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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0685 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE for the execution of a new contract between the City of Bremerton and North Pacific Public Service Company for electric current with which to operate the Bremerton Wa'~er Works pumping system. THE-CITY GOUNCIL OF THE CITY 0F~REMERTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the Mayor be authorized to enter into, execute and deliver that certain new contract between:the City of Bremerton and North Pacific Public Service Company for a supply of electric current with which to operate the Bremer$on Water Works Pumping System, which is in the following words and figures, to-wit: ,, AGREEMENT "This Agreement made and entered into this 10th day of May, 1920, by and between the City of Bremerton, a municipal corporation of the third class, located in Kitsap County, Washington, hereinafter mentioned as the City, and North Pacific Public Service Company, a corporation organized and existing under 'the laws of the State of Massachusetts, but doing business in the State of Wash- ink,ns,and hereinafter mentioned as the '0ompany'." WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the City owns and operates a certain water system f~r supplying itself, i~s inhabitants and neighboring territory with water from steams near to Bremer ton, and WHEREAS, in order to keep the su?ply of water in the pipes and reservoirs of said'system up to a sufficient standard, it is necessary that ~vamps of about 450 horse power be operated at the present pumping station whence a pipe line extends to a reservoir at ~harleston; and WHEREAS, said pumps are designed to be operated by electricity; and WHEREAS, the Company has heretofore., in accordance with that certain con- 'tract provided for by Ordinance No. 552, ap0roved June 5, 191?, cons tr~c ted an electric line to the location of the City's Pump Stati~on and furni~,~hed electric current for the op~rati,an of the ~r~sent 200 horse power pump; and WHE!~EAS, it is now desired by the 2it? to increase the pumping capacity of its water plant from 200 horse power to 450 horse power by the addition of a new 250 horse ~ower pump; and ~'[HEREAS, it will be necessary for the Compaay, in order to furni~t'~, the addit~onal current z'e'~,~r~d %/ ~,~Jd ~ew pump, to reco'nstruct its trans~,~,~sion line and increase its equi'~ment.. NOW, ~HEi~E?0.i~E, This Agrea~ment Further Witnesses: 1. That thc ,] ,o ~?a~y a,~?ee that i~ will, as soon after the execration delivery of this agreement as may be possible under the pre~,,~nt condition ,of the market for electrical supplies, and within not to exceed sixty '(60) days from date hereof, construct ~.nd have in operation an, electric line from its place.; in the City of Bremerton to the pump~ug station of the Bremerton Water Works, sufficient and re~dy to operate one 200 horse power pump and one 2~0 hob-se power pump to the ir full. capacity./ ~. Theft .for the period of five years from and after the completion of said electric line the Company will furnish and deliver to the City a~ said pumping station sufficient electric current to operate said pumps continuously. 3. That said electric line and, equipment will be ample~ to furnish a ~ufficient 440 volt, ~ phase, 60 cycle current. 4. That the current to be furnished under this agreement shall usually be taken at "off-peak" hours, and shall be paid for at the rates set for in the following schedule without discount, to-wit: "OFF PEAK" rates, pumping service for the City of Bremerton. "ON PEAK" $5.00 per kilowat't per month, said kilowatt connected load to be determined by the demand of each motor with its pump operating at full capagity as shown by the records of the graphic wattmeter or other reliable instruments. "OFF PEAK" service rates: Or4inana~ No. 686. Oon~,'d. "OFF PEAK" service rates: 0 to 120 K.W.H, per month p~r connected K.W. $ .015 per K.W.H. 150 K.~.H. per month per connected K.~. .0135 per K.W.H. 180 K.~.H. per month per connected K.W. .013 per K.W.H. 210 K.~.H. per month per connected. K.W. .0125 per K.W.H. --240 K.W.H. per month per connected K.~. .012 per K.W.H. 270 K.~.H. per month per connected K.W. .0115 per K. WoH. 300 K.~.H. per month per connected K.~. .011 per K.W.H. 330 K.W.H. per month per connected K.~. .0105 per K.W.H. 380 K.~.H. per month per connected K.W. .01 per K.W.H. 390 K.~.H, per month per connected K.~. .0095 per K.W,H. 420 K.W.H. per month per connected K.W. .008856 per K.W.H. 450 K.~.H. per month per connected K.W. .0083 per K.W.H. 480 K.W.H. per month per connected K.W. .00782 per E.W.H. 510 K.~.H. per month per connected K.~. .00~38 per K.~.H. 540 &,over per month per connected K.~. .00~ per K.~.H. Intermediate K.W.H. per month per connected K,W. at intermediate rates, Minimum charge per month $450.00. Term of con~ract five years. 5. That the service to be rendered is to be an "off-peak service and the City will adjust its times of pumping so as to keep off the Company's peak, said peak to be designated by Company, it being understood that the Company's peak and the actual time of i~s occurence is to be determineA by the business and demand as it comes. 8. That should the City at any time desire to take current on the Company's "peak", in such manner or such quantity as to necessitate the Company to pay peak rates to the 01ympio Power Company, the City shall pay to the Company for such curren~ Five Dollars ($5.00) per Kilowatt per,month said Kilowatt ~onnected load to be dete~mined by the demand of such motor with its pump operating at full capacity as shown by the records of the graphic wattmeter or other reliable instru. ments. 7. That should the Company at any time fall temporarily to deliver the electric current provided for herein on account of the act of God, or:~the public enemy, or from any other cause beyond its control, no damage shall be claimed by ~he City for such failure. 8. That the City will take and use said electric current during the period of five years, from and after the completion of said electric line to said pumping station, and will within fifteen days after the first day of each month allow and pay to the 0ompany the cost of the current used during the preceding month, by warrant on its water fund or such o~her solvent fund which it may have available for the purpose. 9. That from and after the taking effect of this agreement, the agreement made between said City and Company, provided for by said Ordinance No. 552, shall be of no further force or effect. PROVIDED that nothing in this contract shall prevent the City of Bremerton from purchasing and taking over from the Company all its equipment, lines and plant uhder ~he provisions in the francise granted to said ~ompany. Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force amd effect five ~5} days from and after its passage, approval and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Bremerton and approved by me this 10th day of May, A. D. 1920 Mayor. Attest: