Ord 2014-039/Electric Utility Line Extension

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CITY OF SAN MARCOS ELECTRIC RULES AND REGULATIONS including not only labor and materials used in constructing the extension, but also engineering, right -of -way and clearing, overhead, and all other costs attributable to the extension. Customer pays a non - refundable Contribution -In- Aid -of- Construction (CAIC) for all estimated line extension costs greater than $1500.00. The estimated cost is the total of all construction including labor, materials, engineering, right -of -way acquisition and clearing, and any other costs directly attributable to the extension. 1. GENERAL SERVICE AND SMALL COMMERCIAL a. Electric service will be provided to water wells, barns, signs and other non - residential locations from the city's existing primary lines. In situations where the extension of primary facilities is required, the applicant will he required to pay the estimated cost in advance for constructing the extension. 2. LARGE COMMERCIALCustomer pays a non - refundable Contribution -In- Aid -of- Construction (CAIC) for all estimated line extension costs greater than $1500.00. The estimated cost is the total of all construction including labor, materials, engineering, right -of -way acquisition and clearing, and any other costs directly attributable to the extension. Where it can be demonstrated that the expected annual revenues (derived from base rates, exclusive of fuel) to be paid by the prospective customer will generate the required margins to cover the total cost of constructing the extension, disregarding any allowance; the City may, at its option, extend service without an excess construction cost payment by the customer.. C. INDUSTRIAL SERVICE The city will, through negotiations with a prospective Industrial customer, provide the necessary facilities to extend electric service to a new Industrial site under the provisions and terms of a developed Electric Service Agreement. The general principles reflected in extending service to commercial customers shall be incorporated into such an agreement. Based upon an economic evaluation of a prospective industrial facility, the city reserves the right to require payment or deposit of funds in advance to defray certain costs associated with providing service to the facility. D. MUNICIPAL SERVICE The City will construct permanent extensions of, or additions to, existing city overhead lines and facilities for Municipal services in those areas serving the City's retail electric customers. The city will make every effort to accommodate the line extension needs for Municipal services. Each request for the extension of electric facilities for the Municipal systems will be evaluated individually to determine the maximum construction possible without an excess construction cost payment. (See, Appendix A, Section E for Street Light rules) E. LIGHTING 18