HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 15, 2002 E-16CITY OF LODI COUNCILCOMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Introduce ordinance amending Chapter 13.20, Electrical Service, by amending
§13.20.200 relating to the income eligibility requirements for the Residential SHARE
Program Service related to electric rates (EUD)
MEETING DATE: May 15, 2002
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council by ordinance approve the revision to the Residential
Single Household Alternative Rate for Energy (SHARE) Schedule ED
income eligibility requirements attached for the Electric Utility Department
(EUD). It is recommended that these requirements become effective July 5,
2002.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The California Public Utility Commission has adjusted the income eligibility
levels for PG&E electric low-income discount. The EUD has generally
followed these changes. The schedule attached reflects these changes.
FUNDING: None
Alan N. Vallow
Electric Utility Director
PREPARED BY: Boris Prokop, Power Supply and Rates Manager
ANVIBPllst
c: Finance Director
IS Director
CITY OF LODI
ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT
- SCHEDULE ED
RESIDENTIAL SHARE PROGRAM SERVICE
APPLICABILITY:
Applicable to domestic service in single-family and multi -family dwellings separately metered by the
City of Lodi where the customer meets all the Special Conditions of this rate schedule.
RATES:
Minimum Charge ...................................
Energy Charge:
Summer (May 1 through October 31)
First 440 kWh, per kWh ..............
Over 440 kWh, per kWh ..............
Winter (November 1 through April 30)
First 400 kWh, per kWh ...............
Over 400 kWh, per kWh ...............
PURCHASED POWER COST ADJUSTMENT (PPCA):
......................................... $3.90
...................................... .07590
...................................... .10655
....................................... .07590
....................................... .10655
A purchased power cost adjustment may be included in each bill for service. The adjustment shall
be the product of the total kilowatt-hours (kWh) for which the bill is rendered times the adjustment
amount per kWh. The adjustment amount per kWh will reflect amounts charged the City by various
suppliers of bulk power not covered in the above rates.
BILLING CYCLE CHARGE (MONTHLY BILL):
The billing cycle charge is the higher of the Minimum Charge and PPCA, or the sum of the Energy
Charge and PPCA.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
(a) When a business or commercial establishment is conducted in conjunction with a residence and
both are measured through one meter, this rate does not apply.
(b) This rate does not apply to service used for common area and facilities in mufti -family dwellings.
(c) An additional first block medical quantity is available as described in Schedule MR, Residential
Medical Rider.
Canceling Ordinance 1693
ED 1/2
Effective July 5, 2002
Ordinance No.
SCHEDULE ED
RESIDENTIAL SHARE PROGRAM SERVICE
(d) Single Household Alternative Rate for Energy (SHARE) Eligibility: To be eligible to receive
SHARE an applicant must complete an application and qualify based on the eligibility criteria
shown on the table below.
Number of Persons in Household
1-2
3
4
Each additional member
Maximum Annual Household Income
$22,000
$25,900
$31,100
$ 5,200
(e) Completed applications must be submitted to the City of Lodi Finance Department. The City of
Lodi Finance Department shall certify the eligibility of all applicants.
(f) Self -certification will be used to determine income eligibility for the SHARE program. Customers
must sign a statement upon application indicating that the City of Lodi may verify the Customer's
eligibility at any time. If verification established that the Customer is ineligible, the Customer will
be removed from the program and the City of Lodi may render corrective billings.
Canceling Ordinance 1693
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Effective July 5, 2002
Ordinance No.
CSR A F T
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AMENDING
LODI MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.20 ELECTRICAL
SERVICE BY AMENDING SECTION 13.20.200,
RESIDENTIAL SHARE PROGRAM SERVICE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.20 - Electrical Service, Article III. Rates, is
hereby amended by amending Section 13.20.200, by attaching new Exhibit ED, and is made
a part hereof as if set out in full.
Section 2. - No Mandatory Duty of Care. This ordinance is not intended to and shall not be
construed or given effect in a manner which imposes upon the City, or any officer or
employee thereof, a mandatory duty of care towards persons or property within the City or
outside of the City so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages, except as otherwise
imposed by law.
Section 3. - Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any
person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application. To this end, the provisions of this ordinance are severable. The City Council
hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any
particular portion thereof.
SECTION 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed
insofar as such conflict may exist.
SECTION 5. The increased rates shall be effective on applicable electric utility billings
prepared by the City of Lodi on or after July 8, 2002.
Approved this day of , 2002
PHILLIP A. PENNINO
MAYOR
ATTEST:
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
State of California County of San Joaquin, ss.
I, Susan J. Blackston, City Clerk of the City of Lodi, do hereby certify that Ordinance No.
was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi held May 15,
2002 and was thereafter passed, adopted and ordered to print at a regular meeting of said
Council held by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS —
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS —
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS —
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS —
1 further certify that Ordinance No. was approved and signed by the Mayor on the date
of its passage and the same has been published pursuant to law
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
Approved to Form:
RANDALL A. HAYS
City Attorney
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APPLICABILITY:
CITY OF LODI
ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE ED
RESIDENTIAL SHARE PROGRAM SERVICE
Applicable to domestic service in single-family and multi -family dwellings separately metered by the
City of Lodi where the customer meets all the Special Conditions of this rate schedule.
RATES:
MinimumCharge ......................................................
Energy Charge:
Summer (May 1 through October 31)
First 440 kWh, per kWh ..........................................
Over 440 kWh, per kWh ..........................................
Winter (November 1 through April 30)
First 400 kWh, per kWh ..........................................
Over 400 kWh, per kWh ..........................................
PURCHASED POWER COST ADJUSTMENT (PPCA):
........ $3.90
........ .07590
........ .10655
........ .07590
........ .10655
A purchased power cost adjustment may be included in each bill for service. The adjustment shall
be the product of the total kilowatt-hours (kWh) for which the bill is rendered times the adjustment
amount per kWh. The adjustment amount per kWh will reflect amounts charged the City by various
suppliers of bulk power not covered in the above rates.
BILLING CYCLE CHARGE (MONTHLY BILL):
The billing cycle charge is the higher of the Minimum Charge and PPCA, or the sum of the Energy
Charge and PPCA.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
(a) When a business or commercial establishment is conducted in conjunction with a residence and
both are measured through one meter, this rate does not apply.
(b) This rate does not apply to service used for common area and facilities in multi -family dwellings.
(c) An additional first block medical quantity is available as described in Schedule MR, Residential
Medical Rider.
Canceling Ordinance 1693
ED 112
Effective July 5, 2002
Ordinance No.
SCHEDULE ED
RESIDENTIAL SHARE PROGRAM SERVICE
(d) Single Household Alternative Rate for Energy (SHARE) Eligibility_ To be eligible to receive
SHARE an applicant must complete an application and qualify based on the eligibility criteria
shown on the table below.
Number of Persons in Household
1-2
3
4
Each additional member
Maximum Annual Household Income
$22,000
$25,900
$31,100
$ 5,200
(e) Completed applications must be submitted to the City of Lodi Finance Department. The City of
Lodi Finance Department shall certify the eligibility of all applicants.
(f) Self -certification will be used to determine income eligibility for the SHARE program. Customers
must sign a statement upon application indicating that the City of Lodi may verify the Customer's
eligibility at any time. If verification established that the Customer is ineligible, the Customer will
be removed from the program and the City of Lodi may render corrective billings.
Effective July 5, 2002
Canceling Ordinance 1693 Ordinance No_
ED 212