Fulton Classifications ordinance (§ 114-96)

(a) Generally. The amounts and procedures for computation of the various rates, charges, deposits and classifications referred to in this section shall be as recommended by the utility board and approved by the city council from time to time.

(b) Electricity. The classification of electric users shall be as follows:

(1) Residential.

a. Availability. This schedule is available to any residential customer at points on the city utilities existing secondary distribution lines within the area served by city utilities.

b. Character of service. Alternating current, 60 cycles, 120/240 volt single phase.

c. Application. To single-phase service for all domestic users in private residences and individual family apartments supplied through one meter, where the city utilities are the sole source of supply. Not applicable for service to recognized roominghouses or boardinghouses or establishments of a nonresidential nature, i.e., apartment buildings served by a master meter. Service is for the exclusive use of the customer and shall not be resold.

(2) Residential electric heating (single meter).

a. Availability. This schedule is available to any residential customer at points on the city utilities existing secondary distribution lines within the area served by city utilities, for the seven regular monthly meter readings taken after October 1 and until May 1. This schedule is made available to residential customers whose residences are heated wholly by permanently installed electric heaters.

b. Character of service. Alternating current, 60 cycles, 120/240 volt single phase.

c. Application. To single-phase service for all domestic users in private residences or in individual family apartments supplied through one meter, where city utilities are the sole source of supply. Not applicable for service to recognized roominghouses or boardinghouses or establishments of a nonresidential nature, i.e., apartment buildings served by a master meter. Service is for the exclusive use of the customer and shall not be resold.

(3) Residential electric heating (separate meter).

a. Availability. This schedule is available to any residential customer at points on the city utilities existing secondary distribution lines within the area served by city utilities. This schedule is made available to residential customers whose residences are heated wholly by permanently installed electric heat for the seven regular monthly meter readings taken after October 1 and until May 1. Lighting and other power uses, except air conditioning, will not be allowed on this schedule.

b. Character of service. Alternating current, 60 cycles, 120/240 volt single phase. c.

Application. For heating and air conditioning service only through a separate meter, provided all other service is rendered through the regular meter. Not applicable for service to recognized roominghouses or boardinghouses or establishments of a nonresidential nature, i.e., apartment buildings served by a master meter. Service is for the exclusive use of the customer and shall not be resold.

(4) General service.

a. Availability. This rate is available to any customer at points on city utilities existing secondary distribution lines within the area served by city utilities.

b. Character of service. Alternating current, 60 cycles, 120/240 volt single phase or, where available and at the option of city utilities, 120/240 volt three phase, four wire delta or 120/208 volt three phase, four wire wye.

c. Application. To single-phase or three-phase service, if available, for all establishments, including churches, hospitals and apartment buildings served by a master meter, where city utilities are the sole source of supply. Service is for the exclusive use of the customer and shall not be resold.

(5) General service electric heating.

a. Availability. This schedule is available to general service customers, at points on the city utilities existing secondary distribution lines within the area served by city utilities, for the seven regular monthly meter readings taken after October 1 and until May 1. This schedule is made available to general service customers whose heating is obtained through permanently installed electric heaters, for the seven regular monthly meter readings taken after October 1 and until May 1. Lighting and other power uses, except air conditioning, will not be allowed on this schedule.

b. Character of service. Alternating current, 60 cycles, 120/240 volt, single phase or, where available and at the option of city utilities, 120/240 volt three phase, four wire wye or 120/208 volt three phase, four wire wye.

c. Application. For heating service only through a separate meter, provided all other service is rendered through the regular meter. For space heating and air conditioning service only through a separate meter, provided all other service is rendered through the regular meter. Service is for the exclusive use of the customer and shall not be resold.

(6) Medium power service.

a. Availability. This schedule is available to any nonresidential customer using standard electric service for power or combined power, lighting, heating and special equipment at points on city utilities existing distribution lines within the area served by city utilities. Customers under this schedule must use an average of 30,000 kwh of electricity per billing period annually. b.

