HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2011-R0468 - Tariff For Gas Service For WTG Distribution Services - 11/03/2011Resolution No. 2011-80468
November 3, 2011
Item No. 5.4
ORDER AND RESOLUTION
AN ORDER AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LUBBOCK SITTING AS A REGULATORY AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO SECTION
103,001 OF THE WEST TEXAS GAS INC., WITH THE CITY.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 103.001 of the TEXAS UTILITIES CODE, the
City of Lubbock has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates, operations, and
services of a gas utility operating within the corporate limits of the City of Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, West Texas Gas, Inc., has heretofore filed a Tariff for Gas Services
for the WTG Distribution Services {the "Proposed Tariff'} on September 28, 2011; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the TEXAS UTILITIES CODE,
West Texas Gas, Inc., shall be entitled to place into effect for usage on and after
November 5, 2011 its proposed Tariff for Gas Service for the WTG Distribution Services
filed with the City of Lubbock on September 28, 2011, which rate changes other
requested items are reflected on the tariffs and schedules attached hereto.
ORDERED AND RESOLVED by the City Council this November 3rd , 2011.
TOM MARTIN, MAYOR
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Rcb*bcca Garza, City Secretary
PROVED AS TO CONTENT:
131cham, Chief Financial Officer
PPROVED AS TO FORM:
Attorney
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Resolution No. 2011-R0468
EXHIBIT A
TARIFF FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
FOR THE
CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS
WEST TEXAS GAS, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION1: DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................2
SECTION 2: WTG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM..................................................................3
2.1 Service Area.................................................................................................................3
2.1.1 Incorporated Distribution System............................................................................3
2.2 Rate Schedule For Incorporated Systems...................................................................4
2.2.1 Domestic Service.....................................................................................................4
2.2.2 Non -Domestic Service.............................................................................................5
SECTION 3: WTG RATE ADJUSTMENT PROVISIONS...............................................6
3.1 Gas Cost Adjustment...................................................................................................6
SECTION 4: WTG MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND DEPOSITS....................................9
4.1 Fees..............................................................................................................................9
4.1.1 Initiation of Service.................................................................................................9
4.1.2 Customer Requested Meter Test............................................................................10
4.1.3 Returned Check/Bank Draft Charges....................................................................10
4.1.4 Collection Fee........................................................................................................11
4.1.5 Reconnect Fees......................................................................................................11
4.1.6 Temporary Service.................................................................................................1 l
4.1.7 Special Read..........................................................................................................11
4.1.8 No Access..............................................................................................................11
4.1.9 Tampering..............................................................................................................11
4.1.10 Extension Fee........................................................................................................12
4.2 Deposits.....................................................................................................................12
4.2.1 Customer Deposits.................................................................................................12
SECTION 5. WTG SURCHARGES...................................................................................12
5.1 Other Surcharges:......................................................................................................12
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SECTION 1; DEFINITIONS
Commission — Railroad Commission of Texas.
Company — West Texas Gas, Inc. ("WTG") its successors and assigns.
Domestic Customer — A customer whose natural gas service is separately and individually metered in an
individual private dwelling or in an individual metered apartment, provided the gas is used primarily for
residential purposes, unless otherwise specified in the rate schedule.
Gas Cost Zone — West as defined in Section 4.1.
Interest — The percentage of interest shall be the interest rate established by the Public Utility
Commission, or such other agency or manner as determined by the Commission, under Chapter 183 of
the Texas Utilities Code.
Lost and Unaccounted For Gas — Lost and Unaccounted for Gas (LUG) shall represent volumes of gas
metered into the distribution system and volumes of gas metered out of the distribution system at 14.65
p.s.i.a., which shall include distribution and non -distribution volumes. Transmission LUG shall not be
included in these volumes.
Non -Domestic Customer — All customers other than Domestic Customers obtaining service from West
Texas Gas, Inc. unless otherwise specified in the rate schedule or served under a contract.
Purchased Gas Costs —The total cost of Purchase Volumes, as received into the Company's distribution
systems within the Gas Cost Zone, all as more specifically described in Section 3 of this Tariff.
Purchased Gas Factor (`'`PGF") — A factor on each customer's monthly bill, expressed in dollars per
Mcf, to reflect the Purchase Gas Costs, all as more specifically described herein.
