§ 36-208. Natural gas rates and other charges.

(a)

Purpose; applicability. The service rates and other charges for natural gas service are set forth in the town fee schedule and are for the residential and commercial natural gas service and applicable to all consumers receiving gas for uses either in a home, through a single meter serving a single-family dwelling and its related structures, or in a commercial premises receiving gas for purposes other than residential. Natural gas supplied by the town is for the individual use of the customer at one point of delivery and shall not be resold or shared with others.

(b)

Gas cost adjustment. The above net monthly rate per unit sold is predicted upon a price of gas purchased for resale hereunder increases or decreases, the net monthly rate shall be adjusted up or down to reflect changes in such cost of gas per unit sold and changes in gross receipts, taxes, or similar government impositions properly chargeable as operating expenses and based on dollar of gas volume of business done (except ad valorem taxes assessed or levied by the state, county, special district or town taxes and income taxes). If the town's gas provider receives any refunds of any increased cost of purchased gas that have been passed on under this provision, a refund shall be made to consumers served by the schedule.

(c)

Payment; late penalties. Charges for natural gas service are at net rates and will apply to all bills paid within ten days of date of rendition. If bills are not paid within ten days, a ten percent penalty will be added, with a minimum penalty of $1.00.

(Ord. No. 2009-O-003, 9-2-2014)