Character of service. Alternating current, 60 cycles, 240 volt, 480 volt or 2400 volt, three phase or power loads, and 120/240 volts, single phase for lighting and incidental loads, or 120/208 volt three phase, four wire wye.

c. Application. To single-phase or three-phase services for all nonresidential power uses in commercial or manufacturing and processing establishments where city utilities are the sole source of supply. Service is for the exclusive use of the customer and shall not be resold.

d. General. As far as practical, all energy should pass through one point of delivery and the city utilities, at its option, may meter at primary voltage. The overall power factor of the load must not drop below 85 percent. If it is determined that the power factor has dropped below 85 percent, service under this schedule may be discontinued until such time as the customer installs suitable devices to bring the power factor up to 85 percent or higher.

(7) Large power service.

a. Availability. This schedule is available to large power customers using standard electric service for power or combined power, lighting, heating and special equipment at points on city utilities existing distribution lines within the area served by city utilities. Customers under this schedule will be billed for a minimum demand of 500 kilowatts in each billing period. All nonresidential customers having 500 kw demand or more in one month must use this large power rate schedule.

b. Character of service. Alternating current, 60 cycles, 240 volt, 480 volt or 2400 volt, three phase or power loads, and 120/240 volts, single phase for lighting and incidental loads or 120/208 volt three phase, four wire wye.

c. Application. To single-phase or three-phase services for all nonresidential power uses in commercial or manufacturing and processing establishments where city utilities are the sole source of supply. Service is for the exclusive use of the customer and shall not be resold.

d. General. As far as practical, all energy should pass through one point of delivery and the city utilities, at its option, may meter at primary voltage. The city utilities will install a suitable demand meter for determining the monthly maximum indicated demand. The overall power factor of the load must not drop below 85 percent. If it is determined that the power factor has dropped below 85 percent, service under this schedule may be discontinued until such time as the customer installs suitable devices to bring the power factor up to 85 percent or higher.

(8) Economic development rider.

a. Purpose. The purpose of this economic development rider (EDR) is to encourage industrial development in the city.

b. Restrictions. Electric rates computed using the formula contained in this EDR are not permitted for service provided pursuant to any other special electric rate structure. Retail customers are not eligible for this EDR.

c. Applicability. This EDR may be applied to new customers or additional separately metered facilities of existing customers. Charges qualifying for a reduction under this EDR for separately metered service to existing customers will be calculated independently of any other service rendered. Electric rates computed using the formula contained in this EDR apply only in conjunction with local governmental economic development activities and when the customer meets any one of the following criteria:

1. Customers peak demand is a minimum of 50 kw.

2. Customers electric energy consumption is a minimum of 25,000 kwh per month.

3. A minimum of 25 new full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs are created by the customer. The EDR becomes effective when the 25 FTE positions are filled. (One FTE=2,080 hours/year)

4. Recommended by the director of administration with the approval of the mayor. Final approval of each customer to receive the EDR, meeting the criteria above, will be granted by the city council. The director of administration will give written approval to the chief financial officer prior to implementation of the EDR.

d. Incentive billing calculation. Pretax charges computed using the standard rate schedule shall be reduced as follows:

1. By 25 percent during the first contract year.

2. By 20 percent during the second contract year.

3. By 15 percent during the third and fourth contract years.

4. By ten percent during the fifth contract year.

This incentive calculation schedule shall cease at the conclusion of the fifth contract year. All other billing, operational and related provisions of the standard rate schedule shall remain in effect.

e. Additional consideration. The city will not require customer payment for construction of standard service equipment if the projected revenue from the new load is determined to be sufficient to justify the required investment by the city. The request for rate computation as provided in this EDR shall be accompanied by sufficiently detailed information to enable the city to determine whether the request will meet the required criteria. New or expanded facilities, under construction or otherwise committed to operation prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this subsection (b)(8) derives, are not eligible for rate calculation under this EDR. Electric service provided under the conditions of this EDR shall be evidenced by a contract between the customer and the city.

f. Cessation or termination of EDR. The city may cease to offer the EDR with respect to new electric loads at any time following the first anniversary of the initial offering of the EDR. However, customers receiving service under this rider on the date it is withdrawn may

continue to receive the benefits of this rider. Notwithstanding the above, this rider shall immediately become void and the city shall have no further obligations or liabilities hereunder if any provision of this rider is determined to be unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction. If the customer receiving the EDR fails to meet the qualifying criteria for any six consecutive months, the EDR for that customer will be terminated.