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3.4 In addition to the rates charged for Electric Utility Service, PEC may make and enforce reasonable charges, rules, and regulations for service rendered in the conduct of its business. Nothing in this Ordinance should be construed to relieve any Customer of its obligations to PEC or to abridge its rights of membership in PEC. PEC agrees to apply its PEC Service Regulations in a fair and uniform manner when providing Electric Utility Service to its Customers who reside within the limits of the City. PEC shall not deny Electric Utility Services, or otherwise discriminate against applicants for service or Customers, on the basis of race color, religion, national origin, sex, or sexual orientation. Subject to compliance with PEC's Service Regulations, Electric Utility Services shall be provided to Customers within the City for areas which PEC holds a valid Certificate of Convenience and Necessity issued by the PUCT. 3.5 PEC shall maintain its System in good order and condition, consistent with its customary business practices and in accordance with all applicable laws, codes and regulations. The City recognizes and agrees that PEC shall retain full title in, and right to, its System and all property located in the City, whether or not the same is incorporated in or affixed to real estate. 3.6 The City, at any time, may make reasonable inquiries pertaining to this Ordinance, and PEC shall respond promptly to such inquiries. 3.7 PEC shall keep the City informed concerning PEC's conservation programs. Upon request, PEC shall deliver to the City a copy of the energy efficiency plan, if any, required to be filed by PEC with the PUCT pursuant to the PUCT rules and regulations. SECTION 4. Use of Streets and Easements 4.1 In addition to the other rights granted in this Franchise, PEC is hereby authorized, licensed and empowered to do any and all things necessary and proper to be done and performed in executing the powers and using the privileges granted and described by this Franchise. Provided, however that: (a) such activities shall cause the least interference reasonably possible with existing water pipes, sewer, electric power lines, telephone lines, and cable television lines and any other authorized installations; and (b) that all work done in the Public Ways by PEC shall be done with diligence; and (c) such use complies with all City ordinances, federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, and Charter provisions of the City now in force or that may hereafter be passed and adopted. 4.2 By the grant of authority described in Section 4.1, it is not the intention of either the City or PEC to create any liability, right or claim for the benefit of third parties, and this Franchise is intended and shall be construed for the sole benefit of the City and PEC. 4.3 City will permit PEC to attach new or maintain its current attachments on City's existing facilities on condition that PEC executes the City's Pole Rental Agreement and maintains M.