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:
7/1/2003: Twelve dollars ($12.00) per linear foot.
7/1/2004: Fourteen dollars ($14.00) per linear foot.
7/1/2005: Sixteen dollars ($16.00) per linear foot.
7/1/2006: Eighteen dollars ($18.00) per linear foot.
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.
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.
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.
(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)