name of applicant. 2. Date and place of application. 3. Location of premises to be served. 4. Date applicant will be ready for service. 5. Whether the premises have been heretofore supplied. 6. Purposes for which service is to be used. 7. Customer's mailing address. 8. Whether applicant is owner or tenant of, or agent for, the premises, and establish proof thereof. 9. Rate schedule desired if optional rate is available. 10. Information to establish credit of applicant. 11. Such other information as the Utility may reasonably require. The application it a request for service and does not in itself bind the Utility to serve, except under reasonable conditions nor does it bind the custiomer to take service for a longer period than the minimum requirements of the rate. B. INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY FOR JOINT SERVICE. Two or more persons who join in one application or contract for service shall jointly and severally be liable thereunder and shall be billed by means of a single periodic bill mailed to the person designated on the application to receive the bill. C. CHANGE IN CUSTOMER'S EQUIPMENT OR OPERATIONS. Customers shall give the Utility written notice of the extent and nature of any material change in the size, character or extent of the utilizing equipment or operations for which the Utility is supplying electric service before making anylsuch change. D. SERVICE CHARGE. 1. For each establishment of utility service, a charge of $5.00 will be .made. This charge shall not apply to owners who have service turned on for cleaning and remodeling purposes. ISSUED BY: Josech F. Hsu Effective Direc_cr of Utilities (continued By Resolution No Dated Superseding Resolution No Dc -Ed LIGHT AND WATER DEPART` CITY OF AZUSA RULE N0. 3 (continued) 2. The service addition to and- may be herein, est including a requires a utility bill 0 30 tablishment charge provided for herein is in charges in accordance with the applicable schedule a each time an account is established. As used shment means each time an account is opened, L on of utility service or a change of name which !r reading and shall be included on the first statement. 3. In case the customer requests that the utility service be estab— lished on the day,of his request, an additional charge of $15.00 will be made. When service has to be established outside of regular business hours, an additional charge of $50.00, instead of the $15.00 lwill be made. 4. The service establishment charge is not applicable by customers of the Utility, to service rendered through submeters to tenants. ISSUED BY: Jcseah F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated Director of utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated 0 0 ELECTRIC UTILITY RULE NO. 3 APPLICATION FOR SERVICE A. APPLICATION FOR SERVICE. Each applicant for electric service may be required to sign an application on a form provided by the Utility and, upon request, will be required to furnish the following information: 1. Name of applicant. 2. Date and place of application. 3. Location of premises to be served. 4. Date applicant will be ready for service. 5. Whether the premises have been heretofore supplied. 6. Purposes for which service is to be used. 7. Customer's mailing address. 8. Whether applicant is owner or tenant of, or agent for, the premises, and establish proof thereof. 9. Rate schedule desired if optional rate is available. 10. Information to establish credit of applicant. 11. Such other information as the Utility may reasonably require. The application is a request for service and does not in itself bind the Utility to serve, except under reasonable conditions nor does it bind the customer to take service for a longer period than the minimum requirements of the rate. B. INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY FOR JOINT SERVICE Two or more persons who join in one application or contract for service shall jointly and severally be liable thereunder and shall be billed by means of a single periodic bill mailed to the person designated on the application to receive the bill. C. CHANGE IN CUSTOMER'S EQUIPMENT OR OPERATIONS Customers shall give the Utility written notice of the extent and nature of any material change in the size, character or extent of the utilizing equipment or operations for which the Utility is supplying electric service before making any such change. D. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT CHARGE. 1. For each establishment of utility service, a charge of $7.50 will be made. This charge shall not apply to owners who have service turned on for cleaning and remodeling purposes. 0 0 RULE N0. 3 (continued) 2. The service establishment charge provided herein is in addition to the charges in accordance with the applicable schedule and may be made each time an account is established. As used herein, establishment means each time an account is opened, including a turn -on of utility service or a change of name which requires a meter reading and shall be included on the first utility billing statement. 3. Same day service may be provided for an additional charge of $15.00 if the request is made no later than 3:00 P.M. on work days. When service is requested after 3:00 p.m., the additional charge will be $75.00. The service establishment charge is not applicable by customers of the Utility to service rendered through submeters to tenants. 0 0 LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT CITY OF AZUSA ELECTRIC UTILITY RULE NO. 5 ESTABLISHMENT AND RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT A. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT - DOMESTIC SERVICE. Each applicant, before receiving domestic service, will be required to satisfactorily estab- lish credit which will be deemed established: 1. If applicant is the owner of the premises to be served by the Utility; or 2. If applicant makes a prepayment to secure payment of bills for electric service as prescribed in Electric Utility Rule No. 6. B. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT - OTHER THAN DOMESTIC SERVICE. Each applicant before receiving such service will be required to satisfactorily establish credit which will be deemed established: 1. If applicant is the owner with a substantial equity of value satisfactory to the Utility in the premises to be served; 2. If applicant makes a prepayment or provides a surety bond in lieu of prepayment to secure a payment of bills for electric service as prescribed in Electric Utility Rule No. 6. 3. By having been a customer of the Utility for a similar type of service within the last two years and, during the last twelve consecutive months of that prior service, by having had no past - due bill, provided that the periodic bill for such previous service was equal to at least 50% of that estimated for the new service and, provided further, that the credit of applicant is unimpaired in the opinion of the Utility. C. RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT - ALL CLASSES OF SERVICE. 