HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-0674 - Ordinance - 02/23/1970ORDINANCE NO. 674
AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATE TO BE
CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
CONSUMERS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY,
TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH 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 from and after thirty
(30) days from the date of final passage of this ordinance, the maximum general service
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.
Next
3, 000 cu.
ft.
Next
6, 000 cu.
ft.
Next
15, 000 cu.
ft.
Next
75, 000 cu.
ft.
All Over 100, 000 cu.
ft.
or fraction thereof $2. 222 Gross; $2. 00 Net
@ $1. 067 per Mcf Gross; $
.96 per Mcf Net
@ .967 per Mcf Gross;
.87 per Mcf Net
@ .911 per Mcf Gross;
.82 per Mcf Net
@ .867 per Mcf Gross;
.78 per Mcf Net
@ .844 per Mcf Gross;
.76 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, in the present authorized intra-company city gate charge as
fixed 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; plus an amount equivalent to the proportionate
part of any now 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 July 1, 1969, 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
date; gross rate shall be applicable thereafter. 7
Ordinance No. 674
Page 2
The above rate is applicable to each residential and commercial consumer
per month or for any part of a month for which gas is used at the same location.
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 here
under is subject to the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction, and to the Company's
Rules and Regulations currently on file in the Company office.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 23rd day of February, 1970.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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Mayor
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City Secretary
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
I, Lynda Swoveland, Secretary of the City of College Station,
Brazos County, Texas, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true
and correct copy of an ordinance passed and approved by the City Council of the
City of College Station, Texas at a regular session held on February 23, 1970,
as it appears on record in the Minutes of said City Council in Vol. 6.
Lynda Swoveland,
las City Secretary
City of College Station, Texas
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