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6.2. ERMUSR 10-15-2003 i Elk River Municipal Utilities 322 King Avenue phone: 763.441.2020 Elk River.MN 55330 Fax:763.441.8099 October 1, 2003 To: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission John Dietz Jerry Takle James Tralle From: Bryan C. Adams Subject: Electric & Water Rate Comparisons The attached two spread sheets reflect water and electric rate comparisons with adjoining communities. The water rate comparison to other communities was completed last year(2002), and was not redone this year. There is a large difference in rate structure and unit costs. Elk River Municipal Utilities rates are well within the range of rates from the other communities. Considering customers pay $1.00 for a quart of bottled water at a store, which translates into $4,000/1,000 gallons, there is not a lot of downward pressure on water rates. Currently, an average residential water customer pays approximately $11 to $12/month for a municipal water bill in the winter months. In an effort to curb lawn sprinkling, the attached marked-up tariff sheet reflects staffs thoughts on water rate increases. Do we want to continue the $1.00 discount for senior citizens? The electric rate comparisons was just updated to reflect current retail rates and PCA's. This study again reflects what was true in the past. The Elk River Municipal Utilities residential and commercial rates are competitive and possibly to low for the non-summer months. Elk River Municipal Utilities continues to be very non-competitive for our demand customers. We are also hearing more comments from our demand customers about our non-competitive demand rates. Great River Energy has given us the preliminary 2004 rates which reflects an approximate $639,000, increase from the rate change. See section 5.4 of this agenda. Also, the required CIP spending will increase by $39,620. To compensate for these expense increases of approximately $679,000, retail rates must increase by 3.99 mils. 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G { / o \ \ \ \ } \ / } / / f \ } Elk River C Municipal Utilities 322 King Avenue Elk River,MN 55330 phone: 763.441.2020 Fax:763.441.8099 RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION Electric Rates Effective January I, 2003 Basic Monthly Charge $7.00 May-September usage October-April usage $ 0653/KWh , Off Peak Rates Effective January I, 2003 Energy Storage in kWh/Month $.0395 Dual Fuel in kWh/Month $.0395 ? Water Rates Effective January I,2003 Basic Monthly Charge $5.00 5- 5� Senior Citizen Monthly Charge $4.00 (upon application) A. .sp Cost per 1000 Gallons: 1st Step Rate $1.20 \ .2'S 2nd Step Rate $1.50 Z .o o Rate Step Definition: Residential First Step Rate = 0 — 8000 gallons per month. Second Step Rate = Above 8000 gallons per month Watering Restrictions • No sprinkling allowed from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Those with even addresses may sprinkle before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. on the even days. • Those with odd numbered addresses can sprinkle before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. on the odd numbered days. Sewer Rates Effective April I, 2002 Effective April I, 2003 Based on Water Usage November - March Average Monthly Usage X $3.10 If no history, $16.6 ry, a Flat Rate is Applied $16.25 $16.66 Minimum Rate $7.20 Senior Citizens Billed on actual usage and can be lower than $7.20 (62 and over upon application) -1La*-' ( Elk River Municipal Utilities phone: 763.441.2021 322 King Avenue Fax:763.441.8099 Elk River,MN 55330 RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION Garbage Rates Monthly Rates Effective July I, 2002 Two - 90 Gallon Containers $24.25 90 Gallon Container $14.25 60 Gallon Container $12.75 32 Gallon Container $11.25 32 Gallon Bi-Weekly $ 9.60 Recycling is same day as garbage pickup. Stickers for extra garbage can be purchased at the Utilities office for $2.00 each. Where and How to Make Payments • Mail or hand deliver to our office. • • Drop box options: - office lobby - across from the Post Office - near exit of Cub Foods • Automatic payment is available upon request. . There is a $20 charge for all returned checks. Billing Procedures and Policies Utility bills are due on the 15th of each month. Delinquency notices will be sent to