1. An applicant who previously has been a customer of the Utility and whose electric service has been discontinued by the Utility during the last twelve months of that prior service because of non-payment of bills, may be required to re-establish credit by prepaying the amount prescribed in Electric Utility Rule No. 6 for that purpose, and by paying electric bills regularly (continued) ISSUED BY: Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No. Dated Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No. Dated 0 0 LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT CITY OF AZUSA Rule No. 5 (continued) due; except, an applicant for domestic service will not be denied service for failure to pay such bills for other classes of service. 2. A customer who fails to pay :bills before they become past due as prescribed in Electric Utility Rule No. 9, and who further fails to pay such bill within fifteen (15)working days after presentation of a discontinuance -of -service notice for non- payment of bills, may be required to pay said bills and re-establish his credit by depositing the amount prescribed in Electric Utility Rule No. 6. This rule will apply regardless of whether or not service has been discontinued for such non- payment. 3. A customer using other than domestic service may be required to re-establish his credit in accordance with Electric Utility Rule No. 5-B in case the conditions of service or basis on which credit was originally established have, in the opinion of the Utility, materially changed. ISSUED BY: Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No. Dated Director of. Utilities Superseding Resolution No. Dated 0 0 ELECTRIC UTILITY RULE NO. 5 ESTABLISHMENT AND RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT A. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT - DOMESTIC SERVICE. Each applicant, before receiving domestic service, will be required to satisfactorily establish credit which will be deemed established when applicant makes a prepayment to secure payment of bills for electric service as prescribed in Electric Utility Rule No. 6. B. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT - OTHER THAN DOMESTIC SERVICE Each applicant, before receiving such service, will be required to satisfactorily establish credit which will be deemed established: C. 1. When applicant makes a prepayment or provides a surety bond in lieu of prepayment to secure a payment of bills for electric service as prescribed in electric Utility Rule No. 6. 2. By having been a customer of the Utility for a similar type of service within the last two years, and during the last twelve consecutive months of that prior service, by having had no past -due bill, provided that the periodic bill for such previous service was equal to at least 50% of that estimated for the new service, and provided further, that the credit of applicant is unimpaired in the opinion of the Utility. RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT - ALL CLASSES OF SERVICE. 1. An applicant who previously has been a customer of the Utility and whose electric service has been discontinued by the Utility during the last twelve months of that prior service because of non-payment of bills, may be required to re-establish credit by prepaying the amount prescribed in Electric Utility Rule No. 6 for that purpose, and by paying electric bills regularly due; except, an applicant for domestic service will not be denied service for failure to pay such bills for other classes of service. 0 0 Rule No. 5 (continued) 2. A customer who fails to pay bills before they become past due as prescribed in Electric Utility Rule No. 9, and who further fails to pay such bill within fifteen (15) working days after presentation of a discontinuance -of - service notice for non-payment of bills, may be required to pay said bills and re-establish his credit by depositing the amount prescribed in Electric Utility Rule No. 6. This rule will apply regardless of whether or not service has been discontinued for such non-payment. 3. A customer using other than domestic service may be required to re-establish his credit in accordance with Electric Utility Rule NO. 5-B in case the conditions of service or basis on which credit was originally established have, in the opinion of the Utility, materially changed. 0 0, LIGET AND WATER DEPA.2TIMENT CITY OF AZUSA ELECTRIC UTILITY RULE NO. 6 PREPAYMENTS A. AMOUNT OF PREPAYMENT. The amount'of prepayment required credit is twice the estimated average monthly bill, bu may the amount of prepayment be less than $50.00. B. APPLICATION OF PREPAYMENT. to establish t in no case 1. Upon discontinunace of service, the Utility will apply the pre- payment to customer's final bill. Any excess balance over $1.00 will be refunded to the customer. 2. After the customer has paid bills for service for twelve consecutive months without having had one past -due bill, as defined in Electric Utility Rule No. 9, or one returned check, the Utility may apply the prepayment to customer's current bill. No further prepayment will be required. If the customer has had more than one past -due bill or one returned check, the Utility will thereafter review the account every twelve months and will waive the prepayment after the customer has not had any past -due bill or returned check during the twelve months prior to any review. 3. The Utility may apply the prepayment at any time upon request, provided the customer's credit may otherwise be established in accordance with Electric Utility Rule No. 5. C. INTEREST ON PREPAYMENT. There shall be no interest paid on pre- payments held by the Utility. ISSUED BY: Joseoh F. Hsu Effective '/+ /3 r1_1 By Resolution ,No. Dated L Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No. Dated 5'z fs 5 0 ELECTRIC UTILITY RULE NO. 6 PREPAYMENTS A. AMOUNT OF PREPAYMENT. The amount of prepayment required to establish credit is twice the estimated average monthly bill, but in no case may the amount of prepayment be less than $75.00 for domestic service and no less than $250.00 for all other services. B. APPLICATION OF PREPAYMENT. 1. Upon discontinuance of service, the Utility will apply the prepayment to customer's final bill. Any excess balance over $1.00 will be refunded to the customer. 2. After the customer has paid bills for service for twelve consecutive months without having had one past -due bill, as defined in Electric Utility Rule No. 9, or one returned check, the Utility may refund or apply the prepayment to customer's current bill. No further prepayment will be required if the account remains in good standing. If the customer has had more than one past -due bill or one returned check, the Utility will thereafter review the account every twelve months and will waive the prepayment after the customer has not had any past -due bill or returned check during the twelve months prior to any review. C. INTEREST ON PREPAYMENT. There shall be no interest paid on prepayments held by the Utility. P LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT CITY" OF AZUSA 0 Wj ELECTTRIC UTILITY RULE NO. 9 DISCONTINUANCE AND RESTORATION OF SERVICE A. PAST DUE BILLS. When bills are rendered monthly, they wll be considered past due if not paid within 20 days after date of presentation. B. NONPAYMENT OF BILLS. 