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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 79-4
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 78-36,
ADOPTING AN ELECTRICAL TARIFF
FOR THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
WHEREAS, Section 9-7 of the Seward City Code provides than an
electrical tariff shall be adopted and revised from time to time by Council
resolution, and
WHEREAS, in August of 1978 the City Council passed Resolution
No. 78-36, which established such a tariff, and
WHEREAS, it is now the wish of Council to amend the previously-
approved Electrical Utility Tariff;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, that the revised "City of Seward Electric Utility Department
Tariff" dated January 8, 1979, a copy of which is attached hereto and incor-
porated herein by reference, is hereby adopted.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the adopted Tariff shall
be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
this 5th day of February , 1979.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
GILLESPIE, HUGLI, POTTS, SORIANO AND SWARTZ
NONE
CAMPBELL AND LEER
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CRANSTON, WALTERS, DAHL & JARRELL
Attorneys for the City of Seward, Alaska
(City Seal)
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Ranald H. Jarrell
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RECEIVED
JAN 9 1979
CITY OF SEWARD
CITY CI..ERK
CITY OF SEWARD
ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT
TARIFF
Ut il ity Name:
Nature of Services:
Effective date:
Address:
City Manager:
City of Seward
d/b/a Seward Electric Department
Electric Power
8 January 1979
P.O. Box 337
Seward, Alaska
Clarence E. Johnson
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TARIFF INDEX
RULES & REGULATIONS
Rule No: 1. Scope of Rules and Regulations
1.1 Adoption
1.2 Applicability
1.3 Compliance with Federal and State Law
1.4 Waiver or Modification of Regulations
2. Nature and Types of Services Offered
2.1 Electric Service
2.2 Permanent Service
2.3 Temporary Secondary Services
2.4 Seasonal Services
3. . Extensions of Distribution Facilities
General Provisions
3.1 Extensions to Permanent Residences
3.2 Extensions to Seasonal Residences
3.3 Extensions to Subdivision. Mobile Home
Parks. and Multiple Residential Structures
3.4 Single and Multiphase Extensions to Commercial
and Industrial Buildings and Sites, Churches,
Schools and other Public Buildings
3.5 Modification of Existing Facilities
3.6 Street Lighting Systems
3.7 Standard Facilities and Customer Practices
3.8 Engineering Service Deposits
3.9 Overhead Charges
3.10 Contracts and Forms
3.11 Preservation of Existing Rights
4.
Rules of Construction
4.1 Rules of Construction
5.
Liability of the Utility
5.1 Irregularity or Failure of Service
5.2 Interruptions for Repairs or Modifications
5.3 Customer's Equipment
5.4 Consequential Damages
6.
Technical Provisions
6.1 Metering
6.2 Meter Testing
6.3 Protective Equipment
6.4 Non-Standard Tolerances
6.5 Compliance with Codes
6.6 Major Increases in Load
6.7 Damage Produced by Increased Load
6.8 Undesirable Load Characteristics
7.
Service Conditions
7.1 Application for Service
7.2 Service Contracts
7.3 Term of Service
7.4 Easements of Rights-of-Way Required
7.5 Access to Customer's Premises
7.6 Connection Charge
7.7 Establishment of Credit
7.8 Increase or Refund of Deposit
7.9 Deposit Not to Affect Regular Collection
Practices
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7.10 Protection of Utility Property and Facilities
7.11 Disconnection for Tampering with or Failure
to Protect Property
7.12 Connections to Other Systems
7.13 Permits
7.14 Establishment of Rates for Services
7.15 Resale of Electricity
7.16 Service Complaints
8. Conditions of Service
8.1 Net Rates
8.2 Billing
8.3 Delivery of Bills
8.4 Payment of Bills
8.5 Delinquent Bills
8.6 Dishonored Checks
8.7 Re-connection of Service
8.8 Combined Billing
8.9 Estimated Billing
8.10 Adjustment of Bills for Meter Error
8.11 Disputed or Erroneous Bills
8.12 Change of Occupancy
8.13 Vacancy Between Renters
9. Service Connections
9.1 General Requirements
9.2 Location and Installation of Meters
9.3 Primary Facilities
9.4 Overhead Service
9.5 Services to twlti-Occupant Buildings
9.6 Three-Phase Service
10. Relocation or Conversion of Facilities
10.1 Relocation of Facilities
11. Small Boat Harbor
General Provisions
11.1 Availability
11.2 Type of Service
11.3 Application, Payment of Fees and Charges
11.4 Maintenance and Service Repair
DEFINITIONS
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1. SCOPE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.1 Adoption:
These rules and regulations were adopted for use by the City
of Seward. d/b/a Electric Utility Department (SED) hereinafter
referred to as "The Utility" by Resolution No.
enacted by the City Council for the City of Seward. to be
effective on the day of 1979.
Copies of these rules and regulations. together with rate
schedules and pertinent business and contract forms. are
available at The City Manager's office in City Hall. Seward..
Alaska.
1.2 Applicability:
These rules and regulations apply to all service rendered or
fadl ities constructed or installed in the "Service District"
by the City of Seward.
1.3 Compliances with Federal and State Law:
The Utility electrical generation and distribution system will
be operated in accordance with applicable federal and state
law and in compliance with rules and regulations promulgated
by other authorities having jurisdiction over the operations
of The Uti 1 ity.
1.4 Waiver or Modification of Regulations:
These rules and regulations may not be waived by an officer,
agent or employee of the City of Seward. They may not be
modified. amended or changed in any way without first being
submitted to and approved by the Council of the City of Seward.
2. NATURE AND TYPES OF SERVICES OFFERED
2.1 Electric Service:
The Utility provides sixty-hertz alternating current, either
single or three phase. at available standard voltages. Voltage.
frequency and wave form are regulated to conform to the standa~d
practices of the industry.
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Standard Voltages:
120/208v -------- 10 -------- Secondary
120/240v -------- 10 -------- Secondary
120/208v -------- 30 -------- Secondary
240/480v -------- 30 -------- Secondary
120/240v -------- 30 -------- Secondary
480v ------------ 30 -------- Secondary
277/480v -------- 30 -------- Secondary
7,200/12,470v --- 30 -------- Primary
14.400/24;900v -- 30 -------- Primary
The Utility shall. unless otherwise provided in these Rules
and Regulations. construct. operate and maintain the facilities
necessary to deliver electrical energy to the point of service
connection to the service equipment owned by the consumer or
prospecti ve consumer (herei nafter "Consumer"). Respons ibil ity
for the design of Utility's lines and other facilities shall
rest with the Utility.
2.2 Permanent Service:
When the nature of the customer's facilities provides The
Utility wit~-reasonable assurance that the premises will take
electric service permanently and continuously and where
unusually large expenditures will not be required of The
Utility to serve the premises in relation to anticipated
revenues. The Utility will provide the facilities necessary to
.serve the customer in accordance with this Tariff.
When reasonable assurance does not exist that the customer
will be permanent or where unusual ~xpenditures,are necessary
to supply service because of the location. size or character
of the applicant's installation. facilities will be constructed
only if the applicant makes an adequate contribution toward
the cost of the facilities. guarantees continued payment of
bills for electric service or makes other satisfactory arrange-
ments that will provide The Utility with sufficient security
to warrant the investment and expense involved.
2.3 Temporary Secondary Services:
Rule 3.1.c(3) shall apply to rule 2.3.
2.4 Seasonal Services:
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3. EXTENSION OF DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
General Provisions
It is the intent of Section 3 to establish a policy for new dis-
tribution line extensions.
3.1 Extensions to Permanent Residences:
a. Primary Overhead Extensions:
(1) All customers who request overhead primary line
extensions resulting in an investment by The Utility
must comply with the following:
Application for service must be made on SED
Form 1. Submittal of SED Form 1 must be
accompanied by a non-refundable engineering
deposit as set forth in Rule 3.8 and New
Facilities Schedule of Fees and Charges.
Submittal of SED Form 1 and payment of engi-
neering service deposit will allow the Seward
Electric Department to prepare an estimate of
proposed work (SED Form 3).
Prior to final engineering and construction the
customer must make a partially refundable
deposit in accordance with SED Form 4, para-
graph 6.c. In addition, SED Form 2 must also
be signed and returned to the City of Sevlard.
Within thirty (30) days after energizing
servi ce and 'ilithi n terms of SED Form 4, the
Advance-in-aid-of-Construction (SED Form 4,
paragraph 7.e) will be returned to the appli-
cant.
b. Primary Underground Ex~ensions:
Primary underground extensions will be made on application,
subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1) All customers who request underground primary line
extensions resulting in an investment by The Util ity
must comply with the following:
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Application for service must be made on SED
Form 1. Submittal of SED Form 1 must be
accompanied by a non-refundable engineering
deposit as set forth in Rule 3.8 and New
Facilities Schedule of fees and Charges.
Submittal of SED Form 1 and payment of engi-
neering service deposit will allow the Seward
Electric Department to prepare an estimate of
proposed work (SED Form 3).
Prior to final engineering and construction the
customer must make a' partially refundable
deposit in accordance with SED Form 4, para-
graph 6.c. In addition, SED Form 2 must also
be signed and returned to the City of Seward.
Within thirty (30) days after energizing
service and within terms of SED Form 4, the
Advance-in-aid-of-Construction (SED Form 4,
paragraph l.c) will be returned to the appli-
cant.
(2) The applicant for the extension of facilities subject
to this section may, in the alternative, and at his
option, construct and install underground facilities
to furnish service within a subdivision or mobile
home park, in lieu of complying with sub-sections
(a) and (b) immediately above. by entering into
special contract with the Utility providing, among
other provisions. that:
(a) All construction and the materials used therein
shall meet the standards and specifications of
REA and/or the Seward Electric Department.
(b) All such facilities will be designed by an
electrical engineer who is registered in Alaska
and who has been pre-qualified by the Utility
on the basis of education and experience.
(c) The plans and specifications will have the
Utility's approval prior to going to construc-
tion.
(d) All facilities will be inspected by the Utility,
both during construction and upon their comple-
tion, and the applicant will make or will
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require the making of, such changes. if any,
which may,be required to meet the design and
other applicable specifications.
(e) All transformers, transformer pedestals, and
high and low voltage connectors used in the
installation will be furnished by the Utlility.
(f) All materials, other than those mentioned under
item (5) immediately above, will be furnished
by ,the applicant, but such materials must have
prior approval of The Utility as meeting REA or
Seward Electric Department's specifications.
(9) When the installation has satisfactorily passed
the above inspections mentioned in item (4) ,
immediately above, The Utility will take title
to the facilities and assume responsibility for
their maintenance.
c. Secondary Services:
(1) Subject to the exception mentioned in sub-section
(2) or (3) immediately below, service at secondary
voltage will be furnished at the sole expense of the
customer per rule 7.6 if the service does not exceed
150 feet; if the service exceeds 150 feet, the cost
of the service attributed to such excess will be
paid for by the applicant.
(2) If the installation of an underground service at
secondary voltage is not feasible because the ground
is frozen, such installation will be made above
ground in flexible plastic conduit (Cor-f1o) for
under"grounding I-Ihen conditions permit, and the
applicant therefor will pay to The Utility, in'
addition to any charges made pursuant to sub-section
(1) immediately above a non-refundable charge of
$110.00; provided, however, if the request for the
immediate installation of such a service is received
before September 15 and on or after May 15, no
charge will be made to the applicant therefor under
this sub-section even though the ground is frozen at
the time of installation and the service is installed
above ground in Cor-f10.
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(3) Temporary service will be provided by The Utility if
the applicant makes a payment sufficient to cover
the cost of the installation and removal of the
necessary facilities. The cost of the installation
and removal will include material. labor. equipment.
payroll cost and overhead. These charges will be in
addition to any required meter deposit and the
energy and demand charges accumulated through the
use of electric energy as determined pursuant to the
applicable rate schedule.
fOllowing receipt of an application (SED Form 1)
for temporary service. The Utility will prepare an
estimate of the applicable installation and removal
costs (SED Form 3a). Prior to the commencement or
installation the applicant shall submit an advance
payment equal to the total estimated cost and shall
agree to pay the difference between the actual
costs. as ascertained after removal of the temporary
service. and the estimated cost. If actual cost is
less than the estimate. The Utility will refund the
excess to the customer.
d. Additional Services from Facilities Subject to an Advance
to Construction:
In the event that facilities partially financed by an
advance-in-aid-of-construction pursuant to sub-sections
(a) and (b) above are thereafter utilized to furnish
electric utility service to other applicants therefore,
and the said advance has not been refunded as hereinafter
provided. The Utility will refund to the party who made
the said advance the sum of $750.00 for each service
connected to the faciliites so financed. not. however. in
the aggregate. to exceed the unrefunded balance of the
advance. The Utility \~ill review its records at the end
of the fiscal year. If a refund is due, payment will be
made to party making said advance. Any part of the
advance-to-construction not refunded after three calendar
years from the date the facilities are energized, no
further refunds will be made and the line extension will
become the sole property of The Utility.
3.2 Extensions to Seasonal Residences:
DELETE.
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3.3 Extensions to Subdivision, Mobile Home Parks, and Multiple
Residential Structures:
a. Primary Overhead Extensions;
(1) All customerS who request overhead primary line
extensions resulting in an investment by The Utility
must comply with the following:
Application for service must be made on SED
Form 1. Submittal of SED Form 1 must be
accompanied by a non-refundable engineering
deposit as set forth in Rule 3.8 and New
Facilities Schedule of Fees and Charges.
Submittal of SED Form 1 and payment of engi-
neering service deposit will allow the Seward
Electric Department to prepare an estimate of
proposed work (SED Form 3).
Prior to final engineering and construction the
customer must make a partially refundable
deposit in accordance with SED Form 5, para-
graph 6.c. In addition, SED Form 2 must also
be signed and returned to the City of Seward.
Within thirty (30) days after energizing
service and within terms of SED Form 5, the
Advance-in-aid-of-Construction (SED Form 5,
paragraph l.c) will be returned to the appli-
cant.
b. Primary Underground Extensions:
Primary underground extensions will be made on application,
subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1) All customers who request underground primary line
extensions resulting in an investment by The Util ity
must comply with the following:
Application for service must be made on SED
Form 1. Submittal of SED Form 1 must be
accompanied by a non-refundable engineering
deposit as set forth in Rule 3.8 and New
Facilities Schedule of Fees and Charges.
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3.3 Extensions to Subdivision. Mobile Home Parks, and Multiple
Residential Structures:
a. Primary Overhead Extensions:
(1) All customerS who request overhead primary line
extensions resulting in an investment by The Utility
must comply with the following:
Application for service must be made on SED
Form 1. Submittal of SED Form 1 must be
accompanied by a non-refundable engineering
deposit as set forth in Rule 3.8 and New
Facilities Schedule of Fees and Charges.
Submittal of SED Form 1 and payment of engi-
neering service deposit will allow the Seward
Electric Department to prepare an estimate of
proposed work (SED Form 3).
Prior to final engineering and construction the
customer must make a partially refundable
deposit in accordance with SED Form 5, para-
graph 6.c. In addition, SED Form 2 must also
be signed and returned to the City of Seward.
Within thirty (30) days after energizing
service and within terms of SED Form 5, the
Advance-in-aid-of-Construction (SED Form 5,
paragraph 7.c) will be returned to the appli-
cant.
b. Primary Underground Extensions:
Primary underground extensions will be made on application.
subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1) All customers who request underground primary line
extensions resulting in an investment by The Utility
must comply with the following:
Application for service must be made on SED
Form 1. Submittal of SED Form 1 must be
accompanied by a non-refundable engineering
deposit as set forth in Rule 3.8 and New
Facilities Schedule of Fees and Charges.
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Submittal of SEO Form 1 and payment of engi-
neering service deposit will allow the Seward
Electric Department to prepare an estimate of
proposed work (SED Form 3).
Prior to final engineering and construction the
customer must make a partially refundable
deposit in accordance with SED Form 5, para-
graph 6.c. In addition, SED Form 2 must also
be signed and returned to the City of Seward.
Within thirty (30) days after energizing
service and within terms of SED Form 5, the
Advance-in-aid-of-Construction (SED Form 5,
paragraph l.c) will be returned to the appli-
cant.
(2) Rule 3.l.b.2 shall apply to rule 3.3.b.2.
c. Secondary Services:
Rule 3.l.c shall apply to rule 3.3.c.
d. Additional Services from Facilities Subject to an Advance
to Construction:
Rule 3.l.d shall apply to rule 3.3.d.
3.4 Single and Multiphase Extensions to Commercjal and Industrial
Buildings and Sites, Churches, Schools and other Public Buildings:
Single or multiphase extensions will be constructed and
installed to serve commercial and industrial buildings and
sites, churches, schools, and other public buildings pursuant
to a special contract, which will provide, among other provisions:
a. Primary Overhead Extensions:
(1) All customers who request overhead primary line
extensions resulting in an investment by The Utility
must comply with the following:
Application for service must be made on SED
form 1. Submittal of SED Form 1 must be
accompanied by a non-refundable engineering
deposit as set forth in Rule 3.8 and New
Facilities Schedule of Fees and Charges.
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Submittal of SED Form 1 and payment of engi-
neering service deposit will allow the Seward
Electric Department to prepare an estimate of
proposed work (SED Form 3).
Prior to final engineering and construction the
customer must make a partially refundable
deposit in accordance with SED Form 6, para-
graph 6.c. In addition, SED Form 2 must also
be signed and returned to the City of Seward.
Within thirty (3D) days after energizing
service and within terms of SED Form 6, the
Advance-in-aid-of-Construction (SED Form 6,
paragraph l.c) will be returned to the appli-
cant.
b. Primary Underground Extensions:
Primary underground extensions will be made on application,
subject to the following terms and conditions:
{l} The installation is technically and operationally
feasible as to both construction and subsequent
maintenance.
(2) All customers who request underground primary line
extensions resulting in an investment by The Utility
must comply with the following:
Application for service must be made on SED
Form 1. Submittal of SED Form 1 must be
accompanied by a non-refundable engineering
deposit as set forth in Rule 3.8 and New
Facilities Schedule of Fees and Charges.
Submittal of SED Form 1 and payment of engi-
neering service deposit will allow the Seward
Electric Department to prepare an estimate of
proposed work (SED Form 3).
Prior to final engineering and construction the
customer must make a partially refundable
deposit in accordance with SED Form 6, para-
graph 6.c. In addition. SED Form 2 must also
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be signed and returned to the City of Seward.
Within thirty (30) days after energizing
service and within terms of SED Form 6, the
Advance-in-aid-of-Construction (SED Form 6,
paragraph 7.c) will be returned to the appli-
cant.
(3) If the main disconnect switch is located within the
building served, the applicant will furnish the
secondary service.
c. Additional Services from Facilities Subject to an Advance
to Construction:
Advances-in-aid-of-construction to finance in part the
construction of facilities pursuant to this Section 3.4
will also be subject to refund under the terms and con-
ditions provided in Section 3.1d above.
3.5 Modification of Existing Facilities:
If otherwise .technically operationally feasible electric
distribution facilities will be modified upon request, in-
cluding, among other modifications, the conversion of overhead
- facilities to underground facilities, provided:
a. The cost of such modifications or conversions will be at
the expense of the person requesting the same, including
the cost of retiring existing facilities to accomplish
such modifications or conversions, but the applicant
therefor will be entitled to a refund equal to the actual
salvage value, if any, of any materials retired, less the
expense of returning the same to the Utility's storage
facilities. SED Form 3, with supplement contract will be
prepared prior to commencement of work.
b. A modification of existing faciliites will not be con-
sidered "operationally feasible" if its purpose is to
move the facilities, or any part thereof, to the premises
of another, unless the latter agrees in writing to such
modification.
c. If the modification request is limited to an increase in
transformation capacity. without any change in other
existing facilities, such modification will be made
without charge to the.applicant therefor.
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3.6 Street Lighting Systems:
Street lighting systems or facilities, whether the circuits
therefor are overhead or underground, will be installed and
maintained at the expense of the applicant for such service.
3.7 Standard Facilities and Customary Practices:
a. Standard Distribution Facilities:
DELETE.
b. Customary Construction Practice:
It is the Utility's customary practice to construct and
install the facilities covered by Rule 3 hereof by force
account utilizing The Utility work force. The Utility
reserves the right to construct and install all such
facilities by contract to competitive bidding, if the
project will not otherwise be completed in a timely and
acceptable manner, or if the interests of the applicant
or the Utility otherwise require.
c. System Improvements Distinguished From Line Extensions:
A line extension within the contemplation of this Section
3, may require changes or additions to existing distri-
bution facilities of the Utility which are not directly
incorporated into the facilities requested by the appli-
cant. If the change, modification, or addition is required
solely to furnish the service requested, and is not
required because of load growth or the needs of other
existing consumers, then such change, modification, or
additon will be treated as a line extension. Changes,
modifications, and additions will be considered line
extension when, for example, they consist of:
(1) Conversion from single-phase primary to three-phase
primary because the app 1 i cant request thl'ee-phase
service.
