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2.7. ERMUSR 01-08-2013 Elk River , Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING TO: FROM: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Troy Adams, P.E. —General Manager John Dietz—Chair Daryl Thompson—Vice Chair Al Nadeau—Trustee MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: January 8, 2013 2.7 SUBJECT: 2013 Tariffs BACKGROUND: At the December 11, 2012 Utility Commission meeting, the 2013 Budget was approved. Included with the budget were a number of rate increases. DISCUSSION: Enclosed for your review and consideration are the updated tariff sheets. Also attached for review are the 2013 fees as adopted in 2012. ACTION REQUESTED: Staff recommends approval of the proposed 2013 rates and tariff sheets. ATTACHMENTS: • Proposed 2013 Residential Electric Service Tariff • Proposed 2013 Residential All-Electric Service Tariff • Proposed 2013 Non-Demand Electric Service Tariff • Proposed 2013 Demand Electric Service Tariff • Proposed 2013 Off Peak Demand Electric Service Tariff • Proposed 2013 Dispersed Generation/ Interruptible Electric Service Tariff • Proposed 2013 Energy Management Electric Service Tariff • Proposed 2013 Security Light Electric Service Tariff • Proposed 2013 Street Light Electric Service Tariff • Proposed 2013 Water—General Service Tariff • Proposed 2013 Water Conservation Program (3`d Step Irrigation) Tariff • 2013 ERMU Fees as adopted by the Utilities Commission on October 9, 2012 EMI A PO ( RIU I Page 1 of 1 NATURE Reliable Public Power Provider POWERED To SERVE ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Residential Electric Service Available: Within established Service Territory Applicable: To single-family residences and individually metered apartments for all domestic purposes when all service is supplied through a single meter, provided ratings of individual single-phase motors do not exceed five (5) horsepower. Character of Service: AC, 60 cycles, 120/240 volt, three wire, single-phase. Special Conditions: Residential service to a multiple dwelling or apartment house through a single meter is allowed for existing services only. Service under this rate schedule shall not be sub-metered and resold to the individual tenants on the basis of usage and the cost of electric service to the tenant must be furnished without specific charge or price which varies with the quantity of energy used. Any apartment or dwelling unit which has separate permanent kitchen facilities shall be considered as one single family private residence. Meter to be accessible to our service department at anytime. Rate: Subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA). Residential Service Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $10.00 Plus: Summer Winter $0.1299 / kWh / month $0.1161 / kWh / month Sales tax is applicable. ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Residential Electric Service Summer: The summer rate shall apply to the Customer's use from May 1 through September 30. Winter: The winter rate shall apply to the Customer's use from October 1 through April 30. Minimum Bill: Basic Monthly Electric Charge Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and are considered delinquent if not paid by the due date noted on the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent late payment charge added to all accounts that are not paid by the due date. Terms and Conditions: 1. Usage may be fractionalized on the actual days of service for application of a change in rate or changing from summer to winter or from winter to summer rates. 2. Service will be furnished pursuant to Elk River Municipal Utilities' customer service rules. 3. Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of Elk River Municipal Utilities' rules governing Extension of Service and Facilities. 4. The rates set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmental changes imposed and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of electrical power. Approved Adopted December 12, 2012 Effective January 1,2013 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Residential All Electric Service Available: Within established Service Territory. Applicable: To single-family residences and individually metered apartments for all domestic purposes with only electric energy as a sole source of heating and lighting and when all service is supplied through a single meter, provided ratings of individual single-phase motors do not exceed five (5) horsepower. Character of Service: AC, 60 cycles, 120/240 volt, three wire, single-phase. Special Conditions: Residential service to a multiple dwelling or apartment house through a single meter is allowed for existing services only. Service under this rate schedule shall not be sub-metered and resold to the individual tenants on the basis of usage and the cost of electric service to the tenant must be furnished without specific charge or price which varies with the quantity of energy used. Any apartment or dwelling unit which has separate permanent kitchen facilities shall be considered as one single family private residence. Meter to be accessible to our service department at any time. Rate: Subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA). Residential Service All Electric Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $10.00 Plus: Summer Winter $0.1299/ kWh / month $0.1161 / kWh / month Summer- Sales tax applicable Winter- Tax exempt ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Residential All Electric Service Summer: The summer rate shall apply to the Customer's use from May 1 through September 30. Winter: The winter rate shall apply to the Customer's use from October 1 through April 30. Minimum Bill: The Basic Monthly Electric Charge Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and are considered delinquent if not paid by the due date noted on the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent late payment charge added to all accounts that are not paid by the due date. Terms and Conditions: 1. Usage may be fractionalized on the actual days of service for application of a change in rate or changing from summer to winter or from winter to summer rates. 2. Service will be furnished pursuant to Elk River Municipal Utilities' customer service rules. 3. Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of Elk River Municipal Utilities' rules governing Extension of Service and Facilities. 4. The rates set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmental changes imposed and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of electrical power. Approved Adopted December 12,2012 Effective January 1, 2013 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Non-Demand Electric Service Available: Within established Elk River Municipal Utilities rate areas. Applicable: To any customer for lighting, heating, and power purposes where all service is taken through a single meter at one location, and where the Customers' demand does not exceed 49 kW for three (3) consecutive months. Rating of individual single-phase motors and other single-phase power and heating units served under this schedule shall not exceed ten (10) horsepower except by special permission. Character Of Service: AC, 60 cycles, 120 volts or 120/240 volts, single-phase; 120/208 volts, or 277/480 volts, three-phase. Four wire, 240 volts three phase will only be applicable to existing customers now being served by this voltage. A Customer requiring voltages other than that already established by Elk River Municipal Utilities shall be required to provide suitable space for location of Elk River Municipal Utilities' transformers, metering and associated equipment. Special Conditions: One meter shall be installed to service one class of business. If additional buildings are required for a given business, they shall be interconnected by the customer to obtain one meter. If additional meters and services are requested by the customer, each shall be treated as a separate customer. Meter must be accessible to our service department at anytime. Rate: Subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA). Non-Demand Service: Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $17.00 per month Plus: Summer Winter $0.1247/kWh /month $0.1035/ kWh /month Sales tax applicable unless exemption is filed. Summer: The summer rate shall apply to the Customer's use from May 1 through September 30. Winter: The winter rate shall apply to the Customer's use from October 1 through April 30. Minimum Bill: The Basic Monthly Electric Charge plus $1.00 per kVA per month of excess transformer capacity requested by customer. ELK RIVER MUNCIPAL UTILITIES Non-Demand Electric Service In case of equipment having abnormally low annual utilization factors or unusual operating characteristics, special minimum charges may be prescribed by Elk River Municipal Utilities. Power Factor Adjustment: The rates set forth in this schedule are based on the maintenance by the Customer of a power factor of not less than 95% at all times. If the power factor, as measured by the electric department, is lower than 95%, the monthly demand charge may be multiplied by the ratio 95% to the measured power factor, or at Elk River Municipal Utilities' option, the power factor may be corrected at the Customer's expense. Fluctuating Loads: Customers operating equipment having a highly fluctuating or large instantaneous demand, such as welders and X-ray machines, shall be required to pay all non-betterment costs of isolating the load from the balance of Elk River Municipal Utilities' lines. In addition, Customers who fail to provide adequate corrective equipment shall be required to own and maintain their own transformers. No motor larger than ten (10) HP will be allowed to be across-the-line started without notification and written authorization from Elk River Municipal Utilities. Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and are considered delinquent if not paid by the due date noted on the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent late payment charge added to all accounts that are not paid by the due date. Terms and Conditions: 1. Usage may be fractionalized on the actual days of service for application of a change in rate or changing from summer to winter or from winter to summer rates. 2. Service will be furnished under the Elk River Municipal Utilities' rules. 3. Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of Elk River Municipal Utilities' rules governing Extension of Service and Facilities. 