1. When a bill for electric service has become past due and a discontinuance of service notice for nonpayment has been issued service may be discontinued if bill is not paid within the time required by such notice. 2. A customer's service 'may be discontinued for nonpayment of a bill for service previously rendered him at any location served by the Utility provided such bill is not paid within 15 days after presentation of a notice that present service will be discontinued for nonpayment of such bill. However, domestic service will not be discontinued because of nonpayment of bills for other classes of service. 3. If a customer is receiving more than one service, any or all services may be discontinued when any service, regardless of location, is discontinued for nonpayment. However, domestic service will not be discontinued because of nonpayment of bills for other classes of service. 4. Under no circumstances may service be discontinued for non— payment of a bill to correct previously billed incorrect charges for a period in excess of the preceding three months unless such incorrect charges have resulted from the customer not abiding by the tariff schedules. C. UNSAFE EQUIPMENT. The Utility may refuse or discontinue service to a customer if any part of his wiring or other electrical equipment or the use thereof shall be determined by the Utilitv to be unsafe or in violation of applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations of public authorities, or if any condition existing upon the customer's premises shall be thus determined to endanger the Utility's service facilities, until it shall have been put in a safe condition or the violation remedied. (continued) 185ULD BY: Josech F. Hsu Effective 9/1/88 By Resolution No 8488 Dated 8/1/88 Director of LtiL't'_es Supersedi g Resolution N'o Dated 6/2/86 0 0 LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT CITY OF AZUSA Rule No. 9 (continued) The Utility does not assume any responsibility of inspecting or repairing the customer's wiring or other equipment or any part thereof and assumes no liability therefor. D. SERVICE DETRIMENTAL TO OTHER CUSTOMERS. The Utility will not provide service to utilizing equipment, the operation of which will be detrimental to the service of the Utility or its other customers, and will discontinue electric service to any customer who shall continue to operate such equipment after having been given notice by the Utility to cease so doing. E. FRAUD. The Utility may refuse or discontinue service if the acts of the customer or the conditions upon his premises are such as to indicate to it an intent to defraud the City. F. FAILURE TO ESTABLISH OR RE-ESTABLISH CREDIT. If, for an applicant's convenience, the Utility should provide service before credit is established or should continue service to a customer when credit has not been re-established in accordance with Electric Utility Rule No. 5, and he fails to establish or re-establish his credit as provided by a written notice of not less than 15 days, the Utility may discontinue service. G. NONCOMPLIANCE. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Electric Utility Rule No. 9, the Utility may discontinue service to a customer for noncompliance with tariff schedules if, after written notice of at least 15 days, he has not complied with the notice. The Utility may dispense with the giving of such notice in the event of a dangerous condition, thus rendering the immediate discontinuance of service to the premises imperative. H. CUSTOMER'S REQUEST FOR SERVICE DISCONTINUANCE. When a customer desires to terminate his responsibility for service, he shall give the Utility not less than two days notice of his intention and state the date on which he wishes the -termination to become effective. A customer may be held responsible for all service furnished at the premises until two days after receipt of such notice by the Utility or until the date of termination specified in the notice, whichever date is later. I. RECONNECTION CHARGE. The Utility may require payment of a reconnection charge of $20.00 before restoring service that has been discontinued for nonpayment of bills or for failure otherwise to comply with tariff schedules. No service will be reconnected continued ISSUED BY: Joseeh F. Hsu Effective 9/1/88 By Resolution No 8488 Dated 8/1/88 Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No 8036 Dated 6%=/56 • LIGHT AND WATER D"tPAMIE :T CITY OF AZUSA Rule No. 9 (continued) on an overtime basis. If the customer requests that such service be reconnected outside of regular business hours, but before 12 o'clock midnight, a reconnection charge of $50.00 must be paid , prior to the reconnection of service. The reconnection charge will be $100.00 if reconnection is made between 12 o'clock midnight and 7:00 a.m. J. RESTORATION OF SERVICES. In the event the customer has turned on the service after it has been turned off for any of the above reasons, and the Utility has again turned off the service, there shall be a charge of ten dollars ($10.00) in addition to other amounts due from the customer before service is restored. If the meter is removed, the service charge will be twenty-five ($25.00). If service is terminated at the riser or pole, the service charge will be fifty dollars ($50.00), and if service is terminated at the underground areas, the service charge will be fifty dollars (50.00), in addition to reconnection charge. If it becomes necessary to remove the service drop, there will be an additional amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) prior to restoring service. In case the customer's service is discontinued for nonpayment of bill for service, or where notice of discontinuance for nonpayment of a bill has been given, the Utility may require the customer to re-establish his credit by making a cash deposit as provided herein. K. TRANSFERING OF SERVICE. Utility _-:may refuse -service to a new customer if no authorization has been received by the Utility from the previous applicant or the owner of the same premises for the termination of the service, unless the Utility is presented by the new customer the proof of ownership to the property where service is being applied for. ISSUED BY: Josech F. Hsu Effective 9/1/88 By Resolution No 8-88 Dated 8/1/88 *actor of Uti'_ities Supersedine Resolution o 8nzc D_. ti Datcd 0/2/86 0 0 ELECTRIC UTILITY RULE NO. 9 DISCONTINUANCE AND RESTORATION OF SERVICE A. PAST DUE BILLS. When bills are rendered monthly, they will be considered past due if not paid within 20 days after date of presentation. B. NONPAYMENT OF BILLS. 1. When a bill for electric service has become past due and a discontinuance of service notice for nonpayment has been issued, service may be discontinued if bill is not paid within the time required by such notice. 2. A customer's service may be discontinued for nonpayment of a bill for service previously rendered him at any location served by the Utility, provided such bill is not paid within 15 days after presentation of a notice that present service will be discontinued for nonpayment of such bill. However, domestic service will not be discontinued because_ of nonpayment of bills for other classes of service. 