1. Initial Installation and Charges
Units will be installed, with the exception of the concrete foundations, and electric service will be delivered at charges as set forth
by the current Santee Cooper "Private Outdoor Lighting Service" Rate Schedule as may be revised from time to time, and in
accordance with Santee Cooper's Terms and Conditions of Retail Electric Service, available at Santee Cooper's retail offices.
2. Conditions of Service
With the exception of the concrete foundations, lighting equipment including lamps, fixtures, and the necessary lighting circuits,
poles, and fittings will be furnished and installed by Santee Cooper. Any exception must be submitted in writing and approved by
Santee Cooper before installation of any associated lighting equipment.
The monthly charges applicable include facilities and energy charges and apply only to fixtures located so as to be furnished
energy by existing facilities, transformers or secondary enclosures. Where extension of primary lines or special facilities are
required, the cost of such construction shall be paid by the Customer.
3. Billing
Bills for service hereunder shall be billed in accordance with the current Santee Cooper "Private Outdoor Lighting Service" Rate
Schedule, as may be revised from time to time and shall either become part of and added to the Customer's monthly metered
account for electric service, or billed on a separate OL (Outdoor Lighting) account and shall be paid by the Customer in accordance
with the Santee Cooper's Terms and Conditions of Retail Electric Service.
4. Maintenance
Santee Cooper assumes the responsibility for ordinary maintenance of poles, equipment and lamps, with maintenance work to be
performed during normal working hours at the discretion of Santee Cooper.
5. Continuity of Service
Santee Cooper shall use reasonable diligence to provide a constant service to the lighting fixtures, but if such service or equipment
shall fail or be interrupted, or become defective through acts of nature, or public enemies, or by accident, strikes, labor troubles, or
by actions of the elements, or for any cause beyond its reasonable control, Santee Cooper shall not be liable therefore.
The Customer shall assume responsibility of providing reasonable protection of the lighting installation from accidental collision by
motor vehicle and other similar equipment and shall further assume the responsibility of providing the installation protection against
vandalism. Damage caused by collision or vandalism will be repaired by Santee Cooper and costs arising out of such repairs will
be charged to the responsible party causing the damage.
Santee Cooper reserves the right to terminate this agreement immediately upon the threat of damage or continued damage to the
installed equipment.
6. Initial Installation and Chargers Term
This agreement shall become effective on the date the lighting fixtures are first installed and operated and shall remain in effect for
a period of five (5) years and thereafter for High Intensity Discharge (HID) fixtures or seven (7) years and thereafter for Light
Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures until terminated by either party giving to the other thirty (30) days' notice in writing.
In the event the Customer transfers, terminates or for any reason discontinues electric service to the property on which rental
lighting is installed under the terms of this agreement, the following charges shall become due and payable and may be paid in
whole or in part by any deposit for electric service that the Customer may have made: The lesser of (1) the sum of the monthly
charges for all remaining months of the effective term of this agreement; or (2) two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each fixture
mounted on existing facilities; or (3) seven hundred fifty ($750) dollars for each fixture and pole that is cause to be removed due to
termination of this agreement.
In the event the Customer wishes to terminate this agreement due to the sale, lease or rental to others of the property on which
lights are installed under the terms of this agreement, and the new party wishes to continue the rental agreement, Santee Cooper
shall release the Customer of the charges provided for in 6(b) provided the new customer makes application for electric service and
signs a rental lighting agreement for the remaining months of the prior Customer's agreement.
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SANTEE COOPER
HERITAGE COLLECTION RENTAL LIGHTING AGREEMENT
SC0009B (05/03/2017) (f/b) p/e/i
