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Home My WebLink About~Master - Electric Utility rate changes ORDINANCE NO. 3987 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REVISION TO SECTIONS 28.103(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(3), 28.104(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(3)(4)(ii),28.105(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(5),28.106(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(5), 28.107(2)(a)(i)(3)(d)(f), THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SETTING RATES FOR ELECTRIC POWER; REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames,Iowa,that: Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by revising 28.103(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(3), 28.104(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(3)(4)(ii),28.105(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(5), 28.106(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(5), 28.107(2)(a)(i)(d)(f)as follows: "Sec.28.103. RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC RATES. (2) Rate per billing period. For each monthly billing period a residential rate customer: (a)shall be charged five dollars and twenty-five cents ($5.25)as a customer service charge, and (b)in addition,shall be charged for energy consumption during the billing period as follows: (i)for bills mailed on or between July 1 and October 31 (summer period): $0.0866 per kWh,or (ii)for bills mailed on or between November 1 and June 30(winter period): $0.0798 per kWh for the first 400 kWh $0.0669 per kWh for the next 600 kWh $0.0634 per kWh for all kWh over 1000 kWh, and (3) Minimum bill: The minimum charge per billing period shall be five dollars and twenty-five cents($5.25). Sec.28.104. GENERAL POWER RATE. (2) Rate per billing period: For each monthly billing period a general power rate customer: (a)shall be charged six dollars and thirty cents($6.30)as the customer service charge; and, (b)in addition,shall be charged for energy consumption during the billing as follows: (i)for bills mailed on or between July 1 and October 31(summer period): $0.0963 per kWh for the first 2000 kWh $0.0822 per kWh for the next 5000 kWh $0.0798 per kWh for all kWh over 7000 kWh. (ii)for bills mailed on or between November 1 and June 30(winter period): $0.0751 per kWh for the first 2000 kWh $0.0623 per kWh for the next 5000 kWh $0.0599 per kWh for all kWh over 7000 kWh. (3) Minimum bill: The minimum charge per billing period shall be six dollars and thirty cents($6.30). (4) Conditions: (ii) Fluctuating loads. Loads requiring excess transformer capacity because of large momentary current requirements, or to provide close voltage regulation, shall be subject to an additional charge of$0.327 per rated kVA of capacity above normal capacity requirement for the diversified demand. The kVA subject to an additional charge will be adjusted no more than once a year. No charge shall apply if the customer furnishes the transformers. (Ord.No. 3885, 07-25-06) Sec. 28.105. LARGE POWER RATE. (2) Rate per Billing Period. For each monthly billing period,a large power rate customer: (a)shall be charged forty-eight dollars($48.00)as a customer service charge,and (b)in addition,shall be charged for demand and energy consumption during the billing period as follows: (i)for bills mailed on or between July 1 and October 31 (summer period) a customer shall be charged a demand of: $5.000 per kW for the first 50 kW of billing demand $4.520 per kW for the next 100 kW of billing demand $4.050 per kW for all kilowatts over 150 kW of billing demand and an energy charge of: $0.0646 per kWh for the first 200 hours use of billing demand $0.0446 per kWh for the next 200 hours use of billing demand $0.0411 per kWh for all kWh over 400 hours use of billing demand (ii)for bills mailed on or between November 1 and June 30(winter period)a customer shall be charged a demand charge o£ $3.581 per kW for the first 50 kW of billing demand $3.110 per kW for the next 100 kW of billing demand $2.641 per kW for all kilowatts over 150 kW of billing demand and an energy charge of. $0.0551 per kWh for the first 200 hours use of billing demand $0.0435 per kWh for the next 200 hours use of billing demand $0.0387 per kWh for all kWh over 400 hours use of billing demand (5) Power factor adjustment: A power factor adjustment may be made,at the option of the Ames Municipal Electric System,when the power factor is less than 90%lagging. If the power factor is less than 90%lagging,the billing demand may be increased by 1'/2%for each whole 1%the power factor is below 90%. Sec.28.106. INDUSTRIAL RATE. (2) Rate Per Billing Period. For each monthly billing period,an industrial rate customer (a)shall be charged one hundred eighteen dollars($118.00)as a customer service charge, and (b)in addition,shall be charged for demand and energy consumption during the billing period as follows: (i)for bills mailed on or between July 1 and October 31 (summer period) a customer shall be charged a demand charge of$4.050 per kW for all kilowatts of billing demand,and an energy charge of: $0.0575 per kWh for the first 200 hours of billing demand $0.0387 per kWh for the next 200 hours use of billing demand $0.0364 per kWh for all kWh over 400 hours use of billing demand (ii)for bills mailed on or between November 1 and June 30(winter period)a customer shall be charged a demand charge of: $2.641 per kW for all kilowatts of billing demand,and an energy charge of: $0.0494 per kWh for the first 200 hours use of billing demand $0.0375 per kWh for the next 200 hours use of billing demand $0.0340 per kWh for all kWh over 400 hours use of billing demand (5) Power Factor Adjustment. A power factor adjustment may be made,at the option of the Ames Municipal Electric System,when the power factor is less than 90%lagging. If the power factor is less than 90%lagging,the billing demand may be increased by 1'/z%for each whole 1%the power factor is below 90%. Sec.28.107. STREET AND SECURITY LIGHTING RATE. (2) Rate per Billing Period. For each monthly billing period the lighting customer: (a)shall be charged for service per lamp: (i)for bills mailed on or after July 1,2009: Monthly Consumption Monthly Lamp Charge (kWh per Lamp) 1000 Watt-Mercury Vapor 24.45 383 700 Watt-Mercury Vapor 17.80 268 400 Watt-Mercury Vapor 11.15 153 400 Watt-Mercury Vapor-Ornamental 13.50 153 250 Watt-Mercury Vapor 8.00 96 250 Watt-Mercury Vapor-Ornamental 11.90 96 175 Watt-Mercury Vapor 6.60 67 175 Watt-Mercury Vapor-Ornamental 8.90 67 400 Watt-High Pressure Sodium 12.05 153 400 Watt- High Pressure Sodium-Ornamental 13.50 153 360 Watt-High Pressure Sodium 11.40 138 360 Watt- High Pressure Sodium-Ornamental 12.90 138 250 Watt-High Pressure Sodium 8.75 96 250 Watt-High Pressure Sodium-Ornamental 12.35 96 200 Watt-High Pressure Sodium 8.45 77 200 Watt-High Pressure Sodium-Ornamental 12.35 77 150 Watt-High Pressure Sodium 7.30 60 150 Watt-High Pressure Sodium-Ornamental 9.65 60 100 Watt-High Pressure Sodium 5.90 38 100 Watt-High Pressure Sodium-Ornamental 8.00 38 70 Watt-High Pressure Sodium 5.15 27 70 Watt-High Pressure Sodium-Ornamental 7.35 27 (3) Conditions. (d)Flood lights,where available from utility stock,shall have an additional monthly charge of $0.65 per lamp. (f)Contract for energy only charges will be billed at a rate of$0.080 per kilowatt hour plus the applicable energy cost adjustment. Section Two. All ordinances,or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict,if any. Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law. Passed this 12`h day of May , 2009 . Diane R.Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor