Resolution No. 4821
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RESOLUTION NO. 4821
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VERNON APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A THIRD
CONTRACT SY AND BETWEEN BETHLEHEM STEEL
CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF VERNON WHICH
PROVIDES FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES
6 ~.vHEREAS, the City of Vernon in Ordinance No. 911
7 provided that an individual customer may enter into a contract
8 for electrical services if there are special circumstances
9 which would affect its demand for electrical energYi and
10 WHEREAS, the City of Vernon and Bethlehem Steel
11 Corporation has entered into an agreement pursuant to Resolution
12 No. 4779 to provide electrical services and said ~greement
13 will expire on July IS, 1981; and
14 WHEREAS, Bethlehem Steel Corporation has requested
15 the City of Vernon to enter into a third contract to provide
16 electrical services at a special contractual ratei and
17 WHEREAS, Sruce V. Malkenhorst, Chief Executive Officer
18 of the Light .and Power Department, has submitted a report
19 indicatinq that a special contract rate in accordance with
20 certain restrictions would reimburse to the City of Vernon all
21 costs associated with providing said services to Sethlehem Steel
22 Corporationi and
23 WHEREAS, the City of Vernon has offered to enter into
24 a third contract to provide electrical services to Bethlehem
25 Steel corporation at a special rate which will reflect Bethlehem
26 Steel Corporation's reduced demand for energy during "on-peak"
27 periods and will recover the City of Vernon's full costs in
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That the City Council of the City of
Vernon hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained
hereinabove are true and correct.
SECTION 2: That the City Council of the City of Verno
hereby approves the execution of the Contract which is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein as though fully
set forth at length and authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk
to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the City Council
of the City of. Vernon.
SECTION 3: That the City Clerk of the City of Vernon
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shall certify to ,the passage of this Resolution and thereupon
and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 1981.
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST" City Clerk
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4 I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of
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Resolution No. 4821
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THIRD
CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE
THIS AGREEMENT is made, entered into and executed in duplicate
originals, either copy of which may be considered and used as the original
hereof for all purposes, and to be performed in Vernon, California as of
the 15th day of .Tnly
, 1981
BY AND BETWEEN
CITY OF VERNON, a Municipal
Corporation (hereinafter
referred to as "City")
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
AND
BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION
(Hereinafter referred to as
"Bethlehem Steel")
Pacific Coast Division
3300 East Slauson Avenue
Vernon, CA 900S8
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City in Ordinance No. 911 provided that an
individual customer may enter into a contract for electrical services
if there are special circumstances which would affect its demand for
electrical energYi and
WHEREAS, the City and Bethlehem Steel has entered into an
agreement pursuant to Resolution NO. 4779 to provide electrical services
and said agreement will expire on July 15, 1981i and
EXHIBIT
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\vlfEREAS, Bethlehe.m Steel has requested the City to enter into
a third contract to provide el,ectrical services at a special contractual
ratei and
WHEREAS, Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Chief Executive Officer of the
Light and Power Department, .has submitted a report indicating that a
special contract rate in accordance with certain restrictions would
reimburse to the City all costs associated with providing said services
to Bethlehem Steeli and
WHEREAS, the City has offered to enter into a third contract
to Provide electrical services to Bethlehem Steel at a special rate
which will reflect Bethlehem Steel's reduced demand for energy during
"on-,peakll periods and will recover the City's full costs in providing
said services.
NOW, THEREFORE", IN CONSIDERATION OF THE r4UTUAL COVENANTS,
PROMISES AND CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Special Contract Operating Conditions.
Bethlehem Steel hereby agrees to operate its facilities in such
a manner which will result in decreased electrical demand and energy
needs during the City's "on-peak" time periods.
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EXHIBIT If
SECTION 2,: "On-Peak" Periods Defined.
"On-peak" period is defined as weekdays from 12 noon to 6;00 p.m.
Pacific Standard Time commencing on May 15th and ending on November 14th
of each year, and. weekdays from S:OO p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Pacific Standard
Time commencing November ISth and ending on May 14th of the following
year, each exclusive of hOlidays. Holidays include New Year's Day,
Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's
Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas. Any holiday falling on a Sunday
shall be observed on the following Monday.
SECTION 3: Billing Demand.
The billing demand shall be the kilowatts of maximum "on-peak"
demand established during the time this contract is in effect.
SECTION 4: Maximum Demand.
The maximum demand in any month shall be measured maximum
average kilowatt imput, indicated Or recorded by instruments to be
supplied by City, during any 30-minute metered interval in the month.
Where demand is intermittent or subject to violent fluctuations, a
5-minute interval may be used.
SECTION 5: Rates.
Bethlehem Steel agrees to pay the following rates during the
terms of this Agreement and City agrees to make the following charges
during the term of this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT -A
PER METER
PER HONTH
Demand Charge:
First 6,000
demand
KWS or less of billing
$136,000.00
All excess KWS of billing demand, per KW
$
8.00
Energy Charge (to be added to Demand Charge) :
All KWH, per KWH
4.411t
Minimum Charge:
The monthly minimum charge shall be the monthly demand.
Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor:
All enE:!rgy used shall be charged the then current
energy adjustmE:!nt billing demand factor adopted
by resolution of the City Council. Said energy
adjustment billing demand factor shall be applied
to the energy consumed by Bethlehem Steel in the
same fashion as if Bethlehem Steel were still part
of the A-8 classification.
Power Factor Adjustment:
The charges will be adjusted each month for reactive
demand. The charges will be increased by twenty
cents (20t) per kilovar of maximum reactive demand
imposed on the utility in excess of twenty percent
(20%) of the number of kilowatts of billing demand.
The maximum reactive demand shall be the highest co-
incident measured maximum average kilovar demand, in-
dicated or recorded by metering to be supplied by the
utility during any 30-minute metered interval in the
month. The kilovars shall be determined to the
nearest unit. A device will be installed on each
kilovar meter to prevent reverse operation of the
meter.
SECTION 6: Voltage Service.
Service will be supplied only at 66,000 volts of service.
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SECTION 7: Temporary Discontinuance ,of Service.
Where the use of energy is seasonal or intermittent, no ad-
justments will be made for a temporary discQntinuance of service. The
customer prior to resuming service, after such service was discontinued,
will be required to pay all charges which would have been billed if the
service had not been discontinued.
SECTION 8: Monthly Billing Date.
The monthly billing meter reading times and dates shall coincide
with Edison Company's monthly billing meter reading times and dates for
the Vernon system purchased power.
SECTION 9: Energy Cost Adjustment.
The rates above are subject to adjustment as provided for in
PartG of the Preliminary Statement. The applicable energy cost and
adjustment billing factors will be applied to K\'7H's billed pursuant to
this Contract.
SECTION 10: Term of Contract.
This Contract ~hall be effective on July 15,1981 and shall
continue through January 15, 1982. However, in the event that the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or Southern California Edison
Company takes any action which would increase the cost of providing
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said services to the .City, then the city shall be permitted to adjust
the rates provided for above in order to recover any such additional
increases in costs.
SECTION 11: Special Conditions.
All conditions of the Vernon A--8 Schedule as authorized by City
Ordinance Nos. 895, 898, 905, and 911
except where inconsistent
with any of the conditions provided for herein, shall be in effect. In
the event there is a dispute concerning the interpretation of any of the
terms or conditions of this Contract or its relationship to the vernon
A-8 schedule, said dispute shall be resolved by agreement of the parties
but under no circumstances shall the City be Obligated to apply. a rate
for services which will not reimburse the City for all of its costs
associated with providing said service to Bethlehem Steel.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereby have executed this
Contract, or caused it to be executed as of the day, month and year first
above written.
CITY OF VERNON
By
Leonis C. Malburg, Mayor
ATTEST:
By
Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
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David B. Brearley
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EXHIBIT
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THIRD
CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE
THIS AGREEMENT is made, entered into and executed in duplicate
originals, either copy of which may be. considered and used as the original
hereof for all purposes, and to be performed in Vernon, California as of
the 15th day of Ju1~
, 1981
BY AND BETWEEN
CITY OF VERNON, a Municipal
Corporation (hereinafter
referred to as "City")
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
AND
BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION
(Hereinafter referred to as
"Bethlehem Steel-)
Pacific Coast Division
3300 East Slauson Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City in Ordinance NO. 911 provided that an
individual customer may enter into a contract for electrical services
if there are spec::ial circumstances which would affect its demand for
electrical energYi and
WHEREAS, the City and Bethlehem Steel has entered into an
agreement pursuant to Resolution NO. 4779 to provide electrical services
and said agreement will expire on July 15, 1981i and
WHEREAS, Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Chief Executive Officer of the
Light and Power Department, has submitted a rep()rt indicating that a
special contract rate in accordance with certain restrictions would
reimburse to the City all costs associated with providing said services
to Bethlehem Steeli anq
WHEREAS, the City has offered to enter into a third contract
to provide electrical services to Bethlehem Steel at a special rate
which will reflect Bethlehem Steel's reduced demand for energy during
"on-peak." periods and will recover the City's full costs in providing
said services.
NOW, THEREFORE" IN CONSIDERATION OF THE rmTUAL COVENANTS,
PROMISES AND CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE
AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 2: "On-Peak" Periods Def ined.
"On-peak" period is defined as weekdays from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m.
Pacific Standard Time commencing on May 15th and ending on November 14th
of each year, an.d weekd.,ays from 5,: 00 p.m. to 10 :00 p.m. Pacific Standard
Time commencing November 15th and ending on May 14th of the following
year, each exclusive of holidays. Holidays include New Year's Day,
Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's
Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas. Any holiday falling on a Sunday
shall be observed on the fOllowing Monday.
SECTION 3: Billing Demand.
The billing demand shall be the kilowatts of maximum "on-peak"
demand established during the time this contract is in effect.
SECTION 4: Maximum Demand.
The maximum demand in any month shall be measured maximum
average kilowatt imput, indicated Or recorded by instruments to be
supplied by City, during any 30-minute metered interval in the month.
Where demand is intermittent or subject to violent fluctuations, .a
5--minute interval may be used.
SECTION S: Rates.
Bethlehem Steel agrees to pay the following rates during the
terms of this Agreement and City agrees to make the following charges
during the term of this ~greement.
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PER METER
PER MONTH
Demand Charge:
First 6,000
demand
KWS or less of billing
$136,000.00
All excess KWS of billing demand, per KW
$
8.00
Energy Charge (to be added to Demand Charge) ~
All KWH, per KWH
4.411t
Minimum Charge:
The monthly minimum charge shall be the monthly demand.
Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor:
All energy used shall be charged the then current
energy adjustment billing demand factor adopted
by resolution of the City Council. Said energy
adjustment billing demand factor shall be applied
to the energy consumed by Bethlehem Steel in the
same fashion as if Bethlehem Steel were still part
of the A-8 classification.
Power Factor Adjustment:
The charges will be adjusted each month for reactive
demand. The charges will be increased by twenty
cents (20t) per kilovar of maximum reactive demand
imposed on the utility in excess of twenty percent
(20%) of the number of kilowatts of billing demand.
The maximum reactive demand shall be the highest co-
incident measured maximum average kilovar demand, in-
dicated or recorded by metering to be supplied by the
utility during any 30-minute metered interval in the
month. The kilovars shall be determined to the
nearest unit. A device will be installed on each
kilovar meter to prevent reverse operation of the
meter.
SECTION 6: Voltage Service.
Service will be supplied only at 66,000 volts of service.
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SECTION 7: Temporary Discontinuanc.e of Service.
Where the use of energy is seasonal or intermittent, no ad-
justments will be made for a temporary c;1iscontinuance of service. The
customer prior to resuming service, after such service was discontinued,
will be required to pay all charges which would have been billed if the
service had not been discontinued.
SECTION 8: Monthly Billing Date.
The monthly billing meter reading times and dates shall coincide
with Edison Company's monthly billing meter reading times and dates for
the Vernon system purchased power.
SECTION 9: Energx'Cost Adjustment.
The rates above are subject to adjustment as provided for in
Part G of the PreliminarY Statement. The applicable energy cost and
adjustment billing factors will be applied to KWH's billed pursuant to
this Contract.
SECTION 10: Term of Contract.
This Contract shall be effective on JUly 15, 1981 and Shall
continue through January IS, 1982. However, in the event that the
Federal Energy Regulatory, Commission or Southern California Edison
Company takes any action which would increase the cost of providing
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said services to the City, then the City shall be permitted to adjust
the rates provided for abOVe in order to recover any such additional
increases in costs.
SECTION 11: Special Conditions.
A.ll conditions of the Vernon A-8 Schedule as ~uthorized by City
Ordinance Nos. 895,898, 905, and 911
ex,cept where inconsistent
with any of the conditions provided for herein, shall be in effect. In
the event there is a dispute concerning the interpretation of any of the
terms or conditions of this Contract or its relationship to the Vernon
A--8 schedule, said dispute shall be resolved by agreement of the parties
hut under no circumsta.nces shall the City be obligated to apply a rate
for services which will not reimburse the City for all of its costs
associated with providing said service to Bethlehem Steel.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereby have executed this
Contract, or caused it to be executed as of the day, month and year first
above written.
CITY OF VERNON
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"Le nis C. Malburg,. ayo~ ... ... .. ........
ATTEST:
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aruce v. Manenbo~st., pity ler~
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
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David :a.. Brearl y
By
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