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Home My WebLink AboutRes1993-089 Sponsored by: Tones . CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 93-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING THE ELECTRICAL TARIFF WHEREAS, the city of Seward contracted with R. W. Beck to perform a utility rate study; and WHEREAS, the R. W. Beck report recommended several amendments to the city's electric tariff in order to assure this fund's self sufficiency; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. City of Seward Resolution No. 92-064 and Resolution No. 92-186 are hereby repealed, and the rates and charges attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference are hereby ADOPTED. . Section 2. This resolution shall take effect July 1, 1993. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 14th day of June, 1993. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ~ k~. OM~ Dave w. Crane, Mayor AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Bencardino, Crane, Darling, Krasnansky, Sieminski, Swartz, White None None None . . . . Electrical Rates and Charges Rates for Electrical Power by Class of Service Class of Service Energy Charge Demand Charge Monthly Customer Charge Residential $O.0917/KWH n/a $15.00 Small General Service (Less than 25KW) $O.l120/KWH n/a $30.00 $O.0751/KWH Large General Service (1st 200 KWH/KW) (Greater than 25KW) $13.83/KW' $30.00 with demand meters $O.0434/KWH (Additional KWH's) Industrial Service" (Over 750 KW Demand) $0.0141 $14.94 $100.00 Yard Lights n/a $ 6.75 (175 watts) $10.00 (250 watts) Street Lights $O.1188/KWH n/a $30.00 * Demand Charges will be based on the maximum demand recorded over a IS-minute period, except, if other provisions are included in a special contract. ** This rate is based on the cost of energy and demand from Chugach Electric Association (CEA) plus 2S% and is subject to change at any time based on CEA rates charged to the city of Seward. A Small General Service customer may elect to be billed under the Large General Service schedule; however, the election to change the billing rate from one customer group to another may not be made more often than once every 12 months. City of Seward Electrical Tariff Page 2-1 . . . Definitions and Miscellaneous Charges 1. CEA Fuel Adjusbnent: The fuel adjusbnent charge from Chugach Electric Association directly distributed to Seward Electric Utility customers prorated according to the number of KWH the customers consumed during the billing period. 2. Seward Fuel Adjusbnent: The cost of operating the standby generation plant, including fuel, labor, maintenance and repair when it exceeds the amount budgeted to date for the fiscal year. The cost will be prorated according to the number of KWH the customer consumed during the billing period. 3. Special Contracts: Special contracts may be negotiated by the Utilities Manager with customers that have a demand in excess of 750 KW or that have unique power requirements that cannot be reasonably addressed by the large general service tariff. Special contracts may include, but are not limited to, provisions for instantaneous demand charges, time of service, interruptible power, minimum and maximum demand, adjusbnent of demand level, ownership and payment of new distribution facilities, termination charges and power factor. Special contracts must be approved by the City Council. 4. V AR Change (Power Factor Adjusbnent): All schedules requiring demand metering will be subject to the following power factor adjusbnent provisions: 1. Demand-metered customers should attempt to maintain a unity power factor. If the power factor falls below ninety percent lagging, the customer will take corrective steps to return the power factor to ninety percent or higher. Also, the following charge for billed kilowatts will apply: Month Billing Demand = Maximum Demand x 90% Actual Power Factor 2. All power factor adjustment equipment installed by the customer must be approved by the city. Power factor can be determined by permanently installed monitoring equipment or by periodic testing at reasonable intervals, at the discretion of the city. 4. Standby Generation: The cost of operating the standby generation plant to meet a specific customer's need will be charged directly to that customer. Such cost will be the total cost of operating the plant, including fuel, labor, overtime, maintenance, repair and overhead, less the value of energy generated in excess of the customer's need. City of Seward Ekctrical Tariff Page 2-2 . . . 5. Other Miscellaneous Fees and Charges: Fees and charges for existing facilities follow on Page 4. Engineering service fees and charges for new facilities follow on Page 5. Fees on Pages 4 and 5 are listed according to service zone as follows: ZONE I Inside City Limits (excluding the Small Boat Harbor). ZONE II City Limits to Mile 12, Seward Highway, and all roads connecting the Highway within this area ZONE III Mile 12 to Lawing 6. APUC Regulatory Cost Charge: A special surcharge of $O.OOO626/KWH imposed on electrical utilities by the Alaska Public Utilities Commission in response to the state's intent to assess user fees to support activities of the Alaska Public Utilities Commissions and departments. This charge was recommended by APUC as a pass through charge to retail utility customers. City of Seward Electrical Tariff Page 2-3 . . . Existing Facilities Schedule of Fees and Charges Service Zone I Zone II Zone III Meter testing, per test, when previous test occurred within $50.00 $70.00 $90.00 the last 24 months Reconnection to approved existing meter installation $20.00 $25.00 30.00 Reconnection to approved existing meter installation $140.00 $170.00 $200.00 outside regular business hours New Connection Fee $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 Deposit - Residential Account $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Deposit - Commercial or Industrial Account $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 Deposit - Interruptible, Off- Peak Account: The larger of twice the estimated monthly $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 bill OR Tampering with or unauthorized breaking of meter seal $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 Per Annum Interest on delinquent account 12% 12% 12% Dishonored check fee $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Reconnection during regular business hours following dis- $40.00 $50.00 $60.00 connection of delinquent account Reconnection outside regular business hours following dis- $140.00 $170.00 $200.00 connection of delinquent account NOTE: See Page 2-3 for description of Zones I, II, and III. City of Seward Electrical Tariff Page 2-4 . . . New Facilities Engineering Service Charges Schedule of Fees and Charges Service Zone I Zone II Zone III Temporary Secondary Service $50.00 $60.00 $70.00 Primary Overhead Extensions (Residence) $50.00 $60.00 $70.00 Primary Underground Extensions (Residence) $50.00 $60.00 $70.00 Secondary Service $50.00 $60.00 $70.00 Primary Overhead Extensions (Subdivision, Mobile Home $100.00 $120.00 $140.00 Park, Multi-Residential) Primary Overhead Extensions (Commercial & Industrial) $200.00 $240.00 $260.00 Primary Underground Extensions $200.00 $240.00 $260.00 (Commercial & Industrial) Modifications of Existing Facilities $100.00 $120.00 $140.00 Street Lighting Systems and Yard Lights $50.00 $60.00 $70.00 NOTE: The Zone Fee or Charge is non-refundable until the service is connected. If the service is constructed and connected, the charge will be adjusted to the actual cost of engineering services. See Page 2-3 for description of Zones I, II, and III. City of Seward Electrical Tariff Page 2-5 . . . CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 93-089 ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson & Brecht, Attorneys for the city of Seward, Alaska / ~~~ City Attorney (City Seal)