4. The rate set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmental changes imposed and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of electrical power. Installation of Demand Meter: At the option of Elk River Municipal Utilities, a demand meter may be installed on any customer whose: monthly usage exceeds 15,000 kWh. Approved Adopted December 12, 2012 Effective January 1, 2013 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Demand Electric Service Available: Within established Elk River Municipal Utilities Rate areas. Applicable: Existing Customers, or to new Customers with demands of 50 kW or more for three (3) consecutive months whose entire requirements are taken through one meter, under a contract of standard form. (Not applicable to resale, standby or auxiliary service.) Character Of Service: AC, 60 cycles, 120 volts or 120/240 volts, single-phase; 120/208 volts, or 277/480 volts, three-phase. Four wire, 240 volts three-phase will only be applicable to existing customers now being served by this voltage. A customer requiring voltages other than that already established shall be required to provide suitable space location of Elk River Municipal Utilities transformers, metering and associated equipment. Special Conditions: One meter shall be installed to service one class of business. If additional buildings are required for a given business, they shall be interconnected by the customer to obtain one meter. If additional meters and services are requested by the customer, each shall be treated as a separate customer. Meter to be accessible to our service department at anytime. Rate: Subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA). Demand Service: Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $55.00 per month. Summer Winter Demand Charge: $16.21 $11.50 in kW/month Energy Charge: $ 0.0616 $ 0.0616 in kWh/ month Minimum Bill: Maximum billing demand during previous twelve months times 3.0% of the demand charge, or the actual demand multiplied by the demand charge, whichever is greater plus $1.00 per kVA per month of excess transformer capacity requested by customer. Sales tax applicable unless exemption is filed. Summer: The summer rate shall apply to the Customer's use from May 1 through September 30. Winter: The winter rate shall apply to the Customer's use from October 1 through April 30. ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Demand Electric Service Determination of Billing Demand: The billing demand shall be the highest measured demand (corrected for power factor if required) during any fifteen (15) minute period occurring in the current billing period. But in no month shall the billing demand be greater than the valve in kW determined by dividing the kWh sales for the billing month by 75 hours per month. This billing adjustment applies only if the customer's peak demand DOES NOT occur between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Fluctuating Loads: Customers operating equipment having a highly fluctuating or large instantaneous demand, such as welders and X-ray machines, shall be required to pay all non-betterment costs of isolating the load from the balance of Elk River Municipal Utilities' system so that the load will not unduly interfere with service on Elk River Municipal Utilities' lines. In addition, Customers who fail to provide adequate corrective equipment shall be required to own and maintain their own transformers. No motor larger than ten (10) HP will be allowed to be across-the-line started without notification and written authorization from Elk River Municipal Utilities. Power Factor Adjustment: For loads of 50 kW or more, or at the option of Elk River Municipal Utilities for loads of less than 50 kW, power factor adjustments may be made in the billing demand, when the power factor, as determined by test, at the time of the Customer's maximum use is less than 95%. If the power factor, as measured by Elk River Municipal Utilities' electric department, is lower than 95%, the monthly demand charge may be multiplied by the ratio 95% to the measured power factor, or at Elk River Municipal Utilities option, the power factor may be corrected at the Customer's expense. Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and are considered delinquent if not paid by the due date noted the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent late payment charge added to all accounts that are not paid by the due date. Terms and Conditions: 1. Usage may be fractionalized on the actual days of service for application of a change in rate. 2. Service will be furnished under Elk River Municipal Utilities rules. 3. Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of Elk River Municipal Utilities' rules governing Extension of Service and Facilities. 4. The rates set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmental changes imposed and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of electrical power. Approved Adopted December 12, 2012 Effective January 1, 2013 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Off Peak Demand Electric Service Available: Within established Elk River Municipal Utilities Rate areas. Applicable: Existing Customers, or to new Customers with demands of 50 kW or more for three (3) consecutive months whose entire requirements are taken through one meter, under a contract of standard form. (Not applicable to resale, standby or auxiliary service.) Character Of Service: AC, 60 cycles, 120 volts or 120/240 volts, single-phase; 120/208 volts, or 277/480 volts, three-phase. Four wire, 240 volts three-phase will only be applicable to existing customers now being