Purchase/Sales Ratio — A ratio determined by dividing the Company's Purchase Volumes metered into
the distribution system during the twelve-month period ending June 30 of each year by the sum of the
Company's Sales Volumes metered out of the distribution system, volumes of metered Company used
gas, and losses of gas from the Company's systems within each Gas Cost Zone that have been billed to
third parties during the same period. Such ratio as determined shall in no event exceed 1.0526 i.e. 1/1(1-
.05) unless expressly authorized by the applicable regulatory authority.
Purchase Volumes — The volumes of gas, expressed in Mcf s and stated at 14.65 psia, received by the
Company's distribution system from all sources within the West Gas Cost Zone, including monthly
purchases and withdrawals from storage, if any, for use by general service customers. This quantity of
gas shall not include LUG attributable to the transmission system or transmission function.
Reconciliation Amount — The net of any monthly imbalances for the West Gas Cost Zone during the
period covered by the Reconciliation Review.
Reconciliation Component — The monthly amount to be refunded or passed through to customers within
the West Gas Cost Zone, consisting of one -twelfth of the Reconciliation Amount.
Reconciliation Factor — A factor, expressed as a cost per Mcf on customer bilis within the West Gas
Cost Zone, reflecting the customer's share of the Reconciliation Component applicable to the period
covered by the bill.
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Reconciliation Review — An annual review of the company's records covering each 12 -month period
ending June 30 to determine any imbalances between the Purchase Gas Cost and the Sales Amount as
applied to the West Gas Cost Zone during that period.
Sales Amount — Sales Volumes, volumes of metered Company used gas, and losses of gas from the
Company's system within the West Gas Cost Zone that have been billed to third parties, multiplied by the
Purchased Gas Factor.
Sales Volumes — The volumes of gas metered to general service customers within the West Gas Cost
Zone expressed in Mcf's and stated at 14.65 psia.
Third Party — Any person or entity, including an affiliate of the Company
Weighted Average Cost of Gas — The Purchase Gas Costs invoiced by third parties divided by the
Purchase Volumes, calculated on a monthly basis for the West Gas Cost Zone.
SECTION 2: WTG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
2.1 Service Area
2.1.1 Incorporated Distribution System
City of Lubbock, Texas
2.2 Rate Schedule For Incorporated & Environs Systems
2.2.1 Domestic Service
Monthly Rate:
Subject to applicable rate adjustment provisions listed below, the following rates are the
maximum applicable to Domestic consumers per meter billing cycle or for any part of a billing
cycle for which gas service is available at the same location.
Customer Charge $7.86
All Consumption @ $1.7913 per Mef
The due date of the bill for utility service shall not be less than 15 days after issuance, or such
other period of time as may be provided by order of the regulatory authority. A bill for utility
service is delinquent if unpaid by the due date.
In the event WTG's Statewide rates are established and determined to be less than the charges in
this tariff, as amended from time to time, WTG will implement its Statewide rates immediately.
APPLICABLE RATE SCHEDULES/RIDERS
Rate Adjustment Provisions:
3.1 Gas Cost Adjustment
Miscellaneous Service Charges:
4. 1.1 Initiation of Service
4.1.2 Services - Other
4.1.3
Customer Requested Meter Test
4.1.4
Returned Checks
4.1.5
Collection Fee
4.1.6
Reconnect Fees
4.1.7
Temporary Service
4.1.8
Special Read
4.1.9
No Access
4.1.10
Tampering
4.1.11
Extension Fee
4.2.1
Customer Deposits
Surcharges:
5.1 Other Surcharges
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2.2.2 Non -Domestic Service
Monthly Rate:
Subject to applicable rate adjustment provisions listed below, the following rates are the
maximum applicable to service consumers other than Domestic per meter billing cycle or for any
part of a billing cycle for which gas service is available at the same location.
Customer Charge $15.59
All Consumption @ $1.3767 per Mcf
The due date of the bill for utility service shall not be less than 15 days after issuance, or such
other period of time as may be provided by order of the regulatory authority. A bill for utility
service is delinquent if unpaid by the due date.
In the event WTG's Statewide rates are established and determined to be less than the charges in
this tariff, as amended from time to time, WTG will implement its Statewide rates immediately.