3. If a customer is receiving more than one service, any or all services may be discontinued when any service, regardless of location, is discontinued for nonpayment. However, domestic service will not be discontinued because of nonpayment of bills for other classes of service. 4. Under no circumstances may service be discontinued for nonpayment of a bill to correct previously billed incorrect charges for a period in excess of the preceding three months unless such incorrect charges have resulted from the customer not abiding by the tariff schedules. C. UNSAFE EQUIPMENT. The Utility may refuse or discontinue service to a customer if any part of his wiring or other electrical equipment or the use thereof shall be determined by the Utility to be unsafe or in violation of applicable laws; ordinances, rules or regulations of public authorities, or if any condition existing upon the customer's premises shall be thus determined to endanger the Utility's service facilities, until it shall be put in a safe condition or the violation remedied. x Rule No. 9 (continued) The Utility does not assume any responsibility of inspecting or repairing the customer's wiring or other equipment or any part thereof and assumes no liability therefor. D. SERVICE DETRIMENTAL TO OTHER CUSTOMERS The Utility will not provide service to utilizing equipment, the operation of which will be detrimental to the service of the Utility or its other customers, and will discontinue electric service to any customer who shall continue to operate such equipment after having been given notice by the Utility to cease so doing. E. FRAUD. The Utility may refuse or discontinue service if the acts of the customer or the conditions upon his premises are such as to indicate to it an intent to defraud the Utility. F. FAILURE TO ESTABLISH OR RE-ESTABLISH CREDIT. If, for an applicant's convenience, the Utility should provide service before the credit is established or should continue service to a customer when credit has not been re-established in accordance with the Electric Utility Rule No. 5, and he fails to establish or re-establish his credit as provided by a written notice of not less than 15 days, the Utility may discontinue service. G. NONCOMPLIANCE. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Electric Utility Rule No. 9, the Utility may discontinue service to a customer for noncompliance with tariff schedules if, after written notice of at least 15 days, he has not complied with the notice. The Utility may dispense with the giving of such notice in the event of a dangerous condition, thus rendering the immediate discontinuance of service to the premises imperative. H. CUSTOMER'S REQUEST FOR SERVICE DISCONTINUANCE When a customer desires to terminate his responsibility for service, he shall give the Utility not less than two days notice of his intention and state the date on which he wishes the termination to become effective. A customer may be held responsible for all service furnished at the premises until two days after receipt of such notice by the Utility or until the date of termination specified in the notice, whichever date is later. I. RECONNECTION CHARGE. The Utility may require payment of a reconnection charge of $20.00 before restoring service that has been discontinued for nonpayment of bills or for failure otherwise to comply with tariff schedules. No service will be reconnected in an overtime basis. If the customer requests that such service be reconnected outside of regular business hours, but before 12 o'clock midnight, a 0 0 Rule No. 9 (continued) reconnection charge of $75.00 must be paid prior to the reconnection of service. The reconnection charge will be $125.00 if reconnection is made between 12 o'clock midnight and 7:00 a.m. J. RESTORATION OF SERVICES. In the event the customer has turned on the service after it has been turned off for any of the above reasons, and the Utility has again turned off the service, there shall be a charge of ten dollars ($10.00) in addition to other amounts due from the customer before service is restored. If the meter is removed, the service charge will be twenty-five dollars ($25.00). If service is terminated at the riser or pole, the service charge will be fifty dollars ($50.00), and if the service is terminated at the underground areas, the service charge will be fifty dollars ($50.00), in addition to reconnection charge. If it becomes necessary to remove the service drop, there will be an additional amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) prior to restoring service. In case the customer's service is discontinued for nonpayment of bill for service, or where notice of discontinuance for nonpayment of a bill has been given, the Utility may require the customer to re-establish his credit by making a cash deposit as provided herein. K. TRANSFERRING OF SERVICE. Utility may refuse service to a new customer if no authorization has been received by the Utility from the previous applicant or the owner of the same premises for the termination of the service, unless the Utility is presented by the new customer the proof of ownership to the property where service is being applied for. 0 0 LIGHT AND WATER. DERART`rENT CITY OF AZUSA ELECTRIC UTILITY RULE NO. 11 METER TESTS AND ADJUSTMENT OF BILLS FOR METER ERROR A. TESTS 4i 1. Prior to Installation. Every meter will be tested at or prior to the time of installation, and no meter will be placed in service if found to register more than 1% fast or 1% slow. 2. On Customer Request. A customer may, on notice of not less than one week, require the Utility to test the meter for his service. No charge will be made for such a test but, should a customer demand a test within six months after installation or more often than once in six months,he will be required to deposit $50 to pay, in part, the cost of the test. This deposit will be returned if the meter is found to regiser more than 2% fast or 2% slow. A customer shall have the right to require the Utility to conduct the test in his presence or in the presence of an expert or other representative appointed by him. The results of the test will be furnished to the customer within a reasonable time after completion of the test. B. ADJUSTMENT OF BILLS FOR METER ERRORS 1. Fast Meters. When, upon test, any meter is found to be register- ing more than 2% fast, the Utility will refund to the customer the amount of the overcharge based on corrected meter readings subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 hereof. 