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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance 21000-10-2013 ORDINANCE NO. 21000-10-201.3 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATES AND CHARGES THAT ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, D/B/A ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, MID-TEX DIVISION, MAY ASSESS CUSTOMERS IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2013;. ADOPTING DECLARATIONS AND FINDINGS RELATED TO RATES AND CHARGES ASSESSED TO CUSTOMERS IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH; DIRECTING ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, D/B/A ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, MID-TEX DIVISION, TO REIMBURSE RATE CASE EXPENSES; REPEALING ANY PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING A MOST FAVORED NATION'S CLAUSE; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DIRECTING DELIVERY OF CERTIFIED COPIES WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth, Texas ("City") is a gas utility customer of Atmos Energy Corporation, dIb/a Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division ("Atmos"), and a regulatory authority with an interest in the rates and charges of Atmos; and WHEREAS, on May 16, 2006 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 3348-0�5-2006 authorizing participation by the City of Fort Worth (the "City") in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (the "Steering Committee") for assistance in rate cases involving Atmos, including the retention of consultants and outside legal counsel associated with such assistance; and WHEREAS, on June 4, 2013, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20782-06-2013 approving an agreed rate review mechanism ("RRM") tariff filed by Atmos to provide a mechanism for governing annual rate adjustment requests filed by Atmos through at least 2017 as an alternative to the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program ("GRIP"); and WHEREAS, the RRM tariff contemplates reimbursement of the Steering Committee cities' reasonable expenses associated with RRM applications; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the process outlined in the RRM tariff, on or about July 15, 2013, Atmos filed with the City an application to increase natural gas rates by an aggregate amount of approximately $22.7 million system-wide(the 112013 RRM Filing"); and Ordinance No.21000-10-2013 Page 1 of S Atmos RRM Ordinance(2013) WHEREAS, the Steering Committee, acting by and through its executive committee, working in conjunction with its lawyers and consultants reviewed the 2013 RRM Filing and concluded that the evidence provided by Atmos in support of its 2013 RRM Filing does not justify the rate increase as proposed; and WHEREAS, following review and analysis of Atmos's 2013 RRM Filing and supporting evidence by the Steering Committee, its lawyers, and consultants and extensive negotiations with Atmos, the Steering Committee's executive committee and Atmos reached a tentative agreement to increase Atmos's revenue requirements by approximately $16.6 million system-wide; and WHEREAS, the executive committee of the Steering Committee recommends that the City Council approve the proposed settlement and revenue increase by adopting Atmos's rate tariffs, which are attached hereto as Attachment "A" and hereby made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes; and WHEREAS, the negotiated resolution of the 2013 RRM Filing and the resulting rates reflected in Attachment"A" are just, reasonable, and, as a whole, in the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Section 1. FINDINGS. That the City Council, pursuant to its exclusive original jurisdictional authority over the rates, operations, and services of Atmos within the City and in the exercise of its sound legislative discretion, makes the following findings of fact: Ordinance No.2 1 000-1 0-20 1 3 Page 2 of 5 Atmos RRM Ordinance(2013) 1.1. The statements set forth in the Recitals above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated as part of the findings herein. 1.2. Independent analysis by the Steering Committee's rate expert concluded that Atmos's 2013 RRM Filing is unable to justify the increase as proposed. 1.3. Based on all information previously provided to and before the City Council, the City Council hereby finds that the existing rates and the rates proposed by Atmos in Its 2013 RRM Filing are unreasonable. 