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r--- I JUN 29 1985 BOOK f'.GE 6 governmental agency, other utility or supplier of electric power. Provisions of the subsection shall not prevent a utility from seeking changes in rates pursuant to the provisions of subsection. (b) Before implementing a change in rates under this subsection, the utility shall file an affirmation under oath as to the accuracy of the figures and calculations upon which the change in rates is based, and that the change will not cause the utility to exceed the range of its last authorized rate of return. (c) If, within 24 months of an adjustment in the rates as authorized by this subsection, the Board shall find that a utility did thereby exceed the range of its last authorized rate of return, it may order the utility'to refund the difference to the rate payers. This provision shall not be construed to require a bond or corporate undertaking not otherwise required. (d) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no utility may adjust its rates under this subsection more than two times in any 12 month period. Should the Utility desire to establish rates and charges or should the Utility desire to increase any charges heretofore established and approved by the Board, then the Utility shall notify the Board in writing, setting forth the schedule of rates and charges which it proposes. The Utility shall pay any rate structure review fee as the County may then have in effect and shall furnish the County with all information requested by the County that is pertinent to the proposed new rate schedule. A public hearing shall then be held on such request, of which notice shall be given by publication in a newspaper regularly Published in said County at least one time not more than one month or less than one week preceding such hearing. Certified proof of Publication of such notice shall be filed with the Board. said hearing may thereafter be continued for a reasonable time as determined by the Board. If the Board enters an order pursuant to such hearing and the Utility feels aggrieved by such order, then Utility may seek review of the Board's action by filing a petition for Writ of Certiorari in the Circuit Court of the County. The Board shall act on the rate request within ninety (90) days following the public hearing. CONNECTION CHARGE/CAPACITY DEMAND FEE Connection charges shall be established by public hearing held in conjunction with public hearing held for setting the rates. FPMMISE FEE The Utility hereby agrees to pay to the County a franchise fee in the amount of six percent (6%) of the Utility's annual gross receipts or 9 - M M