served by this voltage. A customer requiring voltages other than that already established shall be required to provide suitable space location of Elk River Municipal Utilities transformers, metering and associated equipment. Special Conditions: One meter shall be installed to service one class of business. If additional buildings are required for a given business, they shall be interconnected by the customer to obtain one meter. If additional meters and services are requested by the customer, each shall be treated as a separate customer. Meter to be accessible to our service department at anytime. Rate: Subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA). Off Peak Demand Service: Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $55.00 per month. Summer Winter Demand Charge: On peak $16.21 $11.50 in KW/ month Off peak $ 6.15 $ 6.15 in KW/ month Energy Charge: $ 0.0650 $ 0.0650 in KWh/month On-Peak Demand-- Actual demand during On-Peak Periods On-Peak Period-- 3:00 PM -10:00 PM weekdays Off-Peak Demand-- Actual demand during Off-Peak Periods less On-Peak Demand Off-Peak Period-- All non On-Peak Periods Minimum Bill: Maximum billing demand during previous twelve months times 3.0% of the demand charge, or the actual demand multiplied by the demand charge , whichever is greater plus $1.00 per WA per month of excess transformer capacity requested by customer. Sales tax applicable unless exemption is filed. ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Off Peak Demand Electric Service Summer: The summer rate shall apply to the Customer's use from May 1 through September 30. Winter: The winter rate shall apply to the Customer's use from October 1 through April 30. Determination of Billing Demand: The billing demand shall be the highest measured demand (corrected for power factor if required) during any fifteen (15) minute period occurring in the current billing period. The billing demand shall be the highest measured demand (corrected for power factor if required) during any fifteen (15) minute period occurring in the current billing period. But in no month shall the billing demand be greater than the valve in kW determined by dividing the kWh sales for the billing month by 75 hours per month. This billing adjustment applies only if the customer's peak demand DOES NOT occur between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Fluctuating Loads: Customers operating equipment having a highly fluctuating or large instantaneous demand, such as welders and X-ray machines, shall be required to pay all non-betterment costs of isolating the load from the balance of Elk River Municipal Utilities' system so that the load will not unduly interfere with service on Elk River Municipal Utilities' lines. In addition, Customers who fail to provide adequate corrective equipment shall be required to own and maintain their own transformers. No motor larger than ten (10) HP will be allowed to be across-the-line started without notification and written authorization from Elk River Municipal Utilities. Power Factor Adjustment: For loads of 50 KW or more, or at the option of Elk River Municipal Utilities for loads of less than 50 KW, power factor adjustments will be made in the billing demand, when the power factor, as determined by test, at the time of the Customer's maximum use is less than 95%. If the power factor, as measured by Elk River Municipal Utilities' electric department, is lower than 95%, the monthly demand charge may be multiplied by the ratio 95% to the measured power factor, or at Elk River Municipal Utilities' option, the power factor may be corrected at the Customer's expense. Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and delinquent if not paid by the due date noted the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent late payment charge added to all accounts that are not paid by the due date. Terms and Conditions: 1. Usage may be fractionalized on the actual days of service for application of a change in rate. 2. Service will be furnished under Elk River Municipal Utilities rules. 3. Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of Elk River Municipal Utilities' rules governing Extension of Service and Facilities. 4. The rates set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmental changes imposed and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of electrical power. Approved Adopted December 12, 2012 Effective January 1, 2013 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Dispersed Generation (On-Site Generator)/Interruptible Load Program Available: Within established Elk River Municipal Utilities Rate areas. Applicable: Existing Customers, or to new Customers receiving all electrical power from ERMU and with demands between 100 kW and 1,500 kW of connected load. Customers with on-site generation greater than 1,500 kW may also qualify, but special terms and conditions may apply on a case by case basis. Customer must agree to operate on-site generation and/or limit load to a mutually agreed to Predetermined Demand Level (PDL) upon notification by ERMU or its designated agent. Customer must be served by ERMU under the Demand Electric Service Tariff. Customer must execute a Dispersed Generation Agreement or Interruptible Service Agreement to participate in either program. Customer is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Agreement. Not applicable to resale, standby