APPLICABLE RATE SCHEDULES/RIDERS
Rate Adjustment Provisions:
3.1
Gas Cost Adjustment
Miscellaneous
Service Charges:
4.1.1
Initiation of Service
4.1.2
Services - Other
4.1.3
Customer Requested Meter Test
4.1.4
Returned Checks
4.1.5
Collection Fee
4.1.£
Reconnect Fees
4.1.7
Temporary Service
4.1.$
Special Read
4.1.9
No Access
4.1.10
Tampering
4.1.11
Extension Fee
4.2.1
Customer Deposits
Surcharges:
5.1
Other Surcharges
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SECTION 3: WTG RATE ADJUSTMENT PROVISIONS
Intent:
3.1 Gas Cost Adjustment
This clause is intended to allow collection of the Company's gas purchase costs in a manner that
will lessen monthly fluctuations in the gas cost factor and ensure that all amounts billed to
customers are fully reconciled with actual costs incurred, subject to limitations for excessive lost
and unaccounted for gas.
Applicability:
This clause shall apply to all customers served by the Company, except for customers purchasing
gas at contract rates. Each customer's gas costs will be determined by the costs incurred in the
West Gas Cost Zone. For purposes of determining gas purchase costs, all customers will be
located in the West Gas Cost Zone. The West Gas Cost Zone consists of the following systems
or geographic areas:
WEST GAS COST ZONE
Balmorhea, Balmorhea Environs, Dimmitt Environs, Ft. Stockton Environs, Imperial Environs,
Lubbock, Lubbock Environs, Seminole Environs, Morton Environs, Kermit, Kermit Environs,
and Plainview Environs, Farwell and Farwell Environs.
Purchase Gas Cost Component (PGC)
The Purchase Gas Cost for the West Gas Cost Zone shall be computed utilizing the following
components for the distribution system customers:
• Cost of gas purchased
• Credits, Refunds or Out of Period adjustments
• Cost of gas withdrawn from storage
• Interest on storage gas withdrawn
• Upstream Gathering and Transportation Charges
• Storage Deliverability Charges
• Storage Capacity Charges
• New taxes on the purchased gas or the purchase transaction and not reflected on
elsewhere on customer bills
The company shall keep accurate records of all storage gas purchases, including the date,
quantity, cost, and associated expenses. The company shall account for storage gas purchases
and withdrawals using a weighted average cost basis.
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Purchased Gas Factor (PGF) Calculation
Each customer bill shall include a Purchased Gas Factor reflecting the estimated Weighted
Average Cost of Gas, plus additional elements described in this section, during the period covered
by the bill for the West Gas Cost Zone. The PGF shall be determined to the nearest $0.001 per
Mcf, and the following provisions shall apply:
• In addition to the estimated weighted average cost of gas for the current month's billing
period, the PGF may include a pro rata portion of an amount reflecting the difference
between the estimated Weighted Average Cost of Gas and the actual Weighted Average
Cost of Gas during the previous billing period for the West Gas Cost Zone
• The PGF shall also include a "Reconciliation Factor," an amount reflecting the
customer's share of any gas cost imbalances in the preceding reconciliation period for the
West Gas Cost Zone.
The PGF factor may also include an amount reflecting any new taxes or levies
specifically applied to gas costs or purchases and not otherwise reflected on the customer
bill for the West Gas Cost Zone.
Gas Cost Reconciliation (GCR)
The company shall keep accurate books and records of the Reconciliation Review and monthly
Purchased Gas Factor reports to the Railroad Commission of Texas shall account for the
Reconciliation Component and the Reconciliation Factors for the West Gas Cost Zone.
A Reconciliation Review and calculation shall first determine whether the lost and unaccounted
for gas is more or less than 5% of that metered into the system. The sales volumes shall be
converted to the same pressure base as the purchase volumes. Calculations of the sales volumes
furnished to its gas sales customers (from meters not corrected for pressure and/or temperature)
shall be calculated utilizing the following service pressures (psia):
Lubbock 13.45
If the Reconciliation Review indicates a gas loss or gas gain of less than 5% of that metered into
the system, the following methodology shall apply:
The company shall calculate the imbalance between its Net Jurisdictional Cost of Gas
and amount collected through the FGA billed on a monthly basis for the West Gas Cost
Zone. The Net Jurisdictional Cost of Gas shall be calculated by multiplying the Total
Jurisdictional Sales Volumes by the Actual P/S Ratio to arrive at the Calculated
Purchased Volume. The Calculated Purchased Volume is then multiplied by the
WACOG to arrive at the Net Jurisdictional Cost of Gas.
