Ord 2014-039/Electric Utility Line Extension

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A. RESIDENTIAL SERVICE The City will construct a standard overhead primary line extension (single -phase) to provide service to a residential, multi - family, or commercial facility requiring full time service at the regular established rates and minimum monthly charges under the following conditions: SMEU shall estimate the cost for the line extension based on current unit material and labor costs for the required service. The estimated cost is the total cost of all construction 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. CONTRIBUTION -IN- AID -of- CONSTRUCTION FEES The contribution -in- aid -of- construction (CAIC) is a fee paid by the customer to help cover the costs of extending lines. The CAIC is non - refundable and must be paid before construction begins. PERMANENT RESIDENCE- 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. 2. MULTIPLE DWELLING- A standard overhead line extension will be extended for service to multiple dwellings on the same basis as for a Permanent Residence, with consideration being given for the number of dwelling units and the expected occupancy ratio. MOBILE HOME- Electric service will be provided to a customer owned meter pole from the City's existing primary lines. In situations where the extension of primary facilities is required to serve a mobile home, the applicant will be required to pay the estimated cost in advance for constructing 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. MOBILE HOME PARKS AND MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISIONS- Mobile homes to be located inside City- designated Mobile Home Parks and Mobile Home subdivisions will be provided service in accordance with Appendix A, Section G. 6. SEASONAL FACILITIES- A permanent electric service will be provided from the City's existing primary lines. Where extension of primary facilities is required to serve weekend or resort homes, cabins and other domestic facilities which are not utilized on a full time basis, the applicant will be required to bear the actual cost for constructing the entire extension.