or auxiliary service. Special Conditions: Customer must conduct normal business practices between the hours of 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Customer must provide access to a phone line or reimburse ERMU for all costs associated with providing program interruption notification and remote metering needs. Customer must have the means to operate on-site generation and/or reduce load to the PDL within 30 minutes following notification by ERMU or its agent. Credits apply only during months in which the Customer is fully operational. Dispersed Generation/Interruptible Credits: Monthly Credit/kW* Summer(June, July, and Aug) $14.00 per kW Winter (Dec, Jan, and Feb) $10.00 per kW Spring/Fall (Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov) $ 6.00 per kW Approved Adopted December 12, 2012 Effective January 1, 2013 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Energy Management Rates Available: Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory. Applicable: To single family residences, non-demand and demand customers when all service is supplied through a single meter. Dual Fuel Space Heating Rate: A dual fuel space heating system consists of a primary electric heating system and a secondary non-electric space heating system both capable of heating a structure at design conditions. Interruptions of the primary system will usually occur for up to 12 hours daily on peak winter days and a maximum of 400 hours per heating season. To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide: 1. A primary electric space heating system which can be interrupted by a single 5 amp rated relay. 2. A secondary non-electric space heating system capable of automatic start-up and continuous operation upon interruption of the primary system. 3. Obtain a load control device furnished by ERMU. 4. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified electrician. 5. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU. Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide: 1. All electric energy consumed by the primary electric heating system at$.0499 per KWH. 2. During peak load conditions, ERMU will turn customer controlled electrical heat off for extended periods of time as stated above. 3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the primary electric heating system. 4. A load control device and meter socket to accommodate the meter. Electric Vehicle Charging Rate: This Program is available to all residential customers of ERMU that own an electrically powered vehicle used for on road transportation. Charging of the vehicle may be interrupted up to 12 hours per day not to exceed 600 hours in a year. To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide: 1. Electric vehicle charging station that is used for the sole purpose of charging electric vehicles. This charging station may be 120/240 volt. 2. Customer is responsible for installation of load control device and meter socket in a mutually agreed upon location. 3. Inspection by State Certified electrical inspector of all metering equipment and provide an affidavit to ERMU when completed. Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide: 1. Load control device and metering equipment to customer. 2. Final inspection prior to meter activation to ensure only qualified loads are being supplied through the electric vehicle charging equipment. ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Energy Management Rates Electric Thermal Storage(ETS) Space Heating Rate: An ETS space heating system is designed to store heat produced by electricity generated during eight off-peak hours for use in heating during the remaining on-peak hours daily. Off-peak hours typically occur between 11 PM and 7 AM. Qualifying ETS configurations may be central storage furnaces, room storage heaters or slab (deep heat) systems including combinations of same. To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide: 1. An ETS space heating system listed by UL or some other nationally recognized testing agency which can be interrupted by a single 5 amp rated relay. 2. Obtain a load control device from ERMU. 3. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified electrician. 4. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU. Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide: 1. All electric energy consumed by this ETS system at$.0437 per KWH. 2. This equipment will be energized only for 8 off peak hours daily. Additional on-time is provided on weekend days and holidays. 3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS space heating system. 4. A load control device which will automatically control ETS space heating system during on- peak hours. Electric Thermal Storage (ETS)Water Heating Rate:An ETS water heater is designed with extra storage capacity to provide total domestic hot water needs from electricity consumed only during eight off-peak hours daily. Off-peak hours typically occur between 11 PM and 7 AM. Qualifying ETS configurations may be a large single tank, dual tanks plumbed in series, or an electric and non-electric tank plumbed in series with the electric placed on the cold water side. 80 gallons is the minimum storage capacity required. To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide: 1. An ETS water heating system which can be interrupted directly by a single 30 amp rated relay. 2. Obtain a load control device from ERMU. 3. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified electrician. 4. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU. Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide: 1. All electric energy consumed by the ETS water heater at$.0437 per KWH. 2. This equipment will be energized only for 8 off-peak hours daily. 3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS water heater. 4. A load control device and meter socket to accommodate the off-peak meter. Cycled Air Conditioning: This Program is available to all residential customers served by ERMU who have central air conditioners. Program participants must allow installation of a utility supplied load control device so air conditioning demand can be reduced at critical times. This Program is subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. The Customer must have a conventional central air conditioner of at least 2 tons capable of being interrupted with a 5 amp relay. ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Energy Management Rates 2. ERMU will furnish the load control device and pay to have it installed by a licensed electrician. Separate metering is not required. 3. The Customer must allow access for installation of the load control device during normal business hours. 4. The Customer must allow access for load control maintenance and compliance inspections by ERMU personnel during normal business hours. 5. Customers must agree to allow ERMU or its designee to remotely cycle their central air conditioner off for approximately 15 minutes out of each 30 minute period at critical peak use times during the cooling season (May through September). Except for extreme emergencies, duration of said control will not exceed 6 hours per day and more than 200 hours total per cooling season. 6. Customers who elect to participate in this Program must remain on it for at least one cooling season or part of the load control installation costs may be assessed to the customer. 7. Customers with central air conditioners that are grossly oversized for the conditioned space will not be allowed to participate. Such systems do not provide ERMU sufficient load reduction relief at critical peak use times. 8. Cycled AC Program participants will receive a $9 per month credit for 5 summer months for allowing ERMU to interrupt their air conditioners as outlined above. Such payments will be forwarded as a billing credit on their May, June, July, August, and September bills. INCENTIVE: Program participants will receive a$9 per month credit for 5 summer months for allowing ERMU to interrupt their air conditioners as outline above. Such payments will be forwarded as a billing credit on their May, June, July, August, and September bills. Approved Adopted December 12, 2012 Effective January 1, 2013 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Security Light Service Available: To any customer meeting Elk River Municipal Utilities criteria for service under this schedule, and whose security lighting needs are not being furnished under any other schedule. In order to obtain a security light, there must be an existing Elk River Municipal Utilities pole with electric service on it. In the case where there is not an existing service, Elk River Municipal Utilities will provide and install a pole at a cost of$100.00 with maximum of 100 feet of overhead wire. If underground wire is required, wire will be furnished and installed on a time and material basis. Applicable:As determined by Elk River Municipal Utilities, but generally to private roadway and area lighting: lighting unit burning time is limited to dusk to daylight(approximately 4,400 hours per year). Character Of Service: 120/240 volts, AC, as available. Security Light Service Rate (SL1 Monthly Rate Per Unit Type Overhead Underground 100 Watt High Pressure Sodium Lamp $8.80 $ 10.10 150 Watt High Pressure Sodium Lamp $10.60 $11.90 250 Watt High Pressure Sodium Lamp $14.50 $15.80 400 Watt High pressure Sodium Lamp $20.10 $21.30 Sales tax applicable. Ownership of Equipment: Elk River Municipal Utilities will install, own, and operate the lighting units including fixtures, and control equipment unless otherwise agreed upon by Elk River Municipal Utilities and the Customer. Lamp Replacements: Lamp replacements will be made by Elk River Municipal Utilities when and as requested by the Customer. Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and delinquent if not paid by the 15th of the month following the month for which this bill is rendered. ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Security Light Service General Terms and Conditions Applicable To Non-Metered Area Lighting Service: 1. Area lighting installed on Elk River Municipal Utilities poles shall not be of the type that interferes with climbing room, work space, or wire clearance as defined by the National Electrical Safety Code and is to be installed below the secondary line and service drops, all per Elk River Municipal Utilities' specification. 2. No area lighting is to be connected to existing street light circuits, either series or multiple. 