2. Slow Meters. When, upon test, is found to be registering more other class of service is found slow, the Utility may bill the undercharge based on corrected provisions of paragraph 4 hereof. any meter for domestic service than 2 % slow, or any meter for to be registering more than 2% customer for the amount of the meter readings subject to the 3. Non -registering Meters. When, upon test, any meter is found to be non -registering, the Utility may bill the customer for the estimate of electricity consumed but not registered subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 hereof. ISSUED BY: Jose-,', F. Hsu continued Effective B.v Resolution No Dated D.rFc'or OL �rtic_t1e5 SUieCSeG1R� ResolUt:p❑ O Datcd 0 0 LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT CITY OF AZUSA 4a Rule No. 11 (continued) Bills for this purpose will be estimated from the customer's prior use, the customer's subsequent use correctly metered, the Utility's experience with other customers of the same class, and the general characteristics of the customer's operation. 4. General. When it is found that the error in a meter is due to causes, the date of which can be reliably established, the overcharge or the undercharge may be computed back to that date, provided, however, that in no case will a bill for an undercharge exceed a four (4) month period for single-family domestic service schedules or a twenty-four (24) month period for all other service schedules. C. ADJUSTMENT OF BILLS FOR UTILITY ERROR 1. General. When it is found that an error in billing has occurred due to a Utility error, the date of which can be reliably estab- lished, the overcharge or the undercharge may be computed back to that date provided, however, that in no case will a bill for an undercharge exceed a four (4) -month period for single-family domestic service schedules or a twenty-four (24) month period for all other service schedules and that in no case will a bill for an overcharge exceed a thirty-six (36) month period for all service schedules. 2. There will be no interest paid to an overcharged bill or collected from an undercharged bill. The Utility is authorized to refund a credit balance. ISSUED BY: Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Date Dire-tbr of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Date 0 0 ELECTRIC UTILITY RULE NO. 11 METER TEST AND ADJUSTMENT OF BILLS FOR METER ERROR A. TESTS. 1. AOR TO INSTALLATION Every meter will be tested at or prior to the time of installation, and no meter will be placed in service if found to register more than it fast or 1% slow. 2. ON CUSTOMER REQUEST A customer may, on notice of not less than one week, require the Utility to test the meter for his service. No charge will be made for such a test but, should a customer demand a test within six months after installation or more often than once in six months, he will be required to deposit $50.00 to pay, in part, the cost of the test. This deposit will be returned if the meter is found to register more than 2% fast or 2% slow. A customer shall have the right to require the Utility to conduct the test in his presence or in the presence of an expert or other representative appointed by him. The results of the test will be furnished to the customer within a reasonable time after completion of the test. B. ADJUSTMENT OF BILLS FOR METER ERRORS. 1. FAST METERS. When, upon test, any meter is found to be registering more than 2% fast, the Utility will refund to the customer the amount of the overcharge based on corrected meter readings subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 hereof. 2. SLOW METERS. When, upon test, any meter for domestic service is found to be registering more than 2% slow, or any meter for other class of service is found to be registering more than 2% slow, the Utility may bill the customer for the amount of the undercharge based on corrected meter readings subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 hereof. 0 Rule No. 11 (continued) 0 3. NON -REGISTERING METERS. When, upon test, any meter is found to be non -registering, the Utility may bill the customer for the estimate of electricity consumed but not registered subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 hereof. Bills for this purpose will be estimated from the customer's prior use, the customer's subsequent use correctly metered, the Utility's experience with other customers of the same class, and the general characteristics of the customer's operation. 4. GENERAL. When it is found that the error in a meter is due to causes, the date of which can be reliably established, the overcharge or the undercharge may be computed back to that date, provided, however, that in no case will a bill for an undercharge or overcharge exceed a four (4) month period for single-family domestic service schedules or a twenty-four (24) month period for all other service schedules. C. ADJUSTMENT OF BILLS FOR UTILITY ERROR 1. GENERAL. When it is found that an error in billing has occurred due to a Utility error, the date of which can be reliably established, the overcharge or the undercharge may be computed back to that date provided, however, that in no case will a bill for an undercharge or overcharge exceed a four (4) month period for single-family domestic service schedules or a twenty-four (24) month period for all other service schedules. 2. There will be no interest paid to an overcharge bill or collected from an undercharged bill. The Utility is authorized to refund a credit balance. L T _ ;. -'ND WATER CITY OF AZUSA A. General 0 0 DEPAR T;iENT ELECTRIC UTILITY RULE NO. 15 LINE EXTENSION 1. Extensions of distribution lines of standard voltages (12KV or less) necessary to furnish permanent service to applicants will be made by the Utility in accordance with the following rules. 2. The Utility will construct, own, operate and maintain lines only along public streets, roads and highways which the Utility has a legal right to occupy, and on public lands and private property across which rights of way satisfactory to the Utility may be obtained without cost to or condemnation by the Utility. 3. The Utility will make extensions of its lines and facilities to the customer where the estimated revenue to be received from the service will provide adequate and continuous return on the Utility's investment. The Utility reserves the right to determine, finally, the advisability and legality of making any extension. Extensions made by the Utility shall be and remain permanently the property of the Utility and the customer shall execute a contract for the service to be supplied when such is required by the Utility. B. Extension — Overhead 1. Subject to the suitable character of service and provision of the law, the Utility may extend its overhead distribution system to an applicant or group of applicants provided the applicant or applicants will sign an extension agreement. 2. No overhead service will be permitted for new or rebuilt residential and commercial developments, unless it is so determined by the Director of Utilities that the installation of underground service to that particular premises is physically impractical. 3. Line extension will be either single—phase or three—phase as determined by the Utility based on engineering and practical needs. (continued) ISSUED BY: Jes=_cn F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No of Utilities Super=seding Resolution No Daced Dated r-1 LJ LIGHT AND WATER DEPAR7-fENT CITY OF AZUSA Rule No. 15 (continued) Page 52 4. Where it is necessary to convert an existing line from single- phase to three-phase in order to furnish three-phase service to an applicant, the extra cost thereof shall be paid by the applicant. 