POLE ATTACHMENT – 50

AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Neb., and the System Service Area.

APPLICABLE: To other utilities and certain entities which may occupy public right-of-way and who attach communication cables and other communication appliances on System poles where such attachments are made in accordance with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and local laws and are in compliance with the provisions of an applicable Pole Attachment Contract, if any.

CHARACTER OF SERVICE: Generally, attachments are made on poles at heights stipulated by the NESC.

ANNUAL ATTACHMENT RATE:

• Per pole  $13.00

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. System approval is required before attachments are made to poles.

2. TERMS OF PAYMENT - BILLS are due in full 23 days after rendered. Any past due amounts are subject to LES credit maintenance policy as established by the LES Administrative Board (currently Policy No. 11) and applicable Service Fees. Charges are subject to all applicable State and Local sales tax.

3. The attaching entity shall pay the non-betterment cost for any System work required to accommodate the pole attachment.

4. The annual attachment rate shall be payable in advance for attachments in place at the beginning of the System's fiscal year. Additional attachments during the year will be prorated at the monthly rate for the balance of the year.

5. The attaching entity shall, at its own expense, install, maintain, transfer and relocate attachments in accordance with System requirements and standards of the National Electrical Safety Code.

6. The attaching entity shall indemnify, protect and save harmless the System, and its officers, agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, judgments, liabilities, loss, damages, which may arise out of or be caused by the erection, maintenance, presence, use or removal of their equipment.

7. The attaching entity shall notify the System of all pole attachment removals.

8. The System may require removal of pole attachments if:

   1. attaching entity fails to pay attachment fees or other charges when due;

   2. attaching entity uses their equipment in such a manner as to adversely affect the System's equipment, the System's service to others or create a hazard;

   3. the attaching entity fails to comply with any of the other terms and conditions of this rate, the System's Service Regulations or the provisions of an applicable contract, if any;

   4. the System removes the pole(s).

9. Other provisions for attachments will be provided for as necessary and regulated under an applicable Pole Attachment Contract between the utility or entity and the System, or as provided in the rules and procedures established by the System.

NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES' electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, contact LES' manager of rates, forecasting and load research (402-473-3471). For questions about the application of rates for your business, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., contact an Energy Services Representative (402-473-3270).

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