§ 822. Pole Removal or Relocation.

1. 

For purposes of this rule, the following definitions are applicable:

CONTRACTOR COSTS

The amounts paid by a public utility to a contractor for work performed on a pole removal or relocation.

DIRECT COSTS

The pay and expenses of Borough employees directly attributable to work performed on pole removals or relocations, including all material, equipment, ancillary charges, construction overheads or payroll taxes, workers' compensation expenses or similar expenses.

DIRECT MATERIAL COSTS

The purchase price of materials used in performing a pole removal or relocation, but do not include related stores expenses. In computing direct material costs, proper allowance shall be made for unused materials, materials recovered from temporary structures, and for discounts allowed and realized in the purchase of materials.

POLE REMOVAL OR RELOCATION

The removal or relocation of distribution line poles and their associated attachments made under the request of a residential property owner. The term does not include pole repairs or replacements made under the request of a residential property owner. The term does not include pole repairs or replacements necessitated by the intentional or negligent conduct of a party.

2. 

The removal or relocation of a pole when done at the request of others is done at the applicant's request, and payment of the company's estimated cost of the removal or relocation is required in advance of the construction. Charges are limited to contractor costs, direct labor costs and material costs, less an amount equal to avoided maintenance costs.

Ord. 1211, 9/2/2015