Service under this article is subject to the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction and to the company’s rules and regulations currently on file in the company’s office.
(A) 
Rate schedule.
The maximum general service rates for sales of natural gas rendered to residential and commercial customers within the City limits by Lone Star Gas Company, its successors and assigns are hereby fixed as designated in the Master Fee and Rate Schedule, Article VII, Section 10.85, of Chapter 10.
(B) 
Gas cost adjustment.
Each monthly bill at the above rates shall be adjusted for gas cost as designated in the Master Fee and Rate Schedule, Article VII, Section 10.85, of Chapter 10.
(C) 
Billing.
Bills are due and payable when rendered and must be paid within ten (10) days from the monthly billing date.
(Ordinance 7363 adopted 9/6/2022)
(A) 
Reconnect charge.
In addition to the charges and rates set out in section 51.51, the company shall charge and collect, as a reconnect charge for each reconnection or reinauguration of gas service, where service has been discontinued at the same premises for any reason, the amounts designated in the Master Fee and Rate Schedule, Article VII, Section 10.85, of Chapter 10.
(B) 
Exceptions to reconnect charge.
(1) 
A builder who uses gas temporarily during construction or for display purposes;
(2) 
The first occupant of the premises;
(3) 
Where gas service has been temporarily interrupted because of system outage, service work or application installation done by company; or
(4) 
For any reason deemed necessary for company operations.
(C) 
Main line extension rate (residential).
The charge for extending mains beyond the free limit established by Lone Star Gas, or any free limit established by City franchise, is the amount designated in the Master Fee and Rate Schedule, Article VII, Section 10.85, of Chapter 10, except for large commercial and industrial consumers which are handled on an actual cost per foot basis.
(D) 
Returned-check charges. A returned-check handling charge in the amount designated in the Master Fee and Rate Schedule, Article VII, Section 10.85, of Chapter 10, shall be assessed for each check returned to the company for reasons of nonsufficient funds, account closed, payment withheld, invalid signature, or improper preparation.
(Ordinance 7363 adopted 9/6/2022)
(A) 
The City Council reserves the right to periodically examine the rates as set forth in sections 51.51 and 51.52 and to call further hearings, if necessary, in order to determine the effect and application of the rates herein set forth and to order any adjustments if necessary.
(B) 
Lone Star will report to the City Manager on a monthly basis the amount of over-recovery or under-recovery of the gas cost adjustment.
(C) 
The rates set forth in sections 51.51 and 51.52 may be changed and amended by either the City or company furnishing gas in the manner provided by law.