(a) 
General policy.
It shall be the policy of the city to furnish electric service to its customers from distribution lines of standard voltages. The type and location of lines required to supply electric service shall be determined by the city at its sole discretion; however, said lines shall be constructed in accordance with sound engineering practices and shall meet as a minimum the standards outlined in the National Electrical Safety Code.
(b) 
Requirements for service.
The provisions of this policy shall apply to all line extensions required to serve customers in the retail [sic] areas of the city. The specific requirements for extensions for the types of service listed below are set forth in the listed sections.
(c) 
Specific service policies.
Type of Service
Section
Residential
13.02.182
Commercial
13.02.183
Industrial
13.02.184
Lighting
13.02.185
Special facilities
13.02.186
Subdivision developments
13.02.187
Temporary
13.02.188
(d) 
Line extension rights.
The city, as a condition for providing service to the premises, shall have at all times complete control of the entire line constructed, and shall have the right to serve others from said lines and/or any extension thereof, without any obligation to refund any part of the payment for excess construction costs.
(e) 
Primary line capacity.
The estimated cost to the applicant where an excess construction payment is required to serve premises [shall be charged], except that the applicant will pay only the estimated cost to construct facilities adequate to provide the requested service in situations where an excess construction is required.
(f) 
Joint construction.
The estimated cost to the applicant where an excess construction payment is required shall be charged whether or not “joint construction” is used. Joint construction being defined as pole line construction in conjunction with another utility.
(g) 
Right-of-way.
In all cases, primary and secondary lines of the city which are to be constructed on privately owned property shall be constructed only on, along and/or across rights-of-way which permit ready access from public roads and are covered by properly executed standard easements or platted subdivision easements legally recorded which, among other things, grant the city the right to construct, operate and maintain said lines including the necessary anchors, guys and appurtenances, and along with the right to rebuild, replace or remove the same.
(h) 
Customer wiring requirements.
The party applying for a new service extension shall install at his expense the weatherhead and all service entrance wiring through the meter base to the main disconnect switch, together with all other wiring on the customer’s side of the meter. All such wiring shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of the applicable city codes and the National Electrical Code and any other safety codes promulgated by other public bodies governing the location being wired. The city shall have no responsibility to ascertain whether or not any wiring installed by or for the customer is in compliance with such codes, except that power will not be made available until said wiring has been passed by the appropriate governing body, if applicable. The city reserves the right to refuse service to premises which, at its sole discretion, are considered to be unsafe.
(i) 
Line relocation.
At the sole option of the city, lines and other facilities of the city may be relocated at the request of a property owner only if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) 
Service to other customers, both present and prospective, will not be adversely affected.
(2) 
Easements on the city’s standard form covering rights-of-way for the relocated lines or other facilities are granted to the city.
(3) 
The party requesting the relocation agrees to pay the city the actual cost of removing the existing lines and facilities and installing lines and facilities in the new locations and advances the city the estimated cost of said removal and installation.
(j) 
Flood zone restrictions.
In areas where the city provides electric service in the vicinity of lakes and streams, the city will not extend overhead service below the maximum pool level of the lakes, or in the floodplain streams.
(k) 
Underground electric service extension.
(1) 
Underground electric primary and secondary lines to serve premises may be provided subject to the stipulations that the applicant executes a special underground agreement with the city and agrees to bear all the additional expense in excess of the cost of the standard overhead extension normally provided.
(2) 
Where a developer requests the city to do so, the city may, in accordance with a special agreement for such situations and at its option, provide for installation of underground electric facilities. (See section 13.02.187.)
(l) 
Policy changes.
The foregoing policy is subject to change at any time by action of the city council without prior notice being given.
(m) 
Administration of policy.
The foregoing policy shall be administered in a fair, consistent fashion, with due consideration of site-specific physical circumstances as well as corresponding policies of nearby utilities, with reasonable and justifiable variances as indicated by common sense, good judgment, and equity.
(Ordinance 1999-5, sec. 2.05, adopted 6/8/99)
(a) 
Standard construction cost throughout this extension policy shall refer to the charge of $2.00 per foot used to determine customer cost of extension.
(b) 
The city will construct an overhead primary line extension to provide service to a residential facility requiring full-time service at the regular established rates and minimum monthly charges under the following conditions:
(1) 
Permanent residence.
A standard overhead line extension (single-phase) up to 400 feet will be provided for a residence occupied on a full-time basis and which is constructed on a permanent foundation. Nonstandard facilities and extensions in excess of 400 feet will require the customer to pay the additional cost incident thereto.
(2) 
Multiple dwelling.
A standard overhead line extension will be extended for service [and a three-phase extension] may also be extended where deemed desirable by the city, with the stipulation that a maximum of 200 feet of three-phase line shall be the equivalent of 400 feet of single-phase for the purposes of determining the length of extension.
(3) 
Mobile homes.
(A) 
Electric service will be provided to a mobile home from the city’s existing primary lines. In situations where the extension of primary facilities is required to serve a mobile home, the applicant will be required to share the estimated cost for constructing the extension. A permanent mobile home will be considered as a permanent residence where the mobile home is hooked up to a water system, has a septic tank or sewer services, and is utilized as a permanent living quarters, and the mobile home is situated on property owned by the homeowner. The homeowner may, in lieu of demonstrating ownership of the home site, provide satisfactory evidence to the city as to the permanent nature of the residence.
(B) 
An extension to a mobile home park will be approved under the rules governing commercial service.
(4) 
Seasonal facilities.
A permanent electric service will be provided from the city’s existing primary lines. Where extension of primary facilities is required to serve weekend or resort homes, cabins and other domestic facilities which are not utilized on a full-time basis, the applicant will be required to bear the estimated cost for constructing the entire extension.
(5) 
Excess construction cost determination.
In the situation where a line extension for electric service exceeds the maximum length provided as a standard by the city, the customer will be required to pay the city, in advance of any construction of the extension, an amount to be determined as follows:
(A) 
The required length of the extension shall be established by a field survey performed and cost derived by the city’s standard construction cost for the type of extension required to obtain the amount of the required payment.
(B) 
Where it can be demonstrated that the expected annual revenues (derived from base rates, exclusive of fuel) to be paid by the prospective customer will generate the required margins to cover the total cost of constructing the extension, disregarding any allowances, the city may, at its option, extend service without an excess construction cost payment by the customer.
(Ordinance 1999-5, sec. 2.05, app. A, adopted 6/8/99)
The city will construct an overhead primary line extension to provide permanent service to a commercial facility requiring full-time service at the regular established rates and minimum monthly charges under the following conditions:
(1) 
General service and small commercial.
(A) 
A standard overhead line extension of up to 400 feet for single-phase service, or 200 feet for three-phase service, will be provided for general service and small commercial customers requiring full-time service to shops, stores, offices and other similar facilities. Nonstandard installations and extensions in excess of these will require the customer to pay the additional cost incident thereto.
(B) 
The city will construct an overhead primary line extension of up to 400 feet to provide permanent service to water wells, barns, signs and other nonresidential locations provided such service is established for continuing and permanent usage. (See section 13.02.188 for temporary service rules.)
(2) 
Large commercial.
The city will extend standard overhead lines to provide service to a large commercial customer requiring full-time electric service up to 1,200 feet for single-phase service, or 400 feet for three-phase service. The customer may be required to pay the cost for those situations where the line extension exceeds the length allowed; however, each new large commercial facility will be evaluated to determine if the anticipated annual revenues will provide the necessary margins to permit a longer extension.
(3) 
Excess construction cost determination.
In the situation where a line extension for electric service exceeds the maximum length provided as a standard by the city, the customer will be required to pay the city, in advance of any construction of the extension, an amount to be determined as follows:
(A) 
The required length of the extension shall be established by a field survey performed by the city. The total length of the extension will be reduced by the maximum allowed for the type of service to obtain the excess construction required in feet. The number of feet of excess construction will then be multiplied by the standard construction cost for the type of extension required to obtain the amount of the required payment.