Interest shall be applied to each monthly imbalance for said the West Cost Zone and shall
accrue for each month of the review period.
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• The interest rate shall be the same rate as determined by the Public Utility Commission of
Texas for refunds on customer deposits and in effect during the last month of the audit
period (June).
The sum of the monthly imbalances, plus interest for the West Gas Cost Zone for the
period under review shall be the Reconciliation Amount, the total amount to be
refunded/surcharged in the West Gas Cost Zone.
If the Reconciliation Review indicates a gas loss or gas gain of greater than 5% of that metered
into the system, the following methodology shall apply:
• The company shall calculate the imbalance between its Purchase Gas Cost and Sales
Amount on a monthly basis for said Gas Cost Zones Purchase Gas Cost amounts in
excess of the 1.0526 ratio shall be disallowed by:
1) Dividing total Purchase Volumes for the 12 -month review period by the total
Sales Volumes for the same period in the West Gas Cost Zone.
2) Subtracting that result from 1, which when expressed as a percentage, becomes
the West Gas Cost Zones "Actual P/S Ratio."
3) Subtracting 5.26% from said Gas Cost Zones Actual PIS Ratio, results in a
"Disallowance Factor" for the review period.
4) Multiplying the Disallowance Factor by the Purchase Volumes for each month
and by the Weighted Average Cost of Gas for each month, for the West Gas Cost
Zone will result in an amount to be disallowed each month.
5) The Net Jurisdictional Cost of Gas shall be calculated by multiplying the Total
Jurisdictional Sales Volume by the Actual P/S Ratio to arrive at the Calculated
Purchased Volume. The Calculated Purchased Volume is then multiplied by the
WACOG to arrive at the Jurisdictional Cost of Gas. The Net Jurisdictional Cost
of Gas is calculated by subtracting the Disallowed Amount calculated above.
• Interest shall be applied to each monthly imbalance for the West Gas Cost Zone and shall
accrue for each month of the review period.
• The interest rate shall be the rate in effect during the last month of the audit period (June).
The sum of the monthly imbalances, plus interest for the period under review shall be the
Reconciliation Amount for the West Gas Cost Zone or the total amount to be
refunded/surcharged.
Reconciliation Factor Calculation {RFC)
The Reconciliation Amount for the West Gas Cost Zone shall be divided by 12, resulting in the
Reconciliation Component.
The Reconciliation Component shall be reflected in a refund or surcharge on each customer bill,
over a twelve-month period beginning with the first billing cycle in September following the
period covered by the review.
The Reconciliation Component for each month of the reconciliation period shall be calculated by
dividing the Reconciliation Amount by the estimated Sales Volumes for the applicable billing
period. The result will be a monthly Reconciliation Factor, expressed in Mcf for the West Gas
Cost Zone. Any under or over collection from the prior month may be factored in subsequent
months' Reconciliation Component.
Each month during the reconciliation period, the PGF for the West Gas Cost Zone on customer
bills shall be increased or reduced by the product of the number of Mcf billed to the customer and
the monthly Reconciliation Factor, as indicated in the section of PGF calculations. Any under or
over collections remaining at the end of the gas reconciliation period will be carried forward to
the next gas reconciliation period.
SECTION 4: WTG MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND DEPOSIT'S
4.1 Fees
4.1.1 Initiation of Service
a) Connection Charge
The following connection charges apply:
Schedule Charge
Business Hours $50.00
After Hours $70.00
A connect fee will be charged to any applicant for the cost involved in initiation of service. This
fee shall be charged when a meter is set and/or gas turned on.
b) Read -In for Change Charge
A read -in fee of $20.00 will be charged to any applicant for the cost involved in initiation of
service. This fee shall be charged when only a meter reading is required.
c) After -Hours & Special Handling
In addition to initiation of service fee above, a fee shall be charged to any applicant whose request
to initiate service cannot be completed during normal business hours or requires special handling.
