Antioch § 3.4.1 Utilities & Services Section Definitions This section defines key terms related to the Municipal Electricity Tax. It clarifies definitions for exempt purchasers, gross receipts, persons, persons maintaining a place of business in the state, and purchases at retail. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 3.4.2 Utilities & Services Section Tax Imposed Upon The Consumption Of Electricity This ordinance imposes a tiered tax on the consumption of electricity within Antioch's corporate limits, with rates decreasing as consumption increases on a monthly basis. The tax is in addition to other existing taxes and is subject to constitutional and statutory limitations. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 3.4.3 Utilities & Services Section Tax In Addition To Other Payments This section clarifies that the municipal electricity tax is levied in addition to any other payments or compensation the taxpayer provides for the use of public spaces and infrastructure for their business operations. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 3.4.4 Utilities & Services Section Collection Of Tax This section details the collection of the municipal electricity tax from purchasers by the entity delivering electricity. It outlines responsibilities for remittance, allows for a collection fee for the delivering entity, and establishes procedures for uncollected taxes and partial payments. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 3.4.5 Utilities & Services Section Account Maintenance This section directs the village clerk to notify affected utility companies about the municipal electricity tax and provide them with a current list of property owners subject to the tax to ensure fair collection. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 3.4.6 Utilities & Services Section Penalties This section outlines penalties for violations of the Municipal Electricity Tax chapter. It establishes that violations are a misdemeanor, punishable by fines and a civil action for the unpaid tax, plus associated fees and costs. View in Antioch’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-1 Utilities & Services Section Utility Department Established This section establishes the Municipal Electric Utility, a department responsible for the generation, purchase, distribution, and sale of electrical energy within the City's corporate limits and for interconnections outside the limits. It also grants the utility the powers outlined in 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-10 Utilities & Services Section Electric Meters This section outlines the procedures for electric meter readings and billing in Batavia. It details how meters are read, billed, and how estimated reads are handled. It also establishes terms and conditions for customers requesting non-radio read meters due to medical necessity. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-11 Utilities & Services Section Protection Of Utility'S Property This section establishes that utility-owned equipment on customer premises remains the property of the municipal electric utility and customers are responsible for its protection. It also outlines that customers will bear the cost of relocating these facilities if required by changes in their operations or construction. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-12 Utilities & Services Section Exclusive Electric Service This section prohibits Batavia Municipal Electric customers from using other electric services alongside the utility's service, except for on-site generation. It also mandates annexation properties previously served by ComEd to switch to Batavia Municipal Electric under certain conditions. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-13 Utilities & Services Section Underground Services This section outlines the process for customers requesting underground utility services, including policy explanations and design conformance. It specifies a 50/50 cost-sharing arrangement between developers and the city for underground electric distribution systems in new industrial parks. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-14 Utilities & Services Section Equipment Furnished And Maintained By Customer This section outlines the customer's responsibility for furnishing, installing, and maintaining all electrical wiring and equipment on their premises that connects to the utility's service. Such equipment must be suitable for its purpose and conform to National Board of Fire Underwriters requirements. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-15 Utilities & Services Section Service Requirements This section requires customers to provide facilities to prevent interference with utility service or to maintain a minimum power factor, or the utility can provide them at the customer's expense. The minimum power factor requirement has been updated over time. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-16 Utilities & Services Section Temporary Service This section establishes a $50 fee for temporary electrical service installation for construction and remodeling, payable before installation. It also outlines contractor/owner responsibilities for equipment and specifies that energy usage will be billed under rate 31. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-17 Utilities & Services Section Utility Rights And Responsibilities This section outlines the Batavia municipal electric utility's responsibilities for normal service installation and continuous supply, while also detailing customer obligations regarding access and payment, and the utility's right to discontinue service. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-18 Utilities & Services Section Tampering With Equipment Prohibited This section prohibits any person from tampering with or bypassing the city's electrical meters. It explicitly forbids actions that would prevent electricity from being accurately measured and also prohibits breaking meter seals. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-19 Utilities & Services Section Penalty This section establishes penalties for violations of the article's service regulations. It outlines a fine ranging from $25 to $200 for each offense, with each day of a continuing violation constituting a separate offense. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-3 Utilities & Services Section Application For Electric Service This section requires residents of properties annexed after 1996, who previously received ComEd service and are within 200 feet of City electric facilities, to switch to the City of Batavia Municipal Electric for any new or changed electric service. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-4 Utilities & Services Section Service Deposit And Payment Of Bills This section outlines the requirements for utility service deposits in Batavia, specifying amounts based on service type, exceptions for homeowners, conditions for forfeiture, and the process for returning deposits after a period of satisfactory payment or upon service termination. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-5 Utilities & Services Section Rates This section establishes the electricity rates for residential and general service customers of the municipal electric utility in Batavia. It details monthly customer charges, energy charges per kilowatt-hour, minimum bills, terms of service, and provisions for delayed payments. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-6 Utilities & Services Section Delinquent Bills This section outlines the conditions under which municipal services will be discontinued due to delinquent bills. It establishes different delinquency periods based on the bill amount and details charges for service discontinuation and reinstatement. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-7 Utilities & Services Section Electric Reserve Fund This ordinance establishes an Electric Reserve Fund for the municipal electric utility, requiring annual allocations based on gross revenue and other utility income. The fund is designated for capital improvements and specific customer programs, with accumulation limits based on the system's appraised value. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1A-9 Utilities & Services Section Turning On Electricity This section mandates that only authorized municipal utility employees can initiate electricity service to a premises. Additionally, the installation of any meter requires the explicit consent of the utility superintendent. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1B-1 Utilities & Services Section Definitions This section defines key electrical and infrastructural terms used within Batavia's Article B. Installation Policies. It clarifies terminology related to electrical components, service points, and land use for utility purposes. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1B-10 Utilities & Services Section Resale This section prohibits customers from reselling electricity to others and requires separate meters for each individual occupancy in new multi-occupancy premises. Upgrades to existing buildings must also comply with this section and the overall Article B. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1B-11 Utilities & Services Section Transformer Installation View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1B-11.1 Utilities & Services Section Required Facilities This section designates the facilities required for voltage reduction on a customer's property. It differentiates between an electric service station (ESS) owned by the Utility and a customer service station (CSS) owned by the customer. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 8.1B-11.2 Utilities & Services Section Electric Service Station This section defines what constitutes an electric service station (ESS) and outlines the utility's responsibility for providing and bearing the costs of ESS facilities for standard installations. It also specifies customer responsibilities for space, installation beyond the transformer, and adherence to electrical codes. View in Batavia’s full code →