(2) Conversion from a secondary line to a primary line.
(3) Reframing or modifying structures to facilitate line
extension, e.g. reframing to accommodate a trans-
former bank or. to install an underground riser.
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Among changes, modifications, and additions classified as
system improvements and, therefore, outside the ambit of
the within Rule 3, are, for example:
(4) Reconductoring of primary lines.
(5) Substations not exclusively for the use of the
appl i cant.
(6) Conversion from single phase primary to three phase
primary when such change is required by load growth
caused substantially or solely by the increased
requirements of other consumers.
3.8 Engineering Service Deposits:
Applicants requesting the extension of primary facilities
under Rule 3 will deposit with the Utility, as a condition of
such application, and as evidence of good faith, a sum to
defray, or partially defray, the expense of the engineering
services required to implement such application. This deposit
win be made with application of SED Form 1 and is non-refundable.
3.9 Overhead Charges:
a. Force Account:
All of The Utility's labor, matp.rial and equipment costs
under force account construction will be subject to a
twenty percent (20%) increase to cover The Utility's
overhead costs on such labor .--materials. CJ i (( FL}: r-'" it
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b. Contracts:
The contracts comtemplated by Section 3.7b above will be
for labor and equipment only, that is, such contracts
will provide that necessary materials will be furnished
by the Utility, and each bid will be subject to an
increase of twenty percent (20%) to cover the Utility's
overhead costs on the project, including its costs
associated with the warehousing of the necessary materials.
3.10 Contracts and Forms:
In order to implement and administer Section 3 of these Rules
and Regulations, the Util ity has adopted certain contract and
other forms to be employed for such purpose, ~Ihich are:
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a. Request for Electric Work Order (SED Form 1);
b. Basic Agreement to Extend Electric Distribution Facilities
(SED Form 2);
c. Cost Estimate (SED Form 3);
d. Cost Estimate TempOrary.ttt\~ate~sED Form 3a};
e. Extensions to Permanent Residences (SED Form 4);
f. Subdivisions. tlobile Homes. Multiple Residences (SED Form 5);
.9. Commercial and Industrial. Churches. Schools. Public
Buildings (SED Form 6).
Note: SED Forms 4. 5. 6 will likewise serve. when completed.
as Exhibit 1 to SED Form 2, the choice among them being
determined by the purpose or type of the. additional facilities
to be furnished.
The Utility \'li11 pl'epare such additional forms. inclUding
forms of special contracts, as may be necessary or convenient
to the further and additional implementation of the aforesaid
Rule 3. and copies of these additional forms will likewise be
filed as a part of this tariff.
3.11 Preservation of Existing Rights:
The revision of Rule 3. effective as of the date mentioned
below. will be \'1ithout prejudice to any right which may have
vested pursuant to Rule 3 as the same was in effect priol' to
such revision. including the right to the refund of any advance-
to-construction, or part thereof.
4. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
4.1 Rules of Construction:
In the interpretation and construction of these Rules and
Regulations. the following rules will apply:
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a. Except where the text clearly indicates a contrary
intention. the present tense includes the future tense.
the singular includes the plural. and references are made
without consideration of gender.
b. The words "shall" and "will" are used interchangeably and
are always mandatory; the word "may" is permissive.
c. Any word or term commonly used in the electric utility
industry will be given the meaning by which it is under-
stood in such industry. unless it is specifically given
another meaning.
d. Common and ordinary words will be understood to have been.
used in their commonly accepted meaning as reflected in a
standard dictionary.
5. LIABILITY OF THE UTILITY
5.1 Irregularity or Failure of Service:
The Utility will exercise reasonable diligence to furnish and
deliver a regular and continuous supply of electric energy to
the customer but will not be liable for damages caused by
interruptions. shortages. irregularities or failures due to
accident or conditions beyond the control of The Utility.
Should a serious power shortage develop and should it become
mandatory that the Electric Department place into effect a
curtailment program. then in this event, the Electric Depart-
ment reserves the right to limit the use of electrical energy
during such hours as may become .necessary.
5.2 Interruptions for Repairs or Modifications:
The Util ity reserves the right to temporarily suspend the
delivery of electric service when necessary for the purpose of
making a repair, modification or improvement to the system.
If not precluded by emergency conditions, The Utility will
make a reasonable effort to give notice to the customer,
either through the use of public media or individual communi-
cations. Repairs or improvements will be completed expeditiously
and. insofar as it is feasible. the work will be performed at
times that will cause the least inconvenience to the customer.
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5.3 Customer's Equipment:
The customer's electrical equipment and facilities shall
conform and be installed in compliance with this tariff and
with applicable federal, state and city statutes, ordinances
and requlations. The Utility does not give an expressed or
implied warranty as to the adequacy, safety or other char-
acteristics of a structure, equipment, wire, conduit, appliance
or device owned, installed or maintained by the customer or
leased by the customer from third parties, by virtue of its
inspection or non-rejection of the facilities or equipment.
When inconsistencies exist between the installation standards
established by the above referenced codes, the most stringent
standards shall be applied.
5.4 Consequential Damages:
The Utility disclaims liability for any lnJury, casualty or
damage resulting from the supply or use of electricity or from
the presence or operation of The Utility's structures, equip-
ment, wires, conduit, appliances or devices on the customer's
premises, except injuries or damages resulting directly from
the negligence of the Utility, its officer or employees.
6. TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
6.1 Metering:
The quantity of electrical energy and electrical demand shall
be determined by the registration of the electric meters
provided by the Utility unless otherwise provided for in the
rate schedules. When the service exceeds 200 amperes or 480
volts, the customer will provide current transformers and/or
potential transformers (PT's or CT's) at a ratio designated by
the Utility for metering. The customer shall install the PT's
or eT's in a sealable enclosure and shall furnish and install
all necessary meter sockets and racel'lays. The customer will
install the \'liring from the instrument transformers to the
meter sockets in racel'/ays provided by the customer. In the
case of customers primary metering, which is generally installed
on wood 'poles, the Utility shall install such equipment at
customers expense.
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6.2 Meter Testing:
Upon request by a customer, The Utility will test an electric
meter if its accuracy is questioned. If the test results
demonstrate that the meter varies from the 2 percent standard
tolerance, the test will be performed at the expense of the
utility. If the meter does not vary from the standard tolerance,
a charge will be made to the customer requesting the test in
accordance with the Schedule of Fees and Charges. The meter
test will be conducted nuring normal business hours in the
presence of the customer or other representative appointed by
him if requested by the customer.
6.3 Protective Equipment:
The customer is responsible for providing suitable protective
devices for the equipment on his premises. The customer shall
protect equipment with special service requirements from
potentially harmful conditons, including, but not limited to,
single-phase operation of equipment requiring three-phase
service or under-and-over voltage conditions.
6.4 Non-Standard Tolerances:
If a customer requires a degree of regulation of the charac-
teristics of the electrical service greater than that normally
furnished by The Utility, the customer is responsible for
obtaining, installing and maintaining the required regulating
equipment.
6.5 Compliance with Codes:
The Utility may refuse to connect, or render' service to, an
applicant if the applicant has not complied with pertinent
national, state and local building and safety codes, regulations
and ordinances relating to the installation and maintenance of
his electrical wiring and equipment. The Utility may require
a certificate of approval from the authority having jurisdiction
to secure compliance with the building and safety codes,
regulations and ordinances prior to connecting with or rending
service to the applicant.
6.6 t1ajor Increases in Load:
A customer planning an increase in or modification of his
equipment or fac.ilities that. will increase his peak demand by
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20 percent or more shall notify The Utility in writing of the
proposed increase in service requirements. The written notice,
which shall be delivered sufficiently in advance of the
increase or modification to enable The Utility to make necessary
changes in its facilities to accommodate the increased load,
shall state the amount, character and the expected time period
during which the increased service will be required. New
facilities required to meet increased demand shall be con-
structed under the conditions applicable to service extensions.
6.7 Damage Produced by Increased Load:
A customer who increases his load and fails to provide The
Utility with the written notice required by Rule 6.6 shall be
liable for injury to any person and damage to equipment or
facilities owned or operated by The Utility or its customers
resulting from the load increase. Damages to Utility Facilities
and equipment will be repaired by The Utility and charged to
the customer.
6.8 Undesirable Load Characteristics:
The Utility may discontinue service to a customer if the
installatioh has load characteristics that cause excessive
voltage fluctuations, loss of service or damage to the fa-
cilities of The Utility or its customers. The Utility may
require, as a condition of service, that a customer install,
at his own expense, equipment that will eliminate the un-
desirable load characteristics. Undesirable load charac-
teristics include, but are not limited to, unbalanced load
between phases, unacceptable variations from unity power
factor and unusual demand fluctuations produced by the
customer's equipment. A customer planning to install electric
welders or motors larger than two (2) horsepower should consult
The Utility before making the installation.
7. SERVICE CONDITIONS
7.1 Application for Service:
A person desiring electrical service from The Utility shall
complete and sign a standard service application form (SED
Form 1) at the Utility Customer Service office. If a person
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who has failed to complete an application or sign an ,agreement
for service accepts service delivered by The UtilitYJ he shall
be obligated to pay for the $ervice in accordance with the
appropriate rate schedule and must abide by these rules and
regulations. The furnishing of service by the Utility may not
be construed as a waiver of the requirement for completing and
signing an application or satisfying other requirements
established by these rules and regulations.
7.2 Service Contracts:
If the Utility incurs expenses in providing the service
applied for the customer that are excessive in relation to the
anticipated revenue, the applicant may be required to execute
a contract, as provided for in section 3, guaranteeing a
specified minimum monthly or annual revenue for a designated
period of time.
7.3 Term of Service:
Unless otherwise specified in a written contract for service,
the mi nimum term for whi ch service wi 11 be rendered is thi rty
(30) days. A customer taking service for less than this
minimum term will be billed the minimum monthly charge or for
the actual usage as specified under the applicable rate schedule.
7.4 Easements or Rights-of-Way Required:
The Utility will construct, own, operate and maintain elec-
trical facilities only within the rights-of-way of public
streets, roads or highways which it has a legal right to
occupy or on public or private property across which easements
or rights-of-way satisfactory to The Utility may be obtained
without cost or condemnation. As a condition of service, The
Utility may require the execution of an easement or easements
providing suitable right-of-way for the construction and
maintenance of the distribution 1 ines from I'lhich the consumers
premises are served.
7.5 Access to Customer's Premises:
A properly identified employee of The Util ity shall have
access to the premises of the customer at all reasonable times
for the purpose of reading meters, testing or inspecting the
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customer's load and equipment, or installing, repairing,
removing or exchanging equipment belonging to The Util ity.
7.6 Connection Charge:
A customer shall be charged for each connection (an individual
meter) to existing secondary electric service facilities that
have been previously extended in compliance with this Tariff.
7.7 Establishment of Credit:
Electrical service will not be provided by The Utility to a
person or firm that is delinquent for service previously
rendered at the same or a different address, until arrange-
ments have been made to liquidate the delinquent account.
To insure the payment of all charges due for its services, an
applicant or customer shall make a cash deposit with The
Utility in an amount set forth in the Schedule of Fees and
Charges. If the customer timely pays his account for a period
of 12 months the Utility will waive further deposit require-
ments for that account.
7.8 Increase or Refund of a Deposit:
The Utility may require a customer, as a condition for con-
tinued service, to make a deposit or increase the amount of
the deposit at any time The Utility determines that the charges
billed against the customer would warrant the increase.
Utility deposits will be applied to current billings when the
customer has established eligibility for an exemption as
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stated in Rule OW. Deposits not so applied will be applied
to the final billing and the balance refunded within twenty-
five (25) days or at the next billing after the customer has
ceased purchasing the Utility service or has been disconnected
by The Utility. The deposit may also be applied against any
claim for or destruction of Utility O\med property.
7.9 Deposit Not to Affect Regular Collection Practices:
A cash deposit remitted in compliance with the requirements of
these rules and regulations does not relieve an applicant or
customer from the obligation to pay bills promptly when due,
nor does it constitute a waiver or modification of the regula-
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tion providing for discontinuance of service for nonpayment of
any sum due for service rendered or for reimbursement for
damage or destruction to equipment or property. The Utility
may discontinue service to any customer failing to pay current
bills, as provided in Section 8.5 of this Tariff without
regard to the fact that the customer has made a deposit to
secure payment of those bills or has furnished a guarantee in
writing for the bills.
7.10 Protection of Utility Property and Facilities:
Appliances, devices or facilities provided at the expense of
The Utility are the property of The Utility and may be removed
by it at any time on the termination of an agreement for its
maintenance or the discontinuance of service. To protect its
equipment and service The Utility may seal. the switch or other
device, equipment or facilities located on the customer's
premises to prevent access by unauthorized persons.
The customer is responsible for the safekeeping of the property
of The UtilHy on its premise and shall take all reasonable
precautions against unlawful interference with the facilities.
The customer may not connect to, interfere with or alter the
conductor, meters, seals or other facilities used in connection
with rendering electric service or permit connection to,
interference with, or altel'ation by any person other than an
authorized agent or employee of The Utility. The customer
sha 11 pay for any damage to Ut11 Hy property caused or permitted
directly or indirectly by the customer. If The Utility determines
it to be necessary to protect its property or other individuals,
the customer shall install, at his expense, suitable protective
or secruity devices designated by The Utility on the customer's
premi ses.
7.11 Disconnection for Tamperin~ with or Failure To Protect Property:
The Utility may discontinue electric service if the customer
fails to comply with these rules and regulations or a provision
of a current contract. Service may be discontinued by The
Util ity at any time to pI'event fraudul ent use or to protect
"j ts property.
If seals placed on Utility equipment or facilities are damaged
or removed, The Utility will discontinue service to the customer
until such time as satisfactory assurance has been provided
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that the equipment or facilities will be free from future
tampering. A service fee will be charged to replace a broken
seal as provided in the schedule of fees.
7.12 Connections to Other Systems:
The Utility will deny service to or disconnect its service
from any premise or facility that is connected to another
electrical system except stand-by power from the customer's
own generating equipment. The Utility will refuse to provide
service to, or will disconnect the service to, any premise
that has installed an emergency stand-by unit that is not
connected through a double throw switch to prevent backfeed
into The Utility electrical system.
7.13 Permits:
The Utility may require the customer to obtain for The Utility
any special permits or licenses required for access to install
and maintain its service facilities and carry out its contract
or service obligation with the customer. A special permit or
license is one that The Utility would not acquire or hold in
the normal course of its business.
7.14 Establishment of Rates for Services:
An applicant will be advised by The Utility if more than one
rate schedule could be applied to the service he has requested.
If more than one rate schedule could be applied to the service
the applicant shall designate in writing the schedule upon
which his service and rate will be based. If a customer
receiving service desires to change the designation of the
rate schedule to another schedule applicable to the service
being rendered, he shall notify The Utility in writing and the
change in schedule will be effective commencing with the
period following the next regular meter reading. A customer
will not be allowed to make more than one change in designation
of applicable rate schedule during anyone-year period unless
a new schedule is made effective or the customer's operating
conditions have changed permanently in a manner that would
warrant a change in the schedule.
Unless otherwise provided, the rates established by this
tariff for each class of service are based upon a supply of
service to one entire premise through a single delivery and
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metering point. Service furnished to the same customer at
other points of consumption will be separately metered and
billed at the rate applicable to the consumption at each
delivery point.
7.15 Resale of Electricity:
A customer (with the exception of the Small Boat Harbor) may
not sell any of the electric energy furnished by The Utility.
].16 Service Complaints:
A customer may file a complaint with The Utility concerning
the adequacy of the electric service provided or the failure
of The Utility to comply with the rules and regulations or
rate schedules established by this tariff. A complaint may be
filed only by a customer who is directly affected by the
action or inaction that is the subject of the complaint, or
his authorized representative.
A service complaint may be oral or in writing and directed to
the attention of the f1anager, City of Se\'lard, City Hall,
Seward, Alaska. If the manager of the City of Seward requests,
the complaint shall be reduced to writing and signed by the
customer or his authorized representative. It shall set forth
the name, address and telephone number of the complaining
party; the nature of the complaint; supporting facts. including
pertinent dates; and the remedy requested. The Utility will
investigate the complaint and respond to the customer in
writing within ten (10) days. Complaints that are not resolved
by the manager to the satisfaction of the customer may be
presented to the City of Seward and/or the City Council. The
complaint should be filed within seven (7) days after the
alleged misconduct occurred to assure thorough investigation.
8. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
8.1 Net Rates:
Electric energy will be sold only at rates established in this
Tariff.
8.2 Bill i n9:
Customer meters \'Jill be read by The Utility at intervals
approximately thirty (30) days.. Normally, each meter will be
read on or about the same date each month, and bills will be
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prepared based on these readings. The length of the actual
billing period may vary due to workload, intervening weekends
or holiday, or other circumstances. No adjustment will be
made to billings to compensate for minor variations in meter
reading periods.
8.3 Delivery of Bills:
Bills will be mailed to each customer on a monthly basis to
the premises supplied with electricity or to another address
specified in writing by the customer. Bills will be mailed at
approximately the same time each month, and the failure to
receive a billing will not relieve the customer of the obliga-
tion to pay for the service rendered. A customer who has not
received a bill for a period of forty-five (45) days shall
notify the City Utility Customer Service Section.
8.4 Payment of Bills:
Utility bills for services rendered by The Utility will be
mailed the first of each month and become due at the close of
business the nineteenth (19th). A bill that is not paid in
full on or before the 19th is delinquent.
8.5 Delinquent Bills:
The Utility will discontinue any or all electric services
being provided to a customer, at the same or different locations,
if a customer permits a bill to become delinquent. If litigation
is commenced to collect a delinquent bill a sum equal to five
percent (5%) of the outstanding balance will be added as an
administrative cost penalty, and the billing shan accrue
interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from
the due date until payment.
8.6 Dishonored Checks:
If a check presented in payment of a charge established by
this tariff is dishonored for any reason, the person presenting
the check will be assessed an additional charge established in
the Schedule of Fees and Charges. If more than one check
presented by an individual is dishonored, that customer may be
denied the privilege of paying for services by personal check,
and may thereafter be required to pay in cash or by other
means approved by The Utility.
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8.7 Re-connection of Service:
If a customer has had service discontinued for non-payment of
bills. The Utility may refuse to furnish service to the customer
at the same or any other location until all charges due to The
Utility, including applicable re-connection charges specified
in the Schedule of Fees and Charges. have been paid and the
original deposit will be doubled.
8.8' Combined Billing:
Service measured through two or more meters on the same
premises will not be combined for billing.
8.9 Estimated Billing:
If The Utility is unable to read a meter at the usual or
scheduled time, due to locked premises, weather conditions,
road conditions. presence of dangerous animals or other
circumstances, The Utility will bill the customer based upon
the estimated consumption and adjust the account in accordance
with the next subsequent meter reading.
8.10 Adjustment of Bills for Meter Error:
If a meter test, conducted for any reason, l'eveals that the
meter is more than blO percent (2%) fast, The Utility will
refund to the customer the overcharge based on the corrected
meter readings for the period in which the meter was in use,
not exceeding three l3) months. If it can be established that
the error was due to some cause, the date of \~hich can be
fixed, the overcharge will be computed back to but not beyond
that date.
If a m~ter test reveals that a meter for commercial or industrial
service registers more than two percent (2%) slow, The Utility
wi 11 render a bi 11 for e 1 ectri ci ty consumed but not covered by
bills previously rendered for a period not to exceed three (3)
months. If it can be detel'mi ned when the error commenced, the
correction will be made to cover the actual period.
If a meter test reveals that a meter of residential service is
registering less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the
actual consumption, an average bill or a bill for the electricity
actually consumed but not included in the previous billing
,will be rendered for a period not to exceed three (3) months.
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8.11 Disputed or Erroneous Bills:
A customer who is unable to obtain an informal adjustment for
a billing that he believes to be erroneous or excessive may
file a written complaint for consideration to the City of
Seward City Council.
8.12 Change of Occupancy:
A customer who is listed on Utility records as the person or
entity responsible for electric consumption at a specific
.10cation sha1l.give reasonable notice in writing of a con-
templated change in occupancy, specifying the date on which
service is to be discontinued. If the customer fails to
provide the required written notice he will be charged for
electric service furnished to the premises until The Utility
is provided with adequate notice of change of occupany.
8.13 Vacancy Between Renters:
The owner of rental propedy may execute an agreement with The
Utility providing for the automatic continuance of service in
the owner's name during periods of vacancy between renters.
During period~ of vacancy, the owner will be billed as specified
in the applicable rate schedule for regular customers of the
same class until a new customer has applied for service and
established credit as provided in Section 6. When the owner
has executed the agreement under this section, he will not be
charged the fees for additional connections and disconnects
specified in Section 7.6.
9. SERVICE CONNECTIONS
9.1 General Requirements:
The customer shall own, install, operate and maintain other
than the meter, all wiring, service equipment and electrical
facilities on the customer's side of the meter.
9.2 Location and Installation of Residential Meter:
Prior to wiring a building or structure, or pel'forming any.
electrical construction for a new service or change in service,
the customer shall request The Utility to designate the location
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of the customer service equipment. The service .equipment
shall be On the side of the building closest to the service
pole or the origin of the underground service conductor,
unless aesthetic factors dictate otherwise. The Utility will
not be obligated to provide service to a structure at a point
not de~ignated by the Utility and a customer who proceeds
without the designation of location may be required to modify
the wiring or other construction to provide for service equip-
ment at a location subsequently designated by The Utility.
The metering equipment may not be placed in a locked area.
The customer shall, at his own expense, extend his wiring,for
a new and approved meter location whenever the existing meter.'
has become inacccessible or potentially inaccessible for
inspection, reading and testing.
9.3 Primary Facilities:
loads in. excess of 50 kilowatts of demand may require primary
facilities for adequate service. If primary service is required,
the customer will be required to provide space on his property
at no cost to The Utility for the transformers, switches,
regulators and other equipment necessary to serve the load.
The space provided may be outdoors for pad-mount transformers
or in a vaul~ inside a building in accordance with The Utility's
detailed service specifications.
9.4 Overhead Service:
The Utility .\'/i11 own, install, operate and maintain the overhead
service necessary to the point of connection of the customer's
service equipment and to The Utility's distribution facilities.
9.5 Services to Multi-Occupant Buildings:
The customer must arrange the wiring of a multi-occupant
building so that the wiring for all stores, apartments, or
other individual units will terminate at a common point or
points designated to The Utility. All multi-occupant units
will have separate meters for each occupant.
9.6 Three-Phase Service:
Three-phase service will not be provided to a customer if the
connected load is less than 5 horsepower unless three-phase
service is immediately available on existing circuits.
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10. RELOCATION OR CONVERSION OF FACILITIES
10.1 Relocation of Facilities:
The Utility will relocate any portion of its facilities on
request if the relocation will not interfere with, or increase
the cost of, service to its customers. The party requesting
. the relocation shall execute a written agreement to pay the
cost of relocation, which shall be calculated as the cost of
constructing and installing the new facilities, plus the cost
of removing the replaced facilities, less the accrued deprecia-
tion and salvage val~e of the replaced facilities. Service
conductors and equipment will be relocated at the sole cost
and expense of the requesting party. Relocations at the
request of the Alaska Department of Transportation will be
performed'in accordance with applicable laws of the State of
Alaska.
11. SMALL BOAT HARBOR
General Provisions
The Harbor Master shall have the authority to manage the secondary
distribution system serving shore power to vessel slip leaseholders.
The management will also include meter reading, billing, and the
collection of fees for service connects and disconnects.
11.1 Availability:
All permanent vessels mooring at slips having electrical power
shall connect and pay the subject fees outlined in this tariff.
Every effort will be made by the Harbor Master's office to
provide "shore power" to those transient vessels \'lho require
such service. Such power will be provided per rule 2.3. In
addition, a deposit (pursuant to rule 7.7) and a daily flat
rate for power used will be charged.
11.2 Type of Service:
Single-phase, 120/208 voltage. 30 amp outlets. Any customer
requiring changes to the existing electrical facilities must
receive authorization from the Harbor Master and agree to pay
for all costs associated with change. Form SED 1 and SED Form 3
or 3(a) must accompany any approved agreement to change existing
service.
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11.3 Application, Payment of Fees and Charges:
Dockside service for vessel power and lighting purposes will
be paid directly to the Harbor Master's office. In addition,
all fees, charges and monthly billing will be made and collected
through the Harbor t1aster's office.
11.4 Maintenance and Service Repair:
All maintenance and service requests shall be made to the
Harbor Master's office. The Seward Electric Department will
provide those services required to remove, repair or test
installed meters. They will, in addition, provide all elec-
trical maintenance assistance as required. All work performed
for the Small Boat Harbor will be charged on a work order
basis.
DEFINITIONS
Applicability of Definitions:
The definitions in this section are applicable to the terms as used
anywhere within this tariff unless the context in which the term is used
clearly indicates another or different definition should be applied.
Definitions:
1. Advance-in-aid-of-construction (~~9.~dv~~ce to construction or
advance):
That sum of money, representing a prescribed percentage of the
total cost of extending electric distribution facilities, which
must be paid by the applicant as a condition before construction,
and which is subject to refund pursuant to prescribed terms and
conditions.
2. Accessible:
"Accessible" means capable of being reached quickly for operation.
removal or inspection without requiring those desiring access to
climb ladders, to climb over or remove obstacles, or to unlock
doors.
3. Applicant:
A person, natural or juridicial, including a corporation, partner-
ship, association, and governmental unit or agency thereof, \tho
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requests the extension of electric utility distribution f~cilities
under Section 3 of these Rules and Regulations, ~nd who may be
synonomous, as ci rcums tances permit, with "developer", "bull der" ,
"owner". "contractor". and s imil ar terms associ ated with the
improvement and development of real property, and the construction
of buil di ngs and related improvements., and the hei rs, successors,
and assigns of the applicant.
4. Church:
Any structure used primarily for religious services and related
activities.
5. City:
"City" means the City of Seward and its service area. See definition
41, "Service District".
6. .Class of Service:
"Cl ass of Servi ce" means the type of servi ce rendered by The Util ity
to a customer under a particular rate schedule.
7. Commercial Building:
A structure in which commerce, trade, financial, professional, and
other similar activities take place.
8. Commercial Site:
A location, other than within a building, \~here commercial activity
takes place.
9. Contribution-in-aid-of-construction (also contribution to con-
struction or contribution):
That sum of money, representing the cost of making additions or
modifications to electric distribution facilities, or the dif-
ference between the cost of standard facilities and premium in-
stallations, which the applicant therefor must pay as a condition
precedent to installing the facilities requested, and which becomes
the property of the Utility and is not otherwise subject to refund
to the contributor.
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10. Cor-Flo:
The trade name for a flexible plastic conduit utilized to provide
mechanical protection for secondary underground conductor installed
above ground pending undergrounding when conditions permit (i.e.,
when the ground thaws).
11. Cost:
"Cost" means the total cost to The Util ity to construct and install
a facility or provide a service, including administrative, equip-
ment and material overhead and payroll costs.
12. Delivery Point:
"Delivery Point" means the point at which the customer accepts
delivery of electricity, and is normally located where the customer's
service equipment and The Utility system are connected. The point
of connection is hereafter defined as the "meter base".
13. Demand:
"Demand" means the average rate of energy use for an interval of
fifteen (15) minute.s, measured in Kilowatts (kw).
14. Energy:..
"Energy" means e 1 ectri ca 1 energy measured in ki -Iowa t t hours (kwh).
15. Engineering:_
Engineering includes the preparation of designs, specifications,
and other drawings and lists associated with electric construction,
making construction estimates, inspecting construction for con-
formance with design criteria and specifications. staking, labor
costs associated with right-of-way acquisition, and similar and
related activities necessary to the installation of electric
distribution facilities.
16. Estimates:
The estimate of the cost of installing the facilities requested
mentioned in Section 3.8 will be made by The Utility from the
applicable cost data available pursuant to its construction activities,
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by contract or force account, as may be appropriate, and such data
will be reviewed and revised periodically to insure that it accurately
and currently reflects such costs.
17. Ganged Service Equipment:
"Ganged Service E.quipment" means the assembly of blo or more
individual service equipments with their line sides connected to a
common bus.
18. Industrial Building:
A structure devoted to manufacturing, processing, warehousing,
storage, distribution, shipping, and other related activities.
19. Industrial Site:
A location, other than within a building, at which industrial
activity takes place.
20. Meter Base:
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"Meter Base" shall be defined as a single meter.
21. Mobile Home:
A detached single-family dwelling designed for long-term human
habitation, having complete living facilities, constructed and
fabricated into a complete unit at a factory, and capable of being
transported to the location of use on its own chassis and wheels.
22. Mobile Home Park:
Any parcel, or adjacent parcels of land in the same ownership,
\'Ihi ch is uti 1 i zed for occupancy by more than two mobil e homes, but
not including tourist facilities for parking travel trailers or
campers.
23. Multiple Residential Structures:
Any buildings, or collection of buildings having commonwalls,
containing three or more residential units, which include such
common residential arrangements as apartments, town houses, row
houses, and condominiums.
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24. Notice to Proceed:
A form. furnished by the Utility. which an applicant executes to
evidence his election to continue his request for the extension of
facilities after receiving the Utility's initial or preliminary
estimate of the cost of constructing and installing the same,
including the amount of any advance or contribution to construction
he may be required to make under Section 3.
25. Operationally Feasible:
A line extension will be considered operationally feasible if its
installation will not create special or unusual restrictions on
other installations, or on its or their operation or maintenance,
requiring, among other requirements:
(a) properly sized and applied equipment and appartus.
(b) Right-of-way in an acceptable condition. that is. does not
impose unusually difficult construction problems. and premises
at final grade.
(c) Reasonable access to the facilities to be installed for their
maintenance and operation:
26. Peak-Demand:
"Peak-Demand" means the maximum rate of energy use, measured in
kilowatts.
27. Planned Unit DeveJopment:
A group or combination of certain specified residential uses to be
developed as a functional unit pursuant to city ordinance.
28. Premises:
"Premises" means the real property of the customer in a single
location being served by The Utility.
29. Primary Servic~:
"Primary Service" means the conductors and equipment necessary to
supply the customer with electricity at the available primal~
voltage above 480 volts.
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. 30. Primary Voltage:
The voltage supplied to the high-voltage side of distribution
transformers. which include three-phase service 7,200/12,470 and
14,400/24,900.
31. Public Building:
Any structure which is the property of the United States, the State
of Alaska, or any political subdivision of the State of Alaska.
32. Raceway:
"Raceway" means a channel for holding wires, cables, or busbars,
which is designed expressly and used solely for that purpose.,
33. Refund:
(a) Refund of Excess Advance:
If on the completion of an installation made by force account
it is determined that the advance to construction made pursuant
to an estimate exceeds the advance that would have been required
had the exact ~ost thereof been known, such excess will be
returned immediately to the applicant, in accordance with the
applicable governing contract.
(b) Successors in Interest:
The applicant's interest in any refund to which he may be
entitled under Section 3 will insure to the benefit of his
heirs, successors, and assigns, but no assignment thereof will
be effectiv~ except that it be in writing; provided, a successor
in interest will be entitled to receive a credit against his
utility billing only if the billing is for service to premises
served from facilities partially financed by an advance subject
to refund. The Util ity has no obl igation to allow a credit,
or make a refund, to a successor in interest of which it'has
no legal notice, including written evidence of an assignment.
The Utility likewise has no obligation to make a refund to any
person for whom it has not been furnished a current mail
address.
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34. Residence:
A building or structure that does not exceed two residential
units.
35. Residential:
Activity involving the occupation of a building or structure for
living, cooking, sleeping, and recreation.
36. Salvage Value:
"Salvage Value" means the value of retired facilities and equipment
qS estimated by The Utility.
37. School:
Any structure used primarily for instructional and other educational
purposes.
38. Secondary Service:
"Secondary Service" means service at available voltage of 480 volts
or 1 ess.
39. Service Conductors:
"Service Conductors" means the su~ply conductors which extend from
the street main or from transformers to the customers service
equipment.
40. Service Connection:
"Service Connection" means the single assembly serving a desired
customer premises.
41. Service District:
The City of Seward Electric Service Distl'ict shall be defined in
terms of Utility Service Zones:
Zone-.-l
City of Seward City Limits (excluding the Small Boat
Harbor) .
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Zone II
City Limits to Mile 12 on the Seward Highway and all
roads connecting within this area of highway ~
l.e,li".JJ,."p.&t n t .
Zone I II
Mile 12 on the Seward Highway to the Chugach Electric
metering point at Lawings.
Zone IV
Small Boat Harbor.
42. Secondary Voltage:
The voltage for delivery directly to the service entrance of the
consumer. i.e. the low voltage side of a distribution transformer,
or utilization voltage. which, under this tariff, includes 120/240.
120/208 volts. single phase, and 120/208. 277/480, 120/240. and
240/480 volts, three phase.
43. Security Light:
A fixture. or fixtures, installed to illuminate private places and
areas, including places and areas to which the public has access,
but which are privately owned and controlled.
44. Service:
The furnishing of electric energy to a given location, or. as the
text may require, the conductors at secondary voltage required to
furnish such energy, that is, the conductors which transmit or
carry e 1 ectri ca 1 energy from the facil iti es of the Utility used
generally and the service entrance on the consumer's premises.
(Secondary lines diffel' in purpose from a service at secondary
voltage in that the latter is for the exclusive use of a particular
consumer, while secondary lines are a part of the common facilities
of the Utility.)
45. Service Equipment:
"Service Equipment" means the necessary equipment to control and
meter the electric energy furnished by The Utility at its point of
delivery to the customer.
46. Single Fa~ily Dwelling:
"Single Family DI./elling" means a building or portion of a building
designed or used primarily for occupancy but not more than one
family for living and sleeping purposes.
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47. Street Light:
A system, or a fixture of such system, for the illumination of
streets, al~eys, and other public places and areas, usually installed
and operated at the customer's expense.
48. Subdivision:
A tract or parcel of land divided into two or more lots, sites, or
other divisions pursuant to applicable la~I, for the purpose of
sale, lease, or building development, including any re-subdivision
or additions thereto, and, when the development thereof is for
residential purposes, a planned unit development.
49. Technically Feasible:
An extension of distribution facilities will be considered tech-
nically feasible when it can be accomplished by conventional methods,
and by use of conventional materials, as the same are known in the
electric utility industry, and in accord with standard specifications
and construction practices.
50. The Uti) i!y....=..
"The Util ity" means the electrical power department of Se\'1ard
Electric Department, a municipal util ity system ovmed and operated
by the City of Seward. When the term is used in the context of the
exercise of discretion or authority relating to engineering or
service decisions, it means the utility manager or his authorized
designee. When the term is used in relation to billings, deposits,
credit. and applications for service, it means the Utility Customer
Service Section of the Department of Finance of the City of Seward.
51. Tariff:
"Tariff" means the rate schedules, rules and regulations and other
documents filed as a tariff with the City Council of The City of
Sevlard, Alaska.
52. TemporClD' Secondary Service:
"Temporary Secondary Service" means service provided on an interim
basis during a construction phase or any other service provided by
use of facilities which cannot be reused or contir~2d as permanent
facilities and must be removed when the temporary need has ceased.
The duration of the service will not exceed il period of 180 days.
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.' 1. (SED Form 1)
.lIr'~JC vn\n't DI""I""I"' REQUEST FOR
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- .,...... ELECTRIC WORK ORDER
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AP".ICA.~T:
OWNER
BUILDER CO~PLETE BT CITY OF SEWARO
JO. LOCATION:
P;l(.'tRTY DESCRIPTION: ORDER RECEIVED BY:
SU.:IVISIO.~: OATE ISSUED:
LDT BLK T/R DATE SERVICE WANTED:
CO'i:'XCT: HOME PHONE
VOLTAGE SINGLE PHASE 120/240 - 1201208
OFF ICE PHONE REQUIRED THREE PHASE 240/480 - 271/480
~~IlING ADDRESS:
LJ Overhead LJ Underground
P.C;QSEO LOAD NEW AOOITlONAL
PAYIIENTS:
IF i..:lDlT 10,';,\L
GIVE EXISTING lOAO NEll ~~IN SWITCH k~PS SCHEDULE OF fEES ANO CHARGES
H.P. X'~ ANNUAL LJ EXISTING
NO. APPLlAIICES EACH EACH k~? VOLTS WIRE 0 REVENUE
L1GHTlliG Rule Charge $
----:-iiEFR IG. Rule Charge $
. WTR. HTR.
~IR-HlR", -- LJ NEll (Rule 3)
. ~SURE S rx.
ORIur---~ LJ SED FORl1 2
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----rRTEZER LJ SEO FORl1 3
OISff.A5HER
-MOTORS LJ SED FORl1 4, 5, 6
HOTORS
-~,i)-TORS ~--' ENGINEERING SERVICE DEPOSIT
. OTHER
, TOTAL Rule Charge S
Rule Charge $___
lARGE CO~'L AND INDUSTRIAL rw OEHAND
~ EXISTING NEW ESTlit4TEjj:~:~~ "'- TOTAL E"mE!<TEQ Applicants requesting the extension of facilities
3~ under Rule 3 will deposit with the Utility as .:
l~
LJ TEP~ORP,RY (Rule 3)
- LJ SED FORl1 3a
"[Y;,KS AND FIELD SKETCH -. Rule Charge S
TOTAL RECEIVED S
- REMARKS :
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CONSUMER INFO~"~lION:
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ACCOUNT NU~BER: ------~
REYPKS: ROUTING:
Met;,. Ho. Accounting LJ
Oat. to Field Customer Service 8
Ddt~ Complete line Crew
Wori' Order No. Cus tOr.1cr Copy LJ
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(SED Form 2)
City of Seward
SEWARD ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Seward, Alaska
Counterpart No.
--
BASIC__AGREEMENT TO EXTEND ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into as of
19 , by and between THE CITY OF SEWARD, SEWARD ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT,
after called "The Ut i1 i ty", and
,
herein-
, likewise of Seward, Alaska, hereinafter called, without
consideration of number or gender, "Appl icant",
WITNESSETH:
For and in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties, and
the payments, if any, to be made as hereinafter provided, The Utility ~lill
design, construct, and install the distribution facilities necessary to furnish
electric utility service to Applicant at or to
subject to the following terms and condition~:
1. Service Characteristics:
Service under this Agreement will be alternating cutTent,
___-phase, sixty cycles, at a nominal volts.
2. QiJ..i9..-ent PerJilJm~-'l(~_~~nd ..-_Conti n..-ujJ,Lof ..:'i.ervi ce:
The Utility ~Jill use reasonable diligence to construct and install
the facilities covered by this Agreement, and to provide a constant and uninter-
rupted supply of electric pO~/er and energy by meilns thereof, but if sllCh \'Iork or
supply shall be delayed or interrupted by an act of God ur of the CO;:'-~lOn enem..\',
by accident, by strikes, other labor disputes, or labor interruptions, by the
inability of The Utility to secure necessary rights-of-~/ay or other permits, or
to obtain necessal'y mdterials, or for any other cause beyond and outside The
Utility's reasonable control, The Utility ~Iill not be liable thel'efor.
3. Peri Q..d_Q.t AgI'eemellt:
This Agreement will be effective on the date hereof and will
continue in effect for a period of from the
date service is first supplied from the facilities ~urnishcJ-hereunder, except
that the same be eal'lier tel'lninated by mutual agreement, or pUl'suant to
Section 13 below.
4. Ri~ts-of-\~:
Notwithstanding any request of Applicant, or the making of any
payment ~ihich may be required hereunder, The Utility \'Iill not be obligated to
design, construct, or install any facilities, except and until acceptable
right-of-way, as detcI'mined by The Utility, is available therefor, ilnd lot
corners and/or other survey points, as may be reasonably necessary, have been
established by or fOI' Applicant. The Applicant agrees to remove any obstructing
berm or other materials which may have been placed upon the right-of-way other
than by The Ut-il ity. In the event that failure or delay in complying herewith
delays The Utility or its contl'acti)r in the completion of the construction and
installation of the facilities subject to this Agreement, The Utility may remove
such materials, or cause the same to be removed, and the cost thereof will bo -
paid by Applicant.
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(SED Form 2)
Page Two
5. Special Facilities and Conditions:
It is mutually understood that: (1) The Utility's standard
primary and secondary distribution facilities are constructed overhead,
(2) that underground installations are subject to a non-refundable
contribution-to-construction equal to the difference in cost, as determined
by The Utility. bet\~een underground facil i ti es and compa rab 1 e overhead
facilities, and (3) that extensions of distribution facilities, whether
overhead or underground, and whether primary or secondary, may be subject
to an additional non-refundable contribution-to-construction, or a refundable
advance-to-construction, or both such contribution and advance, as determined
by The Utility's Rules and Regulations for the Extension of Distribution
Facilities, which are contained in Rule 3 of its Tariff. The additional fac-
ilities to be designed, constructed, and installed pursuant to this Agreement,
and the particular terms and conditions applicable thereto, are set forth in
Exhibit 1 hereto, that is, SED Forms 4, 5, 6, as the case may be, which by this
reference is incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Contributions-to-
construction and advances-to-construction which may be required to be made here-
under by Applicant must be made prior to the commencement of the construction
and installation of the facilities which they partially finance.
6. Construction Standards:
All construction and installations made hereunder will meet or
exceed the standards and criteria of applicable codes, but The Utility will
assume no responsibility for the inspection of any service entrance, interior
wiring, or other facilities of Applicant to insure Applicant's compliance
therewith. For The Utility to comply with such applicable standards,
including those controlling overhead clear'ances, depth of underground instal-
lations, conductor separation, and othenlise, the premises on, in, thl'ough,
or across which the facilities herein mentioned are to be constructed and
installed will have to be brought to final grade prior to such construction
and installation, and Applicant agrees, therefore, that: (1) The Utility
~Iill not commence any such construction or installation until final grade,
and (2) in the event that Applicant causes the grade to be changed after
construction and installation of the aforesaid facilities, and such change
results in inadequate overhead clearances, or inadequate depth of burial
or separation, or otherwise creates a violation of applicable codes, or
inhibits or denies The Utility reasonable access to its facilities, e.g.,
causing water to stand around pad-mounted transformers or service pedestals,
or back-filling around such facilities, Applicant will reimburse The Utility
the reasonable cost of making such cort'ections as are made necessary by the
changed conditions.
7. Overhead Charges:
All costs to The Utility for labor and mater'ials furnished or
contracted by The Util ity hereunder will be subject. to an over'head charge
of 20%.
8. Modification of Facilities:
------,--
In the event that the construction and installation of electric
distribution facilities hereunder require the modification of existing facilities,
Applicant will be charged and pay therefor, pursuant to the terms and conditions
of Rule 3.5 of The Utility's tariff covering the extension of distribution
faci 1 it'ies.
9. Street Lights:
Whenever street lights are included in a request for the con-
struction and installation of electric distribution facilities, the estimate
of the cost therefor, and the final cost to be charged the Applicant therefor,
will be separately stated where applicable, i.e., SED Forms, 3, 5, and 6.
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(SED Form 2)
Page Three
.
10. Work Schedule:
It is expected that the work contemplated by this Agreement.
whether performed pursuant to contract or by force account. will commence on
or before . 19 . and will be completed on or before
. 19____; provided. however. that the foregoing is an
estimate only and not a warranty with respect to either the commencement
date or completion date; and. provided further. that the foregoing schedule
will be at all times subject to the terms and conditions mentioned in.
Section 2 above.
11. Succession:
This Agreement will inure to the benefit of. and be binding on.
the heirs. successors. legal representatives. and assigns of the respective
parties hereto. but no assignment will be effective except that it be in writing
or made by operation of law; provided. hO\'1ever. that a successor in interest to
a refund of an advance-to-construction made hereunder will be entitled to the
10% credit against his monthly billing for electric utility service as a part
of the said refund only if the service is furnished from facilities financed
in part from such advance; and provided further. The Utility will have no
obligation to allow a credit or make a refund, to any successor-in-interest
of which it has no notice. including written evidence of an assignment. nor
to any person for whom it has not been furnished a current mail address.
12. Notice:
Whenever written notice is required hereunder. such notice will
be considered to have been delivered when deposited in the United States mail.
postage prepaid. and addressed to
City Manager
City of Seward
P. O. Box 337
Seward. Alaska 99664 or
as the case may be; provided either party may change its address of I'ecord by
similar written notice to the other party.
13. Entire Agreement:
This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements heretofore
entered into by the parties hereto for the installation of electric distribution
facilities. or the furnishing of electric utility service. to the premises.
or for the purposes. described herein; provided, however. that the parties hereto
mutually understand and agree that The Utility is a municipal utility and that.
this Agreement is subject to such modification as may be requil"ed to conform
with any rule, regulation. Or order of the Seward City Cou.nci1. including any
revision of the applicable tariff. which may be adopted or approved hereafter
by the City Council.
14. Counterrarts:
This Agreement is simultaneously executed and delivered in
two (2) counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original. and will
constitute but one and the same instrument.
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(SED Form 2)
Page Four
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The Utility has caused this Agreement to be
executed by its duly authorized City Manager, or his designee, and Applicant
has executed this Agreement, or caused the same to be executed by his duly
authorized agent and representative, all as of the day and year first above
mentioned.
THE CITY OF SEWARD
SEWARD ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
("The Util ity")
By:
C. Johnson
Ci ty ~lanager
T'Appl icanf'T
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(SED Form 3)
City of Seward
SEWARD ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Seward, Alaska
COST ESTIMATE
1. Work Order No.
2. Date of Estimate:
3. App1 icant:
4.
Location:
(
) Overhead
( ) Underground
Map No.
( ) Single-Phase
( ) Three-Phase
5. Special Conditions:
6. Estimated Costs to Install Facilities Per Rule 3:
a. labor Expense (includes fringe benefits):
See back of sheet
---
$
Subtotal Labor Expenses
b. Matet'ia1s:
$
See back of sheet
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$
Subtotal Material Expenses
c. Equipment:
See back of sheet
$
$
Subtotal Equipment Expense
d. Total Estimated Cost (Item 6.a + 6.b + 6.c)
e. Overhead per Rule 3.9 (20% Item 6.d)
$
$
$
Note: The above figures are estimates only. If the Applicant gives Notice
to Proceed, Seward Electric will engineer the line extension. In addition
to this agt'cement, terms of SED Form 2 and either SED Form 4, 5, or 6 must
be met to proceed with construction.
NOTICE TO PROCEED
Applicant hereinabove and hereinbelow named, having read the
foregoing estimates, having had a reasollJble opportunity to discuss the
same, having been furnished a copy of Seward's Tariff, and being fully
informed thereof, hereby authodzes Se\'!Jt'd Electric to perform the
engineering required to construct and install such facilities.
DATED:
(Appl icanf)
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City of Seward
SEWARD ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Seward. Alaska
COST ESTIMATE
1. Work Order No.
2. Date of Estimate:
3. Applicant:
4. location:
( ) Underground
Map No. _
( ) Single-Phase
( ) Overhead
( ) Three-Phase
5. Special Conditions:
6. Estimated Costs to Install Facilities Per Rule 3:
a. labor Expense (includes fringe benefits):
See back of sheet
$
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c. Eql'ipment:
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d. Total Estimated Cost (Item 6.a + G.b + 6.c)
e. Overhead per Rule 3.9 (20% Item 6.d)
$
$
$
Note: The above figures are estimates only. If the Applicant gives Notice
to Proceed, Seward Electric will engineer the line extension. In addition
to this agreement, terms of SED Form 2 and either SED Form 4, 5, or 6 must
be met to proceed with construction.
NOTICE TO PROCEED
--~-~----
Applicant hereinabove and hereinbelow named, having read the
foregoing estimates, having had a I'easonable opportunity to discuss the
same, having been furnished a copy of Seward's Tariff, and being fully
informed thereof, hereby a uthod zes Se\'lard E 1 eetri c to pedOl'l11 the
engineering required to construct and install such facilities.
DATED:
CAppl icant)
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(SED Form 3a)
City of Seward
SEHARD ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT ,\_j
Seward, Alaska \~
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COST ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATIotl FOR INSTALLATION, REr10VALr2.l",C.cl::icfS
1. Work Order No.
2. Date of Estimate:
3. Applicant:
4. location:
( ) Overhead
( ) Underground
Map No.
( ) Single-Phase
( ) Three-Phase
5. Special Conditions:
6. Estimated Costs to Install Temporary Service Per Rule 2.3:
a. labor Expense (includes fringe benefits) :
See back of sheet for detail $
Subtota 1 labor Expenses $
b. Materials:
See back of sheet for detail $
Subtota 1 Material Expenses $
c. Equipment:
See back of sheet for deta i 1 $
Subtotal Equipment Expense $
d. Subtotal Installed Cost (Item 6.a + 6.b + 6.c)
7. Estimated Costs to Remove Temporary Service Per Rule 2.3:
a. labor Expense (includes fringe benefits):
See back of sheet for detail $
$
b. Equipment:
See back of sheet for detail $
$
c. Subtota 1 Installed Cost (Item 6.a + 6.b)
8. Total Cost for Temporary Service:
a. Item6.d+7.c
NOTICE TO PROCEED
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Applicant hereinabove and hereinbelow named, having read the foregoin9
estimates, having had a reasonable opportunity to discuss the same, having been
furnished a copy of Seward's Tariff, and being fully informed thel'eof, hel'eby
authori zes Sel'lard El ectri c to construct and ins ta 11 Temporary Secondary Servi ce
in accordance with Rules 2.3 and3.1.c.3.
DATED:
(Applicant)
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(SED Form 4)
Page Two
Acceptance of Cost Statement
I understand that the foregoing information reflects a responsive
bid for the construction and installation of the facilities mentioned, plus the
costs of materials and an overhead charge of 20%. I further understand and agree
that, if I accept the foregoing cost statement by signing below, I am authorizinsr
the preparation of the Basic Agreement to Extend Electric Distribution Facilities
(SED Form 2), and the incorporation of this cost statement therein as Exhibit 1.
1+-1 do not att-tlwr-tzetne \-lorK mentioned, the deposit heretofore made for
engjJ1eering services \'Jill not be refunded to me; and the deposit becomes the
sol e pr:OperlY-ofthe City of Seward.
(Appllcant)
DATED:
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(SED Form 4)
City of Seward
SEWARD ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Seward, Alaska
JExtensions to Permanent Residents)
EXHIBIT 1
1. Applicant:
~lork Order No.
2. location:
t1ap No.
3. Type of Service:
Primary Voltage:
4. Primary Service (Overhead):
(
) Overhead
(
) Underground
a. Cost of Installation
5. Primary Service (Underground):
a. Cost of Installation
$
$
6. Summary of Payment for Applicant Deposit:
a. Item 4 above $
b. Item 5 above $
c. Sub-Total (6.a plus 6.b) $
d. Deposit 50% (6.c) $
7. Summary of (Refund) to Applicant:
a. Credit ($750.00 per residence) $
b. 50% (Item 6.c less actual construction cost) $
c. Refund (Item 7.a plus 7.b) ~
Refunding Advance-to-Constr~ction
The Advance-to-Construction mentioned in Item 7 will not be subject
to refund to Applicant until the following conditions have been met:
1. A statement of charges for the actual construction will be
provided to the customer within thirty (30) days after completion of work and
energization of secondary service.
2. The Payment for Applicant Deposit in Item 6 above will be treated
as an Advance-to-Construction and refunded as a oart thereof, if, but only if,
the line extension is complete vlithin one (1) calendar year from date of
application (SED Form 1). Otherwise, such Deposit will not be SUbject to refund.
3. At the rate of $750.00 for each additional service connected
to the facilities subject to the Advance-to-Construction, said refunds to be
made pursuant to an annual review of its records by The City of Seward.
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(SED Form 5)
Ci ty of Sel'lard
SEWARD ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Sel'lard, Alaska
(Subdivisions, Mobile Home Parks, Multiple Residencesl
EXHIBIT 1
1. Applicant:
Work Order No.
