[Ord. No. 3-69 §1, 5-8-2014]
ALL-IN PURCHASED POWER COST — The total wholesale
cost of electric energy for distribution and sale, including energy,
demand, transmission, transmission loss, and other related costs as
billed by the power supplier(s).
A three-month average of the all-in purchased power cost
based on the three (3) months next preceding the billing period for
which the average purchased power cost is calculated.
The estimated all-in purchased power cost established by
the City Council.
[Code 1974 §630.150; CC 1984 §29-146]
The City reserves the right to change at any time, by ordinance
or resolution, the rules and regulations and the rates charged for
the use of electric current and the right to shut off the electric
current in any portion of its distribution system for the purpose
of making improvements, alterations or repairs. The City shall not
be liable for any suspension of electric current to any consumer.
Every consumer of electric current, by accepting current from the
City, shall be bound by the terms and conditions of this Code and
other City ordinances pertaining to electricity use.
[Code 1974 §630.010; CC 1984 §29-147]
The Utilities Superintendent shall have general charge and supervision
of the power plant, of the electric wiring and of all connections
with the City electric current distribution system for the purpose
of securing current therefrom.
[Code 1974 §630.060; CC 1984 §29-148]
Any person desiring current from the City electrical distribution
system for any purpose shall make application to the Utilities Superintendent
therefor. All such applications shall specify the number of lights,
motors or electrical appliances which are to be used, as near as is
reasonably possible, the time when the consumer desires the use of
current to commence (which in no case shall be later than at the actual
date of the installation of the lights, motors or apparatus and the
connection thereof with the City distribution system). All such applications
shall be filed with the Superintendent and made a part of the records
of the City.
[Code 1974 §630.070; CC 1984 §29-149]
No person shall use any electric current from the City electric
distribution system until he/she shall have fully paid all charges
due the City for electricity, the installation of wires and equipment,
and for all necessary work done and materials furnished in connection
therewith as shown by the itemized statement of the Utilities Superintendent,
together with the deposit on the meter through which his/her current
is to be measured.