1.4. The tariffs attached hereto as Attachment "A," which will increase Atmos's revenue requirement by $16.6 million system-wide, are just, reasonable, and in the public interest and reflect a thorough review of Atmos's 2013 RRM filing and supporting evidence and extensive negotiations with Atmos. Section 2. RATES AND CHARGES ORDERED. That based on the findings of fact set forth in Section I of this Ordinance and all other information before the City Council, Atmos is hereby authorized and ordered to implement the tariffs attached hereto as Attachment "A." Section 3. REIMBURSEMENT OF RATE CASE EXPENSES. That Atmos shall reimburse the reasonable ratemaking expenses of the City, as part of the Steering Committee, in processing the 2013 RRM Filing. Ordinance No.2 1 000-1 0-20 1 3 Page 3 of 5 Atmos RRM Ordinance(2013) Section 4. REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN DIRECT CONFLICT. That if any provisions or conditions of this Ordinance directly conflict with any provisions or conditions of other Ordinances previously adopted by the City Council, the conflicting provisions of such previously adopted Ordinances are hereby repealed. Section 5. COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN MEETINGS ACT REQUIREMENTS. That the meeting in which this Ordinance was adopted was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, as codified at Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. Section 6. SEVERABILITY. That if any portion, section or part of a section of this Ordinance is subsequently declared invalid, inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions, sections or parts of sections of this Ordinance shall be and remain in full force and effect and shall not in any way be impaired or affected by such decision, opinion or judgment. Section 7. MOST FAVORED NATION'S CLAUSE. That if the Steering Committee determines any rates, revenues, terms and conditions, or benefits resulting from a Final Order or subsequent negotiated settlement approved in any proceeding addressing the issues raised in Atmos' 2013 RRM filing would be more beneficial to the Steering Committee cities than the terms of the attached tariffs, then the more favorable Ordinance No.2 1 000-1 0-20 1 3 Page 4 of 5 Atmos R-RM Ordinance(2013) rates, revenues, terms and conditions, or benefits shall additionally and automatically accrue to the Steering Committee cities, including the City, without the need for City to take any ftli-ther action. If this automatic adjustment occurs, Atmos shall promptly thereafter file with the City an amended tariff documenting the adjustment to rates. Section 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its adoption, with the tariffs attached hereto in Attachment "All to be effective for bills rendered on and after November 1, 2013. Section 9. DELIVERY OF ORDINANCE The City Secretary is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this Ordinance to Atmos, care of Chris Felan, Manager of Rates and Regulatory Affairs, Atmos Energy Corporation, 5420 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1862, Dallas, Texas 75240, and Geoffrey Gay, General Counsel to the Steering Committee, at Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., P.O. Box 1725, Austin, Texas 78767-1725. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. ADOPTED: October 15, 2013 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: By: —— ----------- Denis C. Me y, Assistant City Attorney Mary J. ' ays, r, C4 Secretary M&C: G-18039 Ordinance No.21000-10-2013 Page 5 of 5 Annos RRM Ordinance(2013) Attachment A Atmos Mid-Tex Tariffs Effective November 1 , 2013 MID-TEX DIVISION ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION RATE SCHEDULE: R—RESIDENTIAL SALES APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 11/01/2013 Application Applicable to Residential Customers for all natural gas provided at one Point of Delivery and measured through one meter. Type of Service Where service of the type desired by Customer is not already available at the Point of Delivery, additional charges and special contract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to service being furnished. Monthly Rate Customer's monthly bill will be calculated by adding the following Customer and Ccf charges to the amounts due under the riders listed below: Charge Amount Customer Charge per Bill $ 17.70 per month Rider CEE Surcharge $ 0.02 per month' Total Customer Charge $ 17.72 per month Commodity Charge—All Ccf $0.05831 per Ccf Gas Cost Recovery: Plus an amount for gas costs and upstream transportation costs calculated in accordance with Part(a) and Part(b), respectively, of Rider GCR. Weather Normalization Adjustment: Plus or Minus an amount for weather normalization calculated in accordance with Rider WNA. Franchise Fee Adjustment: Plus an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider FF. Rider FF is only applicable to customers inside the corporate limits of any incorporated municipality. Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX. Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s). Agreement An Agreement for Gas Service may be required. Notice Service hereunder and the rates for services provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction and to the Company's Tariff for Gas Service. 1 Reference Rider CEE-Conservation And Energy Efficiency as approved In GUD 10170. Surcharge billing effective July 1,2013. MID-TEX DIVISION ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION RATE SCHEDULE: C—COMMERCIAL SALES APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 11101/2013 Application Applicable to Commercial Cuohonx»m for all natural gas provided at one Point oYDelivery and naaaaunyd through one meter and to Industrial Customers with an average annual usage of less than 30.000 Cnf. Type of Service Where service of the type desired by Customer is not already available at the Point of Delivery, additional charges and special contract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to omn/inm being furnished. Monthly Rate Cuobomm/s monthly bill will be oa|cu|ob*d by adding the h/||ovving Customer and CcJ charges to the amounts due under the riders listed below: Charge Amount Customer Charge per Bill $35.75 per month Rider CEE Surcharge $ 0.10 per month' Total Customer Charge $35.85 per month Gas Cost Recovery: Plus an amount for gas costs and upstream transportation costs calculated in accordance with Part(a)and Part(b). respectively, of Rider 8CR. Weather Normalization Adjustment: Plus or Minus an amount for weather normalization calculated in accordance with Rider VVNA. Franchise Fee Adjustment Plus an amount fbr franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider FF. Rider FF is only applicable to customers inside the corporate limits of any incorporated municipality. Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX. Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s). Agreement An Agreement for Gas Service may be required. Notice Service hereunder and the nabnm for omn/ioeo provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction and tothe Company's Tariff for Gas Service. 1 Reference Rider CEE-Conservation And Energy Efficiency as approved In GUO 10170. Surcharge billing effective July 1`2n/y. MID-TEX DIVISION ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION RATE SCHEDULE: I—INDUSTRIAL SALES APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 11101/2013 Application Applicable to Industrial Customers with a maximum daily usage(K0DU)of less than 3.600 MW1Bbu per day for all natural gas provided atone Point ofDelivery and measured through one meter. Service for Industrial Customers with an K8DU equal to or greater than 3.500 yNK88tu per day will be provided at Company's sole option and will require special contract arrangements between Company and Customer. Type of Service Where service oy the type desired by Customer is not already available otthe Point ofDelivery, additional charges and special contract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to service being furnished. Monthly Rate Customers monthly bill will be calculated by adding the following Customer and YWMBtu charges tothe amounts due under the riders listed below: Charge Amount Customer Charge per Meter $620.00 per month Next 3,500 MMBtu $0.1879 per MMBtu Gas Cost Recovery: Plus an amount for gas costs and upstream transportation costs calculated io accordance with Part(a)and Part(b), respectively, of R|derGCR. Franchise Fee Plus an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider FF, Rider FF is only applicable to customers inside the corporate limits of any incorporated municipality. Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX. Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s). Curtailment OvwrpmHFee Upon notification by Company of an event of curtailment or interruption of Customer's deliveries, Customer will, for each N1K0Btu do||vamad in excess of the stated level of curtailment or Interruption, pay Company 20096 of the midpoint price for the Katy point listed in Platta Gas Deily published for the applicable Gas Day in the table entitled "Daily Price 8un/my.