HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-0819 - Ordinance - 05/22/1972ORDINANCE NO. 819
AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATE TO BE
CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CON-
SUMERS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH RATE MAY BE CHANGED, ADJUSTED
AND AMENDED.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Effective with the first gas bills rendered August 1, 1972, the maximum
general rate for sales of natural gas rendered to residential and commercial consumers
within the city limits of College Station by Lone Star Gas Company, a Texas corporation,
its successors and assigns, is hereby fixed and determined as follows:
First 1, 000 cu. ft. or fraction thereof $2.3444 Gross; $2.11 Net
Next 3, 000 cu.
ft. @ $1.12222 per Mcf Gross;
$1.01 per Mcf Net
Next 6, 000 cu.
ft. @ 1.0222 per Mcf Gross;
.92 per Mcf Net
Next 15, 000 cu.
ft. @ .9556 per Mcf Gross;
.86 per Mef Net
Next 75, 000 cu.
ft. @ .9111 per Mcf Gross;
.82 per Mcf Net
All Over 100, 000 cu.
ft. @ .8889 per Mcf Gross;
.80 per Mcf Net
No gas bill will be rendered to any residential or commercial consumer served under the
above rate not consuming any gas during any monthly billing
period.
ADJUSTMENTS
The amount of each net monthly bill computed at the above - stated rates shall be subject to
the following adjustments: Plus or minus the amount of any increase or decrease, respectively,
above or below the 42.5 cents per Mcf level in the intracompany city gate charge as authorized
by the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas or other regulatory body having jurisdiction
for gas delivered to Lone Star Gas Company's distribution system for sale to residential and
commercial consumers where such changes are caused by increases or decreases in the cost
of gas purchased by the Company; plus an amount equivalent to the proportionate part of any
new tax, or increased tax, or any other governmental imposition, rental, fee or charge
(except state, county, city and special district ad valorem taxes and taxes on net income)
levied, assessed or imposed subsequent to April 1, 1972, upon or allocable to the Company's
distribution operations, by any new or amended law, ordinance or contract. Each gross
monthly bill shall be adjusted proportionately. Company, at its option, may forego the
application of any adjustment if such adjustment would result in an increase in the monthly
bill; however, failure of Company to apply any adjustment shall not constitute a waiver of
Company's right from time to time, or at any time, to make any adjustment, in whole or in
part, in any subsequent current monthly bill that may be applicable to such bill.
Net rate shall apply to all bills paid within ten days from monthly billing dates; gross rate
shall be applicable thereafter.
The above rate is applicable to each residential and commercial consumer per meter per
month or for any part of a month for which gas is used at the same location.
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In addition to the aforesaid rates, Company shall have the right to collect such reasonable
charges as are necessary to conduct its business and to carry out its reasonable rules and
regulations in effect.
SECTION 2. The rate set forth in Section 1 may be changed and amended by either the City
or Company furnishing gas in the manner provided by law. Service hereunder is subject to
the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction, and to the Company's Rules and Regu-
lations currently on file in the Company's office.
SECTION 3. It is hereby found and determined that the meeting at which this ordinance is
passed is open to the public, as required by Texas law, and that advance public notice of
the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given, and that this rate ordinance is in
compliance with the applicable general criteria issued by the Price Commission under the
Economic Stabilization Act of 1970, as amended.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 22nd day of May, 1972.
APPROVED:
ayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary-
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