5. The applicant or applicantsshall pay to the Utility, before the start of construction, its total estimated installed cost (exclusive of transformers, meters and services) to complete the extension or conversion. Net difference result thereto shall be refunded or billed to the applicant or applicants, whatever the case may be. C. Extension - Underground 1. General. Underground line extension will be made where it is mutually agreed upon by the Utility and the applicant, and where the Utility maintains or desires to maintain underground distribution facilities for its operating convenience or in compliance with the applicable laws, ordinance, or similar requirements of public authorities and the City Council. 2. Underground Extension to Residential Subdivisions: a. The developer of the subdivision will perform all necessary trenching and backfilling, including furnishing of any imported backfill material required, and will furnish and install all conduits, pull boxes and transformer vaults in accordance with the Utility's specifications. Upon acceptance by the Utility, the developer will transfer the ownership of these facilities to the Utility. b. The developer will be required to contribute a non- refundable amount of $3.90 per foot for primary three-phase extension, $1.30 per foot for primary single-phase extension, $3.00 per foot for secondary distribution, and $1.25 per foot for service laterals, and $.75 for street light conductors. 3. Underground Extension to Individual Residental Development. Residential development including single and multi -dwelling units within the Utility's existing overhead distribution area will be required of underground extension subject to the pro- visions of Rule 15.C.2. L(continued) I IS_—.!ED BY: ,icse^h F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Daced Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Datad L:_T... T DPM, l • ; D 'h , CITY OF AZUSA Rule No. 15 (continued) 4. Underground Extension for Other Than Residential Services. a. The Utility will install, own and maintain the primary extension, not to exceed 175 feet from the point of connection to Utility's system to the transformer serving the applicant. Extension beyond 175 feet will be subject to the provision of Rule 15.C.2.b. b. The applicant will provide substructures under the same provision as Rule 15.C.2.a. In addition, the applicant will furnish and install secondary voltage (under 600 volts) conductors from transformer or existing secondary cable junction to metering point, all in accordance with specifi- cations of the Utility or an authority having jurisdiction over it. D. Relocation of Existing Distribution Facilities. 1. Where mutually agreed upon by the Utility and an applicant (individual, corporation or public agency), existing distri- bution facilities may be relocated, provided the applicant requesting the change pays, in advance, a non-refundable amount equal to the estimated cost of relocation of the existing distribution facilities. 2. Costs of relocation of electric facilities necessary to clear for off-site improvements required in conjunction with new land subdivisions, conditional use permits, zoning cases or building permits shall be paid by the applicant. E. Replacement of Overhead with Underground Distribution Facilities. Where mutually agreed upon by the Utility and applicant, overhead distribution facilities may be replaced with underground facilities, provided the applicant requesting the change pays, in advance, a non-refundable sum equal to the estimated installed cost of the underground facilities, less the estimated net salvage value of the replaced overhead facilities. ISSUED BY: Jesech F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated Dat 0 0 ELECTRIC UTILITY RULE NO. 15 LINE EXTENSION A. Genera 1. Extensions of distribution lines of standard voltages (12KV or less) necessary to furnish permanent service to applicants will be made by the Utility in accordance with the following rules. 2. The Utility will construct, own, operate and maintain lines only along public streets, roads and highways which the Utility has a legal right to occupy, and on public lands and private property across which rights of way satisfactory to the Utility may be obtained without cost to or condemnation by the Utility. 3. The Utility will make extensions of its lines and facilities to the customer where the estimated revenue to be received from the service will provide adequate and continuous return on the Utility's investment. The Utility reserves the right to determine, finally, the advisability and legality of making any extension. Extensions made by the Utility shall be and remain permanently the property of the Utility and the customer shall execute a contract for the service to be supplied when such is required by the Utility. B. Extension - Overhead 1. Subject to the suitable character of service and provision of the law, the Utility may extend its overhead distribution system to an applicant or group of applicants provided the applicant or applicants will sign an extension agreement. 2. No overhead service will be permitted for new or rebuilt residential and commercial developments, unless it is so determined by the Director of Utilities that the installation of underground service to that particular premises is physically impractical. 3. Line extension will be either single-phase or three-phase as determined by the Utility based on engineering and practical needs. Rule No. 15 C 0 (continued) 4. Where it is necessary to cone single-phase to three-phase in phase service to an applicant, shall be paid by the applicant. 0 rt an existing line from order to furnish three - the extra cost thereof The applicant or applicants shall pay to the Utility, before the start of construction, its total estimated installed cost (exclusive of transformers, meters and services) to complete the extension or conversion. Net difference result thereto shall be refunded or billed to the applicant or applicants, whatever the case may be. Extension - Underground 1. General. Underground line extension will be made where it is mutually agreed upon by the Utility and the applicant, and where the Utility maintains or desires to maintain underground distribution facilities for its operating convenience or in compliance with the applicable laws, ordinance, or similar requirements of public authorities and the City Council. 2. Underground Extension to Residential Subdivisions: a. The developer of the subdivision will perform all necessary trenching and backfilling, including furnishing of any imported backfill material required, and will furnish and install all conduits, pull boxes and transformer vaults in accordance with the Utility's specifications. Upon acceptance by the Utility, the developer will transfer the ownership of these facilities to the Utility. b. The developer will be required to contribute a non- refundable amount equal to the Utility's inventory cost of primary, secondary and street light conductors, and associated material required to perform such extension. 