^ Replacement Index In the event the "midpoint' or "common" prima for the Katy point listed in Platts Gas Deily in the table entitled "Daily Price Survey" is no longer published, Company will calculate the applicable imbalance fees utilizing a daily price index recognized as authoritative by the natural gas industry and most closely approximating the applicable Index. MID-TEX DIVISION ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION RATE SCHEDULE: I—INDUSTRIAL SALES APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 11/01/2013 Agreement An Agreement for Gas Service may be required. Notice Service hereunder and the rates for services provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction and to the Company's Tariff for Gas Service. Special Conditions In order to receive service under Rate I, Customer must have the type of meter required by Company. Customer must pay Company all costs associated with the acquisition and installation of the meter. MID-TEX DIVISION ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION RATE SCHEDULE: T—TRANSPORTATION APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 11/01/2013 Application App|icob|e, in the event that Company has entered into a Transportation AQraament, to u customer directly connected to the Atmmm Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division Distribution System (Customer) for the transportation of all natural gas supplied by Customer or Customer's agent at one Point of Delivery for use in Customer's facility. Type ofService Where service oythe h/pm desired by Customer io not already available at the Point oYDelivery, additional charges and special contract arrangements between Company and Customer may be required prior to smn/inm being furnished. Monthly Rate Customer's bill will be calculated by adding the following Customer and N1PWBtu charges hmthe amounts and quantities due under the riders listed below: Charge Amount Customer Charge per Meter $620.00 per month Next 3,500 MMBtu $0.1879 per MMBtu All MMBtu over 5,000 MMBtu $0.0403 per MM Btu Upstream Transportation Coot Recovery: Plus an amount for upstream transportation costs in accordance with Part(b)nf Rider GCR. Retention Adjustment: Plus a quantity of gas as calculated in accordance with Rider RA. Franchise Fee Adjustment: Plus an amount for franchise fees calculated in accordance with Rider FF. Rider FF is only applicable to customers inside the corporate limits of any incorporated municipality. Tax Adjustment: Plus an amount for tax calculated in accordance with Rider TAX. Surcharges: Plus an amount for surcharges calculated in accordance with the applicable rider(s). Imbalance Fees All fees charged to Customer under this Rate Schedule will be charged based on the quantities determined under the applicable Transportation Agreement and quantities will not be aggregated for any Customer with multiple Transportation Agreements for the purposes of such fees. Monthly Imbalance Fees Customer shall pay Company the greater of(i)$0.10 per MMBlu, or(ii) 150% of the difference per KAKABtu between the highest and lowest "midpoint" price for the Kob/ point |iobad in FYads Gem Daily in the table entitled "Daily Price Survey" duhng such monVh, for the NYyN8tu of Customers monthly Cumulative Imbalance,as defined in the applicable Transportation Agreement, at the end of each month that exceeds 1O96of Customer's receipt quantities for the month. MID-TEX DIVISION ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION RATE SCHEDULE: T—TRANSPORTATION APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 11/01/2013 Curtailment Overpull Fee Upon notification by Company of an event of curtailment or interruption of Customer's deliveries, Customer will, for each MMBtu delivered in excess of the stated level of curtailment or interruption, pay Company 200% of the midpoint price for the Katy point listed in Platts Gas Daily published for the applicable Gas Day in the table entitled "Daily Price Survey." Replacement Index In the event the "midpoint" or "common" price for the Katy point listed in Platts Gas Daily in the table entitled "Daily Price Survey" is no longer published, Company will calculate the applicable imbalance fees utilizing a daily price index recognized as authoritative by the natural gas industry and most closely approximating the applicable index. Agreement A transportation agreement is required. Notice Service hereunder and the rates for services provided are subject to the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction and to the Company's Tariff for Gas Service. Special Conditions In order to receive service under Rate T, customer must have the type of meter required by Company. Customer must pay Company all costs associated with the acquisition and installation of the meter. MID-TEX DIVISION ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION RIDER: WNA—WEATHER NORMALIZATION ADJUSTMENT APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 11/01/2013 Provisions for Adiustment The Commodity ha per Cof (1OD cubic feet) for gas service set forth in any Raba Schedules utilized by the cities of the Mid-Tex Division service area for determining normalized winter period revenues shall be adjusted by on amount hereinafter dmmohbed, which amount is referred to as the 'Weather