(B) 
Where it can be demonstrated that the expected annual revenues (derived from base rates, exclusive of fuel) to be paid by the prospective customer will generate the required margins to cover the total cost of constructing the extension, disregarding any allowance, the city may, at its option, extend service without an excess construction cost payment by the customer.
(Ordinance 1999-5, sec. 2.05, app. B, adopted 6/8/99)
(a) 
The city will, through negotiations with a prospective industrial customer, provide the necessary facilities to extend electric service to a new industrial site under the provisions and terms of an electric service agreement. The general principles reflected in extending service to commercial customers shall be incorporated into such an agreement.
(b) 
Based upon an economic evaluation of a prospective industrial facility, the city reserves the right to require payment or deposit of funds in advance to defray certain costs associated with providing service to the facility.
(Ordinance 1999-5, sec. 2.05, app. C, adopted 6/8/99)
(a) 
Municipal lighting systems.
The city will construct permanent extensions of, or additions to, existing overhead facilities of the city which provide electric service for the municipal lighting systems under the appropriate tariffs where the annual revenue justifies the costs of such extensions.
(b) 
Security lights.
The city will install individual security lights on existing overhead facilities at the request of a customer receiving full-time electric service in accordance with contract provisions specified in the applicable rate schedule. Where additional pole(s) or transformer(s) are required and requested by the applicant for the installation of security lights, a charge will be made to defray any additional costs incident thereto.
(Ordinance 1999-5, sec. 2.05, app. D, adopted 6/8/99)
The city will extend only those facilities which are deemed necessary to render service in accordance with the tariff schedules. Where a customer request facilities which are in addition to, or in substitution for, the standard facilities which the city would normally install, the extra cost thereof shall be paid by the customer.
(1) 
Nonstandard and customer convenience service.
The customer shall pay for any special installation necessary to meet a particular requirement for service other than normally provided. Alternate voltage levels, tight voltage regulation, minimum line noise, and other special requirements shall be the responsibility of the customer. The customer may be required to share in a portion of the estimated construction cost for extending a service where such service is not normally provided, for additional meter or transformer installations to provide separate electric service to the X-ray machines.
(2) 
Intermittent loads.
The city reserves the right to require that the customer furnish and install any suitable or special equipment necessary to reasonably limit the adverse effects created by customer-owned equipment such as process furnaces, arc welders, resistance welders, and large motors.
(3) 
Excess construction cost determination.
In a situation where a customer [requires] electrical facilities in excess of that normally furnished by the city, the customer may be required to pay the city for the excess construction cost. The city, at its sole option, may reduce such payment when the estimated annual revenues (derived from base rates, exclusive of fuel) anticipated from the proposed facility generate the required margins to cover the total cost of constructing the requested facilities.
(Ordinance 1999-5, sec. 2.05, app. E, adopted 6/8/99)
(a) 
The city will extend overhead service into a new subdivision development only after the subdivision is platted and filed for record in the county in which it is located, and, if located in an incorporated city, adequate easements are dedicated for the construction of electric utility lines, and such easements shall allow reasonable access for the construction of electric lines to all lots and allow room for anchors, guys and other appurtenances.
(b) 
At the request of the developer, the city may, at its option, construct facilities within a platted subdivision provided the developer advances the total cost of such facilities. Otherwise the city will extend primary lines to serve individual customers as provided for under section 13.02.182.
(Ordinance 1999-5, sec. 2.05, app. F, adopted 6/8/99)
Extensions required to serve customers (property owners only) on a temporary basis will be installed only if the applicant for temporary service pays the city the standard cost for installing and removing all facilities expressly required for such temporary service. In situations where a temporary service is required for construction purposes, and such temporary line extension results in a permanent meter upon completion of the construction, the city will extend such temporary service which contributes to a permanent electric service, at its option, under the appropriate rule for permanent extensions.
(Ordinance 1999-5, sec. 2.05, app. G, adopted 6/8/99)