3. Underground Extension to Individual Residential Development. Residential development including single and multi- dwelling units within the Utility's existing overhead distribution area will be required of underground extension subject to the provisions of Rule 15.C.2. 0 Rule No. 15 (continued) 0 4. Underground Extension for Other Than Residential Services. a. The Utility will install, own and maintain the primary extension, not to exceed 175 feet from the point of connection to Utility's system to the transformer serving the applicant. Extension beyond 175 feet will be subject to the provision of Rule 15.C.2.b. b. The applicant will provide substructures under the same provision as Rule 15.C.2.a. In addition, the applicant will furnish and install secondary voltage (under 600 volts) conductors from transformer or existing secondary cable junction to metering point, all in accordance with specifications of the Utility or an authority having jurisdiction over it. D. Relocation of Existing Distribution Facilities. 1. where mutually agreed upon by the Utility and the applicant (individual, corporation or public agency), existing distribution facilities may be relocated, provided the applicant requesting the change pays, in advance, a non-refundable amount equal to the estimated cost of relocation of the existing distribution facilities. Costs of relocation of electric facilities necessary to clear for off-site improvements required in conjunction with new land subdivisions, conditional use permits, zoning cases or building permits shall be paid by the applicant. E. Replacement of Overhead with Underground Distribution Facilities Where mutually agreed upon by the Utility and applicant, overhead distribution facilities may be replaced with underground facilities, provided the applicant requesting the change pays, in advance, a non-refundable sum equal to the estimated installed cost of the underground facilities, less the estimated net salvage value of the replaced overhead facilities. RULE N0. 4 ESTABLISHMENT AND RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT A. Establishment of Credit. Each applicant, before receiving service, shall be required to satisfactorily establish credit which shall be deemed established:. 1. If applicant is the owner of the premises to be served by the Utility; or 2. If applicant makes a cash deposit to secure payment of bills for water service as prescribed in Rule No. 5. B. Re-establishment of Credit. 1. An applicant who previously has been a customer of the Utility and whose water service has been discontinued by the Utility during the last twelve months of that prior service because of nonpayment of bills, may be required to re-establish credit by depositing the amount prescribed in Rule No. 5 for that purpose, and by paying water bills regularly due. 2. A customer who fails to pay bills before they become past due as prescribed in Rule No. 7, and who further fails to pay such bills within 15 days after presentation of a discontinuance of service notice for nonpayment of bills, may be required to pay said bills and re-establish his credit by depositing the amount prescribed in Rule No. 5. This rule shall apply regardless of whether or not service has been discontinued for such nonpayment. ISSUED BY: Joseph F. Hsu, Director of Utilities Effective 7/1/88 By Resolution No. 8438 Dated 6/20/88 Superseding Resolution No. 4543 Dated —9TT7T6T— ,.F r,.ZU n Ya�c RULE N0. 4 ESTABLISHMENT AND RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT A. Establishment of Credit. Each applicant, before receiving service, shall be required to satisfactorily establish credit which shall be deemed established:. 1. If applicant is the owner of the premises to be served by the Utility; or 2. If applicant makes a cash deposit to secure payment of bills for water service as prescribed in Rule No. 5. B. Re-establishment of Credit. 1. An applicant who previously has been a customer of the Utility and whose water service has been discontinued by the Utility during the last twelve months of that prior service because of nonpayment of bills, may be required to re-establish credit by depositing the amount prescribed in Rule No. 5 for that purpose, and by paying water bills regularly due. 2. A customer who fails to pay bills before they become past due as prescribed in Rule No. 7, and who further fails to pay such bills within 15 days after presentation of a discontinuance of service notice for nonpayment of bills, may be required to pay said bills and re-establish his credit by depositing the amount prescribed in Rule No. 5. This rule shall apply regardless of whether or not service has been discontinued for such nonpayment. ISSUED BY: Joseph F. Hsu, Director of Utilities Effective 7/1/88 By Resolution No. 8438 Dated 6/20/88 Superseding Resolution No. 4543 Dated —9TT7T6T— 11 RULE NO. 4 0 ESTABLISHMENT AND RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT A. Establishment of Credit. Each applicant, before receiving service, will be required to satisfactorily establish credit which will be deemed established if applicant makes a cash deposit to secure payment of bills for water service as prescribed in Rule No. 5. B. Re-establishment of Credit. 1. An applicant who previously has been a customer of the Utility and whose water service has been discontinued by the Utility during the last twelve months of that prior service because of nonpayment of bills, may be required to re-establish credit by depositing the amount prescribed in Rule No. 5 for that purpose, and by paying water bills regularly due. 2. A customer who fails to pay bills before they become past due as prescribed in Rule No. 7, and who further fails to pay such bills within 15 days after presentation of a discontinuance of service notice for nonpayment of bills, may be required to pay said bills and re-establish his credit by depositing the amount prescribed in Rule No. 5. This rule will apply regardless of whether or not service has been discontinued for such nonpayment. _ _ "1^_. ♦. ♦fes. �--Y G? ASL Sn Pa - RULE N0. 5 PREPAY14ENTS A. Amount of prepayment. The amount of prepayment required to establish or re-establish credit is twice the estimated average monthly bill, but in no case may the amount of prepayment be less than $10.00. B. Application of prepayment. Upon discontinuance of service, the Utility shall apply the prepayment to the customer's final bill. Any excess balance over $1.00 shall be refunded to the customer. C. Interest on prepayment. There shall be no interest paid on prepayments held by the Utility. r ISSUED BY: Joseph F. Hsu, Director of Utilities --�t�ective 7/1/88 By Resolution No. 8438 Dated 6/20/88 Superseding Resolution No. 4543 Dated 91/10/63 0 0 RULE NO. 5 PREPAYMENTS A. Amount of prepayment. The amount of prepayment required to establish or re-establish credit is twice the estimated average monthly bill, but in no case may the amount of prepayment be less than $20.00. B. Application of prepayment. Upon discontinuance of service, the Utility will apply the prepayment to the customer's final bill. Any excess balance over $1.00 will be refunded to the customer. C. Interest on prepayment. There will be no interest paid on prepayments held by the Utility. RULE 110. 