Applicant shall be advised that an additional fee will be charged and must agree to pay such
charge. Any fees assessed will reflect actual time incurred at $20 per hour during business hours
and $30 per hour for after hours, plus the actual cost of materials and any incidental (third party)
expenses.
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(i) Special Handling: The Company may, at customer's request, provide special
handling in order to meet the Customer's requirements for a fee based on the rates
indicated in (c) above.. Special handling may include such assistance as calling the
customer in advance or making other special arrangements (such as A.M. or P.M.
scheduling) for access to the customer's premises.
(ii) Expedited Service: If the customer requires that the order be worked after hours for
their convenience or if the customer requires expedited service, the charge shall be
based on the rates indicated in (c) above for after hours service work on customer
premises. The Customer's request for expedited service may then be scheduled at
any time to fit the Company's work schedule but the after-hours charge shall be
collected as long as any other work is done on overtime.
(iii) Special Call Out: If the initiation of service order requires special call out, the
customer shall be charged based on the rates indicated in (c) above for after hours
service work on customer's premises.
4.1.2 Customer Requested Meter Test
Whenever the Company is requested by a customer to have a meter test performed, and the
result of that meter test indicates that the meter is within 2% accuracy and the meter has been
tested within a four year period from the time the customer made the request the customer
will be charged according to the following fee schedule.
Positive Displacement
Charge
275 cubic feet per hour or less
$25.00
276 to 1500 cubic feet per hour
$30.00
1501 to 3000 cubic feet per hour
$35.00
3001 to 5000 cubic feet per hour
$45.00
over 5000 cubic feet per hour
$60.00
Orifice Meters
All sizes $40.00
The meter test fees schedule above will not apply when the test results indicate the meter is
outside of the allowed 2% accuracy range.
4.1.3 Returned Check/Bank Draft Charges
Accounts for which payment is made using checks or electronic drafts which are returned or
denied by a bank for any reason may be charged a fee for each occurrence of $25.00.
4.1.4 Collection Fee
A fee of $20.00 will be charged to any customer whose failure to respond to a termination
notice necessitates the dispatch of a company representative who attempts collection of
payment from customer.
4.1.5 Reconnect Fees
The following reconnection fees will be charged to any customer whose service is terminated
and then re-initiated unless terminated in error by the Company.
Schedule Charee
Business Hours $50.00
After Hours $70.00
4.1.6 Temporary Service
Customers will be charged the actual cost of installation and removal of pipe and metering
facilities. The actual cost will be calculated in accordance with the rates specified in Section
4. 1.1 (c) above. This service does not include extension of mains.
4.1.7 Special Read
Customer requested reading of a meter for any purpose other than initiation of service will be
charged
$20.00.
4.1.8 No Access
A fee of $20.00 will be charged to customer who schedules an appointment but fails to appear
or company personnel cannot access property to perform the service requested.
4.1.9 Tampering
Customers who tamper with their meters will be assessed a charge of $150.00 plus the actual
cost of any estimated volumes of gas illegally consumed or improperly measured based on
such tampering, and the actual cost of time and materials to repair meters or other company
equipment. The actual costs will be based on the labor rates and costs specified in Section
4. 1.1 (c) above. This charge is not intended to duplicate any charge that may be imposed by
the Texas Penal Code.
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4.1.10 Extension Fee
In the event the cost of extending mains exceeds the free limit established by Franchise for
domestic and non-domestic customers, customers shall pay the actual cost of the extension,
based on costs calculated in accordance with Section 4.1.1 above, less the free limit. In the
event the Franchise does not apply, the charge will be equal to the actual cost of the
extension, less a $150.00 credit. The actual cost will be calculated in accordance with the
rates specified in Section 4.1.1 (c) above.
4.2 Deposits
4.2.1 Customer Deposits
Deposits will be based on 1/6 of the customer's estimated annual usage. For any customer
who pays bills by electronic transfer to WTG, these deposits will be based on 1112 of the
customers estimated annual usage.
SECTION 5: WTG SURCHARGES
5.1 Other Surcharges:
West Texas Gas will recover other surcharges as authorized by federal, state and local regulatory
authorities in accordance with applicable statutes, laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, rules,
contracts, or agreements.
Q:1288241WTG 11-3-2011 Fxhibit A