Normalization AdustrnmnL° The Weather Normalization Adjustment oh$|| apply to all temperature sensitive residential and commercial bills based on meters read during the revenue months of November through April. The five regional weather stations are Abilene, Austin, Dallas,Waco, and Wichita Falls. Computation of Weather Normalization Adjustment The Weather Normalization Adjustment Factor shall be computed to the nearest one-hundredth cent per Cnyby the following formula: (HGFi x (NDD`AOD) ) VVNAFi = R| (BLi + (HGF| x ADD) ) Where ( = any particular Rate Schedule Vr billing classification within any such particular Rate Schedule that contains more than one billing classification VVNAFi Weather Normalization Adjustment Factor for the ithrate schedule or classification expressed in cents per Cof R| = Commodity Charge rate of temperature sensitive sales for the ith schedule or classification. HSF| = heat sensitive factor for the ith schedule or classification divided bythe average bill count in that class ND0 = billing cycle normal heating degree days calculated omthe simple ten-year average of actual heating degree days. ADD = billing cycle actual heating degree days. B|i = base load sales for the ith schedule or classification divided Uy the average bill count|n that class TheVVeatherNormg|izabonAduobmanthorNhejMhoustonerinithrabosohedu|eiocnmpuhadao: VVN44= VVNAF/ x gv VVhana qo is the relevant sales quantity for the jth customer in ith rate schedule. MID-TEX DIVISION ATMOSGN2RGY CORPORATION RIDER: WNA—WEATHER NORMALIZATION ADJUSTMENT APPLICABLE TO: ALL CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-TEX DIVISION EXCEPT THE CITY OF DALLAS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS EFFECTIVE DATE: Bills Rendered on or after 11101/2013 Base Use/Heat Use Factors Residential Commercial Base use Heat use Base use Heat use Weather Station Ccf Ccf0H0D {�cf Ccf/HDD Abilene 9.97 0.1318 96.50 0.5659 Austin 11.05 0.1202 188.59 0.7185 Dallas 13.13 0.1832 171.84 0.8797 Waco 9.78 0.1202 117.80 0.5774 Wichita 10.99 0.1287 107.70 0.5041 Falls Weather Normalization Adiustment(WNA) Report On or before June 1 of each year, the company posts on its webaita at otnosenergy.00nVmtx'wna. In Excel format, o Weather Normalization Adjustment (WVA) Report to show how the company calculated its\NNAm factor during the preceding winter season. Additionally, or before June 1 of each year, the company fi|om one hard copy and a Excel version of the kVNA Report with the Railroad Commission of Texgs'Gao Services Division, addressed ho the Director of that Division. City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication /., i/,e c',.%9f G.i ///1<.,.: dLIO /,n,///., •.6ic///[, ..I:/af@/L/uG ... ,L/ O%allr/..:2//(✓A /,Rlll1U///✓// /l/./O DOS.Il! ....IGA.✓! .INRPa.a/klG6d,MGE COUNCIL ACTION: Approved As Amended on 10/15/2013 - Ordinance Na, 21000-10-2013 //lG(,(Iti%GlUH1(////I llllfi I If /1/7Q I lf/// 1/A/,iIvAPAIG .;44A/f,..�l2lRttlllllllM1l I-IR"D,f@ DATE: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: G-18039 LOG NAME: 12ADOPTION OF ATMOS 2013 RRM SUBJECT: Adopt Ordinance Establishing Maximum Permitted Rates and Charges that Atmos Energy Corporation d/b/a Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division, may Assess Customers in the City of Fort Worth Effective November 1, 2013 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance establishing maximum permitted rates and charges that Atmos Energy Corporation d/b/a Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division, may assess customers in the City of Fort Worth, effective November 1, 2013, pursuant to a negotiated settlement and resolution of Atmos' proposed rate increase under its 2013 Rate Review Mechanism filing. DISCUSSION: Under the Gas Utilities Regulatory Act, the City of Fort Worth has original rate regulatory authority over utilities providing retail natural gas to customers in the City. In accordance with that authority, on June 4, 2013 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20782-06-2013 (M&C G-17912) approving an agreed Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) Tariff filed by Atmos Energy Corporation d/b/a Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid- Tex Division (Atmos). The RRM was negotiated and agreed to by Atmos and cities that Atmos serves in order to provide a mechanism to govern annual rate adjustments and to provide an alternative to the mechanism established by state law. The annual review under the RRM provides a way for Atmos to recover its capital expenditures in an expeditious manner but also provides participating cities, as regulatory authorities, the ability to review Atmos' filings, both with regard to individual expenditures and on a global basis that takes into account overall service costs and returns. On July 15, 2013, Atmos filed an application to increase natural gas rates under the new RRM tariff. In its RRM filing, Atmos sought a $22.7 million rate increase system-wide based on an alleged test-year cost of service revenue deficiency of$25.7 million. Working with and through the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC), in which the City has been a participating stakeholder since 2006 (Resolution No. 3348-05-06; M&C G-15202), the City analyzed the schedules and evidence offered by Atmos in support of its requested rate increase and determined that the evidence did not support the full amount of the proposed increase. After several lengthy discussions, the ACSC negotiating committee and Atmos reached a tentative settlement that would authorize an increase of$16.6 million in Atmos' total revenues system-wide with the additional revenues coming from increases in the commodity (consumption) rate. Of the total $16.6 million increase, $1.29 million or 7.8 percent is attributable to and will be paid by Fort Worth customers, with approximately $1.03 million being paid by residential customers and $0.26 million being paid by commercial customers. The tariffs attached to the ordinance maintain the current base Logname: 12ADOPTION OF ATMOS 2013 RRM Pagel of 3 monthly residential customer charge at $17.70 for residential customers and impose a slight increase in the base commercial customer charge - raising it from $34.72 to $35.75. Under the proposed rates, the average residential customer in Atmos system is expected to experience an increase of $0.74 (or 1.75 percent) per month. However, because the average residential consumption in Fort Worth is slightly less than in the system overall, the average Fort Worth residential customer is expected to experience an increase of $0.70 per month. ACSC recommends that its members find that the proposed rates are just, reasonable and in the public interest and that its members approved the rate tariffs reflected in the attached ordinance. Residential Present "Recommended Customer Charge 17.70 17.70 .............. ',Rider CEE Surcharge 0.02* 17.72 Total Customer Charge .......... ........... All Mt4 Ccf 0.0417 0.05831 :Commercial ;Customer Charge 34.72 1$ 35.75 Rider CEE Surcharge 0.10* L. ,Total Customer Charge 35.85 All Mef tcf 0.0659 0.06893 'Industrial .......... "Customer Charge 600.00 620.00 First 1,500 MMBtu 0.2473 0.2565 'Next 3,500 MMBtu 0.1812 0.1879 11 over percent,000 MMBtu ;$ 0.0403 :A 0.0389 :Transportation ................. icustomer Charge 600.00 i$ 620.00 First 111,5010 MMBtu 0.2473 0.2565 ;Next 3,11500 MMBtu- 0.1812 0.1879 0.0403 All over 5,000 MMBtu $ 0.0389 *Reference Rider CEE - Conservation and Energy Efficiency as approved in GUD 10170. Surcharge billing effective July 1, 2013. Upon adoption of the attached ordinance, the rate schedule set forth in Attachment A of the ordinance will take effect with bills rendered beginning November 1, 2013. FISCAL INFORMATION CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City Funds. FUND CENTERS: TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles W. Daniels (6199) Logname: 12ADOPTION OF ATMOS 2013 RRM Page 2 of 3 Originating Department Head: Sarah Fullenwider (7623) Additional Information Contact: Bridgette Garrett (8518) ATTACHMENTS 1. 2013 RRM Ordinance 10.2 and Attachment A.pdf (Public) 2. G-18039 Chart Revision.pd (Public) Logname: 12ADOPTION OF ATMOS 2013 RRM Page 3 of 3 FORTWORTH Memorandum Tuesday, October 15, 2013 TO: Mary Kayser, City Secretary From: Bridgette Garrett, Utility Administrator Law Department Subject: Revisions to M&C G- 18039 Atmos Rate Ordinance The chart in M&C G-18039 contains an error. In two places the chart refers to "Mcf" when it should refer to "Ccf". The Language to amend and approve M&C G-18039 (Atmos Rate Ordinance) is— Move to approve M&C G-18039 with the following amendment: that the two references in the chart to "Mcf" be changed to "Ccf". Below is a revised chart. Residential Present Recommended Customer Charge $17.70 $17.70 Rider CEE Surcharge $0.02* Total Customer Charge $17.72 All Ccf $0.0417 $0.05831 Commercial Customer Charge $34-72 $35.75 Rider CEE Surcharge $0.10* Total Customer Charge $35.85 All Ccf $0.0659 $0.06893 ............................ Industrial Customer Charge $600.00 $ 20.00 First 1,500 MMBtu $0.2473 $0.2565 Next 3,500 MMBtu $0.1812 $0.1879 All over%,000 MMBtu $0.0389 $0.0403 Transportation Customer Charge $600.00 $620.00 First 1,500 MMBtu $0.2473 $0.2565 Next 3,500 MMBtu $0.1812 $0.1879 All over 5,000 MMBtu $0.0389 $0.0403 *Reference Rider CEE—Conservation and Energy Efficiency as approved in GUD 10170.Surcharge billing effective July 1,2013,