This division shall apply to all electric utilities, as that
term is defined in the Texas Utilities Code, and municipally owned
utilities operating within their certificated service territory within
the corporate limits of the City of Lubbock (collectively referred
to herein as “utility”).
(1983 Code, sec. 9-30; Ordinance
2003-O0066, sec. 1, adopted 7/10/2003)
(a) A utility subject to this division shall apply the following sections
of this division when providing underground electric utility distribution
service to new residential developments when five or more contiguous
lots are scheduled for immediate development under the following guidelines:
(1) This division shall apply to any person who proposes a final plat
within the corporate limits of the City of Lubbock for single-family
or multifamily residential dwelling units (referred to herein as “developer”).
(2) The developer provides at no cost to the utility:
(A) Right-of-way easements and covenants on the owner’s property
that are satisfactory to the utility.
(B) Site plan (streets, alleys, wet utilities, mechanical, electric,
plumbing and landscaping plans, etc.), notice of construction start
dates and construction schedules that are reasonable and industry
typical for the type of work to be performed.
(C) Survey points for grades, lot corners, street ROW, alley ROW, and
other locations reasonably necessary for installation of the electric
system.
(b) This policy only applies to single-phase service. This policy does
not apply to three-phase service, main feeder lines or existing overhead
distribution lines.
(1983 Code, sec. 9-31; Ordinance
2003-O0066, sec. 1, adopted 7/10/2003)
(a) The utility shall collect the following fees from the developer to
recover the cost of providing underground electric distribution service
to developments subject to this division. The developer shall be required
to pay to the utility in advance of construction as an aid to construction
for underground electric distribution the following fees with all
measurements being taken per the centerline of the alley, easement
or right-of-way:
Beginning:
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7/1/2003: Twelve dollars ($12.00) per linear foot.
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7/1/2004: Fourteen dollars ($14.00) per linear foot.
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7/1/2005: Sixteen dollars ($16.00) per linear foot.
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7/1/2006: Eighteen dollars ($18.00) per linear foot.
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7/1/2007: City council will review the fee structure
outlined above and may by resolution alter the fee structure that
applies to all electric utilities, as defined herein, to reflect the
actual costs incurred in providing underground utility service.
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1/1/2012: The electric utility board will review
the fee structure outlined above and may by resolution request that
the city council alter the fee structure as it applies to the city’s
municipally owned electric utility, Lubbock Power and Light, to reflect
the actual costs incurred by Lubbock Power and Light in providing
underground utility service.
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7/1/2021: The electric utility board will annually
review the fee structure outlined above and may alter the fee structure
as it applies to the city’s municipally owned electric utility,
Lubbock Power & Light, to reflect the actual costs incurred in
providing underground utility service by: (1) resolution to the city
council requesting such alteration(s) to the fee structure as provided
above, or (2) review, approval, and recommendation of approval of
the electric rate/tariff schedule to the city council to include such
fee structures and make alterations thereto.
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(b) If the developer is only developing one side of the alley, right-of-way
or utility easement in which the utilities will be placed, the developer
will only be required to pay the utility seventy-five (75) percent
of the above-listed fees for providing underground electric utility
service.
(c) The fees shall be based on the actual cost incurred by the utility
for providing this service. The fees shall not include the cost for
providing the underground service drop to the individual residences.
The measurement shall be taken from the centerline of the alley, right-of-way
or utility easement in which the utilities will be placed. The utility
may submit evidence to the city regarding the costs incurred by the
utility for providing underground electric service. The city may review
the fees listed above and beginning July 1, 2007, may annually make
any adjustments the city deems necessary to reflect the actual costs
incurred by the utility. These adjustments will go into effect on
July 1 of each subsequent year.
(d) In multiple certificated areas, the developer will only be required
to pay the fees listed above to the utility it has initially requested
to provide electric service to the development. However, while the
developer will not be subject to the fees listed in this division,
in no way does this provision restrict or otherwise prohibit a utility
from installing or providing for electric service in areas in which
it is properly certificated.
(1983 Code, sec. 9-32; Ordinance
2003-O0066, sec. 1, adopted 7/10/2003; Ordinance 2012-O0027, sec. 1 (ex. A),
adopted 4/10/2012; Ordinance
2021-O0062 adopted 6/8/2021)
(a) The developer will have the option to provide ditching services,
install the cables, service pedestals and transformer pads (collectively
referred to as the “ditching work”) to the specifications
of the utility and subject to inspection and approval as outlined
below. The utility equipment shall be provided by the utility at the
utility’s warehouse or delivered to the development site by
the utility. The utility shall be responsible for terminating all
wiring. By providing this work, the developer shall be credited five
dollars ($5.00) per linear foot from the cost of providing underground
utility service.
(b) If the developer elects to provide the ditching work and in order
to be entitled to the credit, the developer must meet the following
requirements:
(1) The developer must provide each and every element of the ditching
work as defined (ditching, installation of the cables, service pedestals
and transformer pads);
(2) The developer may provide the ditching work or contract to have the
ditching work provided; and
(3) All ditching work is required to meet the specifications of the utility
and subject to inspection and approval by the utility. Should the
ditching work fail to meet the specifications of the utility, the
utility shall provide written notice to the developer what is required
to correct all or parts of the ditching work. Should the developer
refuse or be unable to meet the specifications of the utility, the
utility may provide the ditching work and assess the developer the
actual cost for providing such work.
(c) The utility is under no obligation to energize the electric distribution
line until such time as the developer meets the specifications and
requirements listed above. If the developer fails to meet the requirements
listed above and refuses or is unable to comply with the requirements
listed above, the developer may be required by the utility to pay
the five-dollar ($5.00) credit previously provided and assess any
additional cost the utility may reasonably incur in completing the
ditching work.
(d) Upon receiving approval from the utility, the utility shall provide
the developer with written verification that the ditching work is
complete and meets the approval of the utility.
(1983 Code, sec. 9-33; Ordinance
2003-O0066, sec. 1, adopted 7/10/2003)
The developer and/or the utility may work with other types of
utilities (cable, telephone, etc.) to install their facilities, when
appropriate, in a joint trench and coordinate the installation of
the electric utilities.
(1983 Code, sec. 9-34; Ordinance
2003-O0066, sec. 1, adopted 7/10/2003)
This division is not intended as and is subject to any and all
existing written ordinances and policies of the City of Lubbock, including,
without limitation, the Underground Utilities Policy of 1977.
(1983 Code, sec. 9-35; Ordinance
2003-O0066, sec. 1, adopted 7/10/2003)
This division shall be in full force and effect for all final
plats filed with the City of Lubbock on or after July 1, 2003.
(1983 Code, sec. 9-36; Ordinance
2003-O0066, sec. 1, adopted 7/10/2003)