3. At Elk River Municipal Utilities' option all area applicable lighting units installed under this schedule shall be equipped with a photo-electric control which will limit the burning time to approximately 4,400 hours per year. 4. Usage may be fractionalized on the actual days of services for application of a change in rate. 5. The rates set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmental changes imposed and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of electrical power. Approved Adopted December 13,2011 Effective January 1,2013 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Street Lights Available: Within established services territory. Applicable: To any governmental unit authorizing installation of street lights (customer). Character of Services: 120/240 volts AC as available. Street Light Rates: Type Cost 100 W HPS $ 8.80 per month 150 W HPS $10.60 per month 250 W HPS $14.50 per month 400 W HPS $20.10 per month If Elk River Municipal Utilities furnishes and installs the street lights with no financial contribution from the governmental unit/developer, the above listed rates will be increased by $10.00 per month. If a decorative pole and fixture is installed, the customer will pay for damages which Elk River Municipal is unable to collect from the party causing the damage or if the party causing damage is unknown. Ownership of Equipment: Elk River Municipal Utilities will install, own, and operate the lighting units including fixtures, and control equipment unless otherwise agreed upon by Elk River Municipal Utilities and the Customer. Lamp Replacements: Lamp replacements will be made by Elk River Municipal Utilities when and as requested by the customer. Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and delinquent if not paid by the due date noted on the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent late payment charge added to all accounts that are not paid by the due date. General Terms and Conditions: 1. Area lighting installed on Elk River Municipal Utilities poles shall not be of the type that interferes with climbing room, work space, or wire clearance as defined by the National Electrical Safety Code and is to be installed below the secondary line and service drops, all per Elk River Municipal Utilities' specification. 2. At Elk River Municipal Utilities' option all area applicable lighting units installed under this schedule shall be equipped with a photo-electric control which will limit the burning time to approximately 4,400 hours per year. 3. The rates set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmental changes imposed and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of electrical power. Approved Adopted December 13,2011 Effective January 1,2013 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Water - General Available: To all customers who have municipal water service available at their property, lying within the corporate limits of the City of Elk River. Special Conditions: Each customer served by one meter. Multiple living entities, such as apartments, may be served by a combined meter upon approval of the Elk River Municipal Utilities and acceptance of applicable charges. Special Charges: A fixed charge shall be applied to each meter based on meter size and does not allow for any use of water. An additional charge will be made for each living entity according to the schedule listed below. A fee of$5.21 annually, which is mandated by Federal Law (Laws of Minnesota 1992, Chapter 513, Article 6, Section 2) shall be added to the monthly bills to cover the state safe drinking water testing program. Winter Period : November 1 through March 30 usage Summer Period : April 1 through October 30 usage Rate: Class Cost/ 1000 Gallons Account Maintenance charge/month First Step Second Third Step Step Residential $ 7.80 $1.56 $3.50 $4.00 Senior Citizen $ 6.50 $1.56 $3.50 $4.00 Commercial % $ 9.36 $1.56 $3.50 $4.00 Commercial 1 $10.40 $1.56 $3.50 $4.00 Commercial 1 ' $11.44 $1.56 $3.50 $4.00 Commercial 1 '% $12.48 $1.56 $3.50 $4.00 Commercial 2 $16.64 $1.56 $3.50 $4.00 Commercial 3 $36.40 $1.56 $3.50 $4.00 Commercial 4 $49.92 $1.56 $3.50 $4.00 Commercial 6 $72.80 $1.56 $3.50 $4.00 Commercial 8 $98.80 $1.56 $3.50 $4.00 Commercial Irrigation $41.60 $1.56 $3.50 $4.00 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Water - General Rate Step Definition: Residential - First Step Rate = 0 — 9,000 gallons per month. Second Step Rate = Between 9,000 and 15,000 gallons per month. Third Step Rate = Above 15,000 gallons per month. Commercial - First Step Rate = 0 — 1.1 X previous year's average winter period monthly consumption. Second Step Rate = Between 1.1 X previous year's average winter period monthly consumption to 1.1 X previous year's average winter monthly consumption + 40,000 gallons. Third Step Rate = Above 1.1 X previous year's average winter period monthly consumption + 40,000 gallons. For Commercial Irrigation, account maintenance charge only applicable for months meter is in service. For new customers, if a minimum of 3 winter months previous years history is not available to establish the Step amount, the First Step rate shall be utilized until a minimum of 3 months history is established. Minimum Bill: Account Maintenance charge plus any charges applicable to multiple living entities. Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and delinquent if not paid by the due date note on the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent late payment charge added to all accounts that are not paid by the due date. Residential water- exempt from sales tax. Commercial water- subject to sales tax unless exemption is filed. Approved Adopted December 12, 2012 Effective January 1, 2013 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Water— Bulk Rate Availability: 24 hrs/day during non-winter months. Approximately April 15 thru October 15. Location: Bulk water filling station at 18561 Twin Lakes Road. Rate: $5.00 deposit on plastic credit card which is refundable upon return of card. Water rate of$4.00/ 1000 gallons= 1 click on water dispensing unit. Conditions: No credit will be allotted for unused portion on card. Careless or wanton spillage of water at site can result in loss of privilege to purchase water on a bulk water rate at this facility. Water- Construction Site Available: 24 hrs/day Location: Any hydrant location agreeable to Customer and Elk River Municipal Utilities. Equipment: Elk River Municipal Utilities will provide a 2 '/=' (maximum) meter and backflow preventer. Monthly Rate: $150.00/month plus cost of water at second step rate under General Water tariff. Approved Adopted December 12, 2012 Effective January 1, 2013 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Water Conservation Program (3rd Step Irrigation) Available: Within established Elk River Municipal Utilities Rate areas. Applicable: Existing Customers that have zero water consumption November—March of the previous year, or new customers that are installing a new irrigation system. New irrigation customers are strongly encouraged to install a SMART Controller. Participation in this program requires that customers implement water conservation measures on an annual basis to be eligible for the exemption from 3`d Step water rates. Character of Service: ERMU will provide 35 PSI at the curb. The customer will be required to have backflow protection to ensure ERMU water quality. Meter facilities will be placed in an area that is mutually agreed to by Customer and ERMU, and the meter must be accessible to ERMU service staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Special Conditions: Customer will remove the meter prior to winterization of the irrigation system and return it to ERMU for annual calibration. Customer must complete and submit the Water Conservation Rebate Application annually and allow ERMU staff to inspect or review the water conservation measures implemented prior to receiving the exemption from 3`d Step rates. Rate: By participating in this program and achieving ten (10)Water Conservation Points (WCPs) annually, the Customer will be exempt from the 3`d step rates. The participating irrigation Customer that has achieved 10 WCPs will be billed at the 2nd step rates for all water usage. The exemption will be applied to all water units that exceed the previous year's winter average times 1.1 plus 40 units. Water Conservation Points (WCP): Water Conservation Points will be awarded to irrigation customers based on water conservation measures installed at the property served by ERMU. ERMU staff will inspect and approve all water conservation measures annually. To participate in the program, a total of 10 WCP must be achieved annually. Water conservation measures include, but are not limited to; SMART Controllers, Eco- Irrigation heads or drip lines, rain gardens, landscaping, and annual irrigation assessments. Terms and Conditions: 1. Customer must participate in the program for at least one year. 2. The 3rd Step exemption applies only to the contiguous property served by the water meter at the installation address on the Water Conservation Rebate Application. 3. Each individual property (water meter) must submit a completed Water Conservation Rebate Application annually. 4. Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of Elk River Municipal Utilities' rules governing Extension of Service and Facilities. 5. Changes to this program may be made by ERMU from time to time and will be communicated to the Customer three (3) months prior to elimination or change in the requirements of the Water Conservation Program. Approved Adopted December 12, 2012 Effective January 1, 2013 Elk River Municipal Utilities 2013 Fees Adopted by the Utilities Commission on October 9, 2012 under authority per Minnesota Statute 412.361 Fee Description 2013 1 New Residential Electric Connection-Developer-Lot with ERMU water service $ 450.00 2 New Residential Electric Connection-Developer- Lot without ERMU water service $ 550.00 3 New Residential Electric Connection- Builder $ 850.00 4 New Commercial& Industrial Electric Connection 50% 5 Service Upgrades for Existing Commercial & Industrial Customers 100% 6 Minimum Temporary Electric Service Fee-Existing Transformer $ 150.00 7 Minimum Temporary Electric Service Fee-Without Existing Transformer $ 500.00 8 Disconnect Fee-Residential $ 50.00 9 Disconnect Fee- 3 Phase $ 150.00 10 Meter Tampering Fee $ 250.00 11 12 13 Residential Water Connection Per Plumbing Unit $ 3,121.20 14 Commercial Water Connection Per Plumbing Unit $ 3,121.20 15 Abandoned Water Service $ 2,500.00 16 Bulk Water Sales-Access Card Deposit $ 5.00 17 Bulk Water Sales- Units (per 1000 gallons) $ 4.00 18 Hydrant Water Sales-Rental $ 150.00 19 Hydrant Water Sales- Units(per 1000 gallons) $ 4.00 20 Water Shut-Off Fee $ 100.00 21 22 23 NSF Fee $ 20.00 24 Red Tag Handling Fee $ 20.00 25 26 27 Billable Cost of Materials Markup 15% 28 Billable Labor Markup 55% 29 Billable Vehicle/Equipment-Line Truck (per hour) $ 50.00 30 Billable Vehicle/Equipment- Pick-up Truck(per hour) $ 25.00 31 32