10 M ---ER TESTS AND ADJUSTMENT OF BILLS FOR 1ILTER ERROR A. TESTS 1. Prior to Installation. Every meter shall be tested at or prior to the.time of installation and no meter shall be placed in service if found to register more than 1% fast or 1% slow. 2. On Customer Request. A customer may, on notice of not less than one week, require the Utility to test the meter for his service. No charge shall be made for such a test but, should a customer demand a test within six months after installation or more often than once in six months, he shall be required to deposit $50 to pay, in part, the cost of the test. This deposit shall be returned if the meter is found to register more than 2% fast or 2% slow. A customer shall have the right to require the Utility to conduct the test in his presence or in the presence of an expert or other representative appointed by him. The results of the test shall be furnished to the customer within a reasonable time after completion of the test. B. Adjustment of Bills for Meter Errors 1. Fast Meters. When, upon test, a meter is found to be registering more than 2% fast, the Utility shall refund to the customer the amount of the overcharge based on corrected meter reading subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 hereof. !=SUED BY: Joseph F. Esu, Director of Uti'_ities -==ec:_ve7%1/88 By Resolution L'o. ---ersec_-g Resolution No. 4543 Jaz Rule NO. 10 (continued) 2. Slow Meters. When, upon test, a meter for domestic service is found to be registering more than 2% slow, or any meter for other class of service is found to be registering more than 2% slow, the Utility shall bill the customer for the amount of the undercharge based on corrected meter readings subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 hereof. 3. Non -registering Meters. When, upon test, a meter is found to be non -registering, the Utility shall bill the customer for the estimated water consumed but not registered subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 hereof. Bills for this purpose shall be estimated from the customer's prior use, the customer's subsequent use correctly metered, the Utility's experience with other customers of the same class, and the general characteristics of the custcmer's operation. 4. General. When it is found that the error in a meter is due to causes, the date of which can be reliably established, the overcharge or the undercharge may be computed back to that date, provided, however, that in no case shall a bill for an undercharge exceed a four (4) month period for single-family domestic service schedules or a twenty-four (24) month period for all other service schedules. C. Adjustment of Bills for Utility Error 1. General. When it -is found that an error in billing has occurred due to a Utility error, the date of which can be reliably established, the cvercharge or the undercharge may be computed back to that date provided, however, that in no case shall a bill for an ISSUED BY: Joseph F. "su, Director of Utilities =f-= ✓e 7'x'3° 3v Dated 6/2018P 9 16/6 Dated 3 10 (continued) undercharge exceed a four (4) month period for single-family domestic service schedules for a twenty-four (24) month period for all other service schedules and that in no case shall a bill for an overcharge exceed a thirty-six (36) month period for all service schedules. 2. There shall be no interest paid to an overcharged bill or collected from an underchar4ed bill. The Utility is authorized to refund a credit balance. ISS;iED BY: Joseph F. Hsu, Director of Utilities -,s 7/1%88 By Rescl'_t_oa ;;o. Dated 6/20/88 S'__rsed_., Resolution Ne. 45-".3 Dazed 9/16/63 0 0 RULE NO. 10 METER TESTS AND ADJUSTMENT OF BILLS FOR METER ERROR A. TESTS 1. Prior to Installation. Every meter will be tested at or prior to the time of installation and no meter will be placed in service if found to register more than 1$ fast or 1% slow. 2. On Customer Request. A customer may, on notice of not less than one week, require the Utility to test the meter for his service. No charge will be made for such a test but, should a customer demand a test within six months after installation or more often than once in six months, he will be required to deposit $50 to pay, in part, the cost of the test. This deposit will be returned if the meter is found to register more than 2% fast or 2% slow. A customer shall have the right to require the Utility to conduct the test in his presence or in the presence of an expert or other representative appointed by him. The results of the test will be furnished to the customer within a reasonable time after completion of the test. B. Adjustment of Bills for Meter Errors 1. Fast Meters. When, upon test, any meter is found to be registering more than 2% fast, the Utility will refund to the customer the amount of the overcharge based on corrected meter reading subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 hereof. 2. Slow Meters. When, upon test, any meter for domestic service is found to be registering more than 2% slow, or any meter for other class of service is found to be registering more than 2% slow, the Utility may bill the customer for the amount of the undercharge based on corrected meter readings subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 hereof. 3. Non -registering Meters. When, upon test, any meter is found to be non -registering, the Utility may bill the customer for the estimate of water consumed by not registered subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 hereof. Bills for this purpose will be estimated from the customer's prior use, the customer's subsequent use correctly metered, the Utility's experience with other customers of the same class, and the general characteristics of the customer's operation. 4. General. When it is found that the error in a meter is due to causes, the date of which can be reliably established, the overcharge or the undercharge may be computed back to that date, provided, however, that in no case will a bill for an undercharge or overcharge exceed a four (4) month period for single-family domestic service schedules or a twenty-four (24) month period for all other service schedules. C. Adjustment of Bills for Utility Error 1. General. When it is found that an error in billing has occurred due to a Utility error, the date of which can be reliably established, the overcharge or the undercharge may be computed back to that date provided, however, that in no case will a bill for an undercharge or overcharge exceed a four (4) month period for single-family domestic service schedules for a twenty-four (24) month period for all other service schedules. 2. There will be no interest paid to an overcharged bill or collected from an undercharged bill. The Utility is authorized to refund a credit balance.