customers after the due date has expired and payment in full has not been received. This notice will state that the bill has become past due and Service will be disconnected, if payment is not made or satisfactory arrangements have not been made with the Office. No further notice will be given. There is a 520.00 reconnection charge within the normal hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. The reconnection charge after working hours is $100. No reconnects will be done after 8 p.m. • i ©2001 Elk River Municipal Utilities • Elk River /Iunicipal Utilities 322 King Avenue Elk River,Avenue 55330 phone: 763.441.2020 Fat 763.441.8099 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION Electric Rates Effective January I, 2003 Non-Demand Customers (Demand in KW less than 50 KW) Basic Monthly Charge $15.00 1 1 5 0c, May-September usage $.0795/KWh . 0 October-April usage 4;3' S- } 4- trl $•0556/KWh . o ca) CP rt (e m t Minimum Bill: Basic monthly charge plus $1.00/KVA/month of excess transformer capacity requested by customer. Power factor of 95% must be maintained or a penalty may be assessed. Demand Customers (Demand in KW greater than 50 KW) Basic Monthly Charge $35.00 I g 5-, 0 CD Energy Charge $.038/KWh } ;040 May-September Demand Charge cep } m ' ` 8 $11.2>/KW 1 .25 October-April Demand Charge $8,50/KW _ 4 0 .S ( Minimum Bill: Maximum billing demand during previous 12 months times 3% of the demand charge, or the actual demand multiplied by the demand charge, whichever is greater plus 51.00/KVA/month of excess trans- former capacity requested by customer. Power factor of 95% must be maintained or a penalty may be assessed. Water Rates Effective January I, 2003 Cost per 1000 Gallons: 1st Step Rate $1.20 €t 2 5 2nd Step Rate $1.50 2.0 o Winter Period Nov. 1 thru March 30 Summer Period April 1 thru Oct. 30 Basic Monthly Charges are as follows: Commercial 3/4" 3 $7.00 Commercial 1" 0 0 $8.00 (5) ,0o Commercial 1 '/," $9.00 1 \ n .a 0 Commercial 1 '/2" $10.00 Commercial 2" v t $14.00 1115. 00 Commercial 3" $25.00 ; -5 o . 0 0 Commercial 4" $38.00 Z't,3. 0 0 Commercial 6" $60.00 a cp s o 0 Commercial 8" $85.00 4 c .0(3 First Step Rate = 0 — 1.1 X previous year's average winter period monthly consumption. Second Step Rate = Above 1.1 X previous year's average winter period monthly consumption. For new customers, if a minimum of 3 winter months previous year's history is not available to establish the Step amount, the First Step rate shall he utilized until a minimum of 3 months history is established. '- Elk River Municipal Utilities phorie: 763.441.2020 Elk King ver,MN 55330 Fax:763.441.8099 Elk River,MN 55330 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION Watering Restrictions • No sprinkling allowed from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Those with even addresses may sprinkle before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. on the even days. • Those with odd numbered addresses can sprinkle before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. on the odd numbered days. Sewer Rates Effective April I, 2002 Effective April I,2003 Based on Water Usage November - March $3.18 Average Monthly Usage X $3.10 history, a Flat Rate is Applied $16.25 $16.66 If no histo PP Apartment Rate Minimum Per Unit $12.37 $12.68 Minimum Charge $7.20 $7.38 Industrial and Commercial users with higher than average strength waste will be charged using a formula which is based on waste strength. Where and How to Make Payments • Mail or hand deliver to our office. • Drop box options: - office lobby - across from the Post Office - near exit of Cub Foods • Automatic payment is available upon request. There is a $20 charge for all returned checks. Billing Procedures and Policies Utility bills are due on the 15th of each month. Delinquency notices will be sent to customers after the due date has expired and payment in full has not been received. This notice will state that the bill has become past due and Service will be disconnected, if payment is not made or satisfactory arrangements have not been made with the Office. No further notice will be given. There is a $20.00 reconnection charge within the normal hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. The reconnection charge after working hours is $100. 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