2. Location:
Map No.
3. Type of Service:
(
) Overhead
(
) Underground
Primary Voltage:
No. of Lots. Spaces, or Residential Units:
4. Primary Service (Overhead):
a. Cost of Facilities
$
5. Primar~vice (Underground):
a. Cost of Facilities
$
6. Summary of Payment for Applicant DEj.?_~it:
a. Item 4 above $
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b. Item 5 above $-------
c. Su btota I (G.a plus 6.b)
d. Deposit 50;{, (6.c)
$------
$
7. S~~l~_~~f (RefLIJJd)~~~PJ:ll.~il!ll:
a. Credit ($750.00 per residence)
s
b. 50% (Item 6.c less actual constl'uction cost) $_______
c.
Refund (Item 7.a plus 7.b)
$
Refun~~Ady~nc~-to-Constructi?Jl
The Advance-to-Construction mentioned in Item 7 will not be subject
to refund to Applicant until the following conditions have been met:
1. A statement of charges for the actual construction will be
provided to the customer I'lithin thirty (30) days after completion of I'lol'k and
energization of secondary service.
2. The Payment for Applicant Deposit in Item 6 above \'lill be treated
as an Advance-to-Construction and refunded as a part thereof, if, but only if,
the line extension is complete \'Iithin one (1) calendar year from date of
application (SED Form 1). Othen!ise, such Deposit \'Iill not be subject to refund.
3. At the rate of $750.00 for each additional service connected
to the facilities subject to the Advance-to-Construction, said refunds to be
made pursuant to an annual revievl of its records by The City of Sel':ard.
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(SED Form 5)
Page Two
. Acceptance of Cost Statement
I understand that the foregoing information reflects a responsive
bid for the construction and installation of the facilities mentioned, plus the
costs of materials and an overhead charge of 20%. I further understand and agree
that, if I accept the foregoing cost statement by signing belo\\', I am authorizing
the preparation of the Basic Agreement to Extend Electric Distribution Facilities
(SED Form 2), and the incorporation of this cost statement therein as Exhibit 1.
If I d{}--Het aut40ri ze the ~JOrk mefltioned, tfl.e-~sit heretofore made for
en9-ineeril1g?~rY j ces-will not ge reft1f't(\etl--ttT me; and tna--d.e.po.s i t- becomes the
solgp.r.ope.rty---of the City of Sev/ard.
(Applicant)
DATED:
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(SED Form 6)
Ci ty of Se...mrd
SEWARD ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Seward, Alaska
(Commercial and Industrial, Churches, Schools, Public Buildinqs)
EXHIBIT 1
1. Applicant:
Hork Order tlo.
2. Location:
Map No.
3. Type of Service:
(
) Overhead
(
) Underground
Primary Voltage:
Permanently Installed Electrical Load:
4. Primary Service (Overhead):
a. Cost of Installation
5. Primary Service (Underground).:
a. Cost of Installation
kW
$
$
6. Summary of ~ent for Applicant Deposit:
a.
Item 4 above
$
$
b.
Item 5 above
c. Subtotal (6.a plus 6.b)
d. Deposit 50% (6.c)
~
$
7. Summary of Advance (Refund) toAI?J?l ic_~nt:
a. Credit [$45.00 per kW of installed
load per premise (Item 3 above)]:
Minimum credit $75.00; maximum
credit $15,000
b. 50% (Item 6.c less actual
construction cost)
$
$
c. Refund (Item 7.a plus 7.b)
$
Refunding Advance-to-Construction
. .
The Advance-to-Cons truct i on menti oned in Item 7 I"ill not be subj ect
to refund to Applicant until the following conditions have been met:
1. A statement of charges for the actual construction will be
provided to the customer \~ithin thirty (30) days after completion of \'lOrk and
energization of secondary service.
2. The Payment for Applicant Oe~osit in Item 6 above will be treated
as an Advance-to-Construction and refunded as a part thereof, if, but only if,
the line extension is complete within one (1) calendar year from date of
application (SED Form 1), Otherwise, such Deposit will not be subject to refund.
3, At the rate of $750.00 for each additional service connected
to the facilities subject to the Advance-to-Construction, said refunds to be
made pursuant to an annual review of its records by The City of Se\'lard.
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(SED Form 6)
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Acceptance of Cost Statement
I understand that the foregoing information reflects a responsive
bid for the construction and installation of the facilities mentioned. plus the
costs of materials and an overhead charge of 20%. I further understand and aqree
that, if I accept the foregoing cost statement by signing below. I am authorizing
the preparation of the Basic Agreement to Extend Electric Distribution Facilities
(SED Form 2). and the incorporation of this cost statement therein as Exhibit 1.
If I do not authorize the work mentioned. the deposit heretofore made for
engineering services will not be refunded to me; and the deposit becomes the
sole property of the City of Seward.
(Applicant)
DATED:
THE CITY OF SET~lARD, ALASKA
Ordinnnce No. 32L, (Su.m;;;2.rizec).
Passed by City Council July 15, 1963
LISTED BELOW IS THE APPROXIV~TE
XONT:iLY K\{:i CONSur2TION OF
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES IN THE
SEHARD AREA:
6.00 for firsc 30 "kWH or less oer month
.09 per Kim for next 70 KHH .
.04 per KWH for next 200 K;~'H
.03 per Kw~ for allover 300 KWH
SCHED. AA DOMESTIC ALL ELECTRIC
12.00 tor first 100 KWH or less per month
.0'3 per KWH for all over 100 Kim
SCRED. A"DOMESTIC
KWH
Blanket 20
Clock 1~
Dryer 30
Iron 10
Lighting 150
Oil Furnace (Air) 100
Oil Furnace (Hot Water) 70
Coffee Percolator 10
Radio 20
I R<:?nge 80
~ Refrigerator 40
I D2ep Freeze 80
(These items use much more
electricity when in need of
defrosting.)
Television 35
Toas ter 5
Vacu~~ Cleaner 4
Washer 10
Water Pump 10
Water Heater 425
SCHED. B COMMERCIAL
12.00 for first 40 K~~d or less per ~onth
.08 per KWH for next 360 KWH
.05 per Ki.JH for next 500KT..rd
.03 per KWH for all over 900 KWH
SCHED. C POWER AN~ GOVoT XINIM~~ CHARGE OF $10.00 per ~onth
.05 per KWH up to 10,000 KWH
.04 per Kwrt next 10,000 K~~1
.03 per KHH for all excess of 20.000 K'Yffi
Each f~ilyls habits are different,
and your consumption Hill vary from
your neighbors. To figure the cost
or each of the items above, just
mul tiply the K~oI'H consumption times
your electric rate per Kwn as listed
on the other side of the sheet.
SERVICE Ou7SIDE CITY LIMITS:
outside the comorate limits
as surcharge an' a~ount equal
Total amount billed shall be
above schedule.
To all billings for service
of the city there shall be added
to 10% of total amount billed.
computed at rates set forth in
\E~lS11NG F~CILI11ES)
SCHEDULE Of fEES ~ND CH~RGES
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JIIeter \ es . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reconnection to aooro,ed e<i,ting meter in,tallation including small Boat ~arbor
t. ~ to app'('oved e<i,ting meter in,tallation out,ide regular bu,ine" hour'
RecOnnec 10.. '
~eW o,erhead secondary connection not to e<ceed 150 f~e: ~ur:~g :~g~,~r . ......
bu,ine,' hour' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
connection not to e<ceed 150 feet during regular
NeW underground secondarY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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bu,ine's hOur' . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2
7.6
7.6
7.6
7.6
7.6
c.1' 7.6
0
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1.B oeoO';<' Residential ~ceount and sman Boat ~arbor
1.8 oeoo,it, commercial or !ndu,trial ~ccount . . . .
oeoo,it, interruotab1e, off-oea, account twiCe e,timated mont~'j ~il::
1.B .hi~~er i' larger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 1.10 ,amoering .ith or unauthOrized breaking of meter ,ea1
?er annum inter"t on de1inquent account .'
8.4
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8.5
8.7
Oi'honored eheC' fee . . . . . . . . . .
n s rafter diSconnection of
Reconnection during regular bu,ines' our , . . . . .' ..'
delinquent account) ...............
n__nnnection out,ide regular bU,ine" hour' (after di~c~n~e~t~O~ . . . .
..^~t account) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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$ 10.00
$ \2.00
$ 45.00
$ 75.00
$150.00
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lONE fEE OR CH~RGE I\!
11 III
$ 14.00 $ 18.00 $ 10.00
$ 16.00 $ 20.00 $ 12.00
$ 72.00 $ SO.OO $ 45.00
$ 80.00 $ 90.00 N/~
$160.00 $180.00 N/"-
$120.00 $150.00 M"-
$240.00 $300.00 HIP-
S 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00
$100.00 $100.00 N/~
$100.00 $100.00 Nl"-
$ 19.00 $ 23.00 $ 1 5 . 00
12% 12% n.%
$ '\0.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00
$ 26.00 $ 30.00 $ 22.00
$ 82.00 $ 90.00 $ 55.00
$ 22.00
$ 55.00
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NEW FACILITIES - ENGINEERING SERVICE DEPOSIT
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
RULES
2.3
Temporary Secondary Service
3.1.a Primary Overhead Extensions (Residence)
3.1.b Primary Uncerground Extensions (Residence)
3.1.c.l Secondary Service
3.1.c.2 Secondary Service [Winter Underground Installation (Sept. 15 - May 15)J
3.1.c.3 Secondary Service (Temporary)
3.2 Seasonal Residence . . . .
3.3.a Primary Overhead Extensions (Subdivision, Mobile Home Park, Mu1t. Residence)
3.3.b Primary Underground Extensions (Subdivision, Mobile Home Park, ~1uit. Residence)
3.4.a Primary Overhead Extensions (Co~merciai and industrial) . .
3.4.b Primary Underground Extensions (Commercial and Industrial)
3.5 V.odifications of Existing Facilities
3.6
Street Lighting Systems.
ZONE FEE OR CHARGE
I II III IV
Same as Rule 3.1.c.3
$ .50.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 N/A
$ 50.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 N/A
No Engineering Service Deposit Required (See Rule 7.6)
$110.00 $110.00 $11 0.00 N/A
$ 50.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 50.00
Delete
$100.00 $120.00 $140.00 N/A
$100.00 $120.00 $140.00 N/A
$200.00 $240.00 $260.00 N/A
$200.00 $240.00 $260.00 N/A
$100.00 $120.00 $140.00 N/A
$ 50.00 $ 60.00 $ 70.00 N/A