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5.3 ERMUSR 12-13-2005 . ..,,, 16 Elk River I Municipal Utilities 13069 Orono Parkway phone: 763.441.2020 I Elk River,MN 55330 Fax 763 441 8099 November 21, 2005 I lo: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission 1 Jerry Takle John Dietz Jing Tralle IFrom. Bryan Adams I Subject: Proposed 2006 Electric & Water Rates IGreat River Energy's wholesale electric rate increase of approximately 2.51% increases our annual power costs by $251,000. This is the minimum retail rate increase we need to maintain our budget assumptions. The attached marked up tariff sheets reflect an over all increase of 2.3% or $346,000. In summary, the proposed major changes are as follows: ELECTRIC Winter Summer Residential from $0.0727 from $.0872 Ikwh increase $ 0.00132 to $0.07402 to $ .08922 I Commercial Lfrom $0.063 from 50.0849 wh increase $ 0.00132 to $0.06:2 to 50.08622 I Demand Power From $8.50 from $1 1.25 to $9.25 to $13 00 IEnergy from $0.0418 from $ 04 I 8 to $ 0.0406 to $.0406 IElectric connect fees remained unchanged. EI. xcel Energy has requested an 8.05% rate increase from the N.1131IC. The MP[IC has allowed a 6.9% increase on an interim basis. Connexus Energy is proposing an approximate 4.5% rate increase for 2006. I 1 WATER Residential & Commercial, rate increase is 3.8% for 1 ` tier, 8.45% overall 1 1'1 Step' Step from $1.30/1000 gal to $1.35/1000 gal from $2.50/1000 gal to $3.00/100 gal 1 Bulk Water Rate From $0.55/200 gal to $0.60/1000 gal WAC fee - from $1750/unit to $2000/unit 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Residential Service IAvailable: 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 Iof individual single-phase motors do not exceed five (5) horsepower Character of Service: AC, 60 cycles, 120/240 volt, three wire, single-phase ISpecial Conditions: Residential service to a multiple dwelling or apartment house through a single meter is allowed for existing services only Service under this rate I 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 I 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 IRATE: ISubject to application of Cost Adjustment (CA) Residential Service 11111 Account Maintenance Charge $7 00 Plus ISummer Winter $0 0879 /Kwh/ month $0 0727/Kwh/ month o• 051)‘,7-7- 1 0.0'1 Nei_ ISales tax is applicable I I ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ill Residential Service Summer: I The summer rate shall apply to the Customer's use from May 1 through September 30 I Winter: The winter rate shall apply to the Customer's use from October 1 through April 30 I Minimum Bill: The Account maintenance Charge Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and delinquent if not paid by I 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 1 Usage may be fractionalized on the actual days of service for application of a change I 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 I 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 III changes imposed and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of electrical power I I I • I 1 i 7/ i Approved �ii,'Jy� Adopted December 13, 2004 Effective January 1, 2005 I 11111 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES IResidential All Electric Service Available: Within established Service Territory I Applicable: To single-family residences and individually metered apartments for all domestic purposes with only electric energy as a sole source of heating & 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 I 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 I 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 Iconsidered as one single family private residence Meter to be accessible to our service department at any time I RATE: p Subject to application of Cost Adjustment (CA) Residential Service All Electric IAccount Maintenance Charge $7 00 Plus I Summer Winter $0 0879/ Kwh/ month $0 0727/ Kwh/ month 1 o.aQ,oj21. f c•citho2 ISummer- Sales tax applicable Winter- Tax exempt I ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES el Residential All Electric Service I Summer: I The summer rate shall apply to the Customer's use from May I through September 30 Winter: The winter rate shall apply to the Customer's use from October 1 through April 30 I Minimum Bill: The Account maintenance Charge Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and delinquent if not paid by I 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 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 I 2 Service will be furnished pursuant Elk River Municipal Utilities' customer service rules 3 Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of Elk I River Municipal Utilities' rules governing Extension of Service and Facilities 4 The rates set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmentalel changes imposed and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of electrical power I I I I Ill C Approved / :7—"Y tEiiltJ Adopted December 13 2004 / Effective January 1, 2005 I I NIELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES INon-Demand Electric Service Available: Within established Elk River Municipal Utilities rate areas I 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 I 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 I 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 I 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 I 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 IMeter must be accessible to our service department at anytime Rate: PiSubject to application of Cost Adjustment (CA) Non-Demand Service: IAccount Maintenance Charge $15 00 per month Plus ISummer Winter $0 0849/ Kwh/month $0 063/ Kwh/ month o.obG2Z 2 C1.-0443 I Sales tax applicable unless exemption is filed I • ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Non-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 Minimum Bill: The Account Maintenance Charge plus $1 00 per kVA per month of excess transformer capacity requested by customer ' 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 will 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 authorizationell from Elk River Municipal Utilities 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 Terms And Condition: 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 (1) monthly usage exceeds 15,000 kWh Approved r! Adopted December 13, 2004 Effective January 1, 2005 111• 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 Cost Adjustment Demand Service: Account Maintenance Charge $35 00 per month 13.00 Summer Winter ' Demand Charge-1'4' $11 25 $8 50 � in KW/month Energy Charge $ 0 0418 $0 0418 in KWh/month fo,oq ,ocq io,ogc 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 • I ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES III Demand Electric Service I 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 Customers use from October 1 through April I 30 Determination Of Billing Demand: The billing demand shall be the highest measured I demand ( corrected for power factor if required) during any fifteen (15) minute period occurring in the current billing period I 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 I 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 I (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 I 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 chargeel 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 pad by I 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 1 Usage may be fractionalized on the actual days of service for application of a change in rate I 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 I 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 I I s j , ,i// Oil Approved / t A/ 6/Wi- Adopted December 13, 2004 Effective January 1 2005 I 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 Cost Adjustment 11111 Off Peak Demand Service: Account Maintenance Charge $40 00 per month ' Summer Winter Demand Charge On peak $11 25 \'B.°°' $ 8 50 in KW/month Off peak $ 4 70 $".oc $ 4 70 in KW/month $,oma Energy Charge $ 0 0418 $ 0 0418 in KWh/month o,qe © 4 `' d 040 4 ' On-Peak Demand-- Actual demand during On Peak Periods On Peak Period-- 1 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 kVA 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 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 ��y Adopted December 13, 2004 ' Effective January 1, 2005 1 ' 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 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. Purchase load control device from 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 1111 Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide D-Q 4‘\ 1 All electric energy consumed by the primary electric heating system at $ 0406 per KWH 2 During our peak load conditions, will turn your controlled loads off for extended periods of time as stated above 3 A meter to measure electricity consumed by the primary electric heating system 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 daily for use in heating during on-peak hours. 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. Purchase 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 tO •0Ay\ 1 All electric energy consumed by this ETS system at $ 0405 per KWH ' 2 This equipment will be energized only between the hours of 11 00 PM and 7 00 AM der 3 A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS space heating system 1 Energy Management Rates cont. 1111 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. 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 Purchase 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 l'jO: 0&A 1 All electric energy consumed by the ETS water heater at$ 0405 per KWH 2 This equipment will be energized only between the hours of 11 00 PM and 7 00 AM 3 A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS water heater 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. 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 7 Customers with central air conditioners that are grossly undersized for the conditioned space are discouraged from participating 8 Customer 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. INCENTIVE: Program participants will receive a $6 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. • 1 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Energy Management Rates 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 Account maintenance Charge. ' 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 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 13, 2004 Effective January 1, 2005 no Gha e_ I III ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Street Lights IAvailable: Within established services territory Applicable: To any governmental unit authorizing installation of street lights (customer) ICharacter of Services: 120/240 volts AC as available I Street Light Rates: , Type Cost Type Cost 100 W HPS $ 7 55 per month 100 W MV $ 6 75 per month I 150 W HPS $ 9 20 per month 175 W MV $ 8 05 per month 200 W HPS $11 35 per month 250 W MV $11 65 per month 250 W HPS $12 70 per month 400 W MV $16 80 per month I 400 W HPS $17 60 per month 1000 W MV $35 20 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 I 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 IOwnership 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 1 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 all accounts that are not paid by the due date Ito General Terms and Conditions: Ii 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 I 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 I 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 i ' Approved ""W Adopted December 13, 2004 :IF / Effective January 1. 2005 A o E h,arrq,_ 1 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 (SL) Monthly Rate Per Unit ' Type Overhead Underground 100 Watt Mercury Vapor Lamp $ 7 75 $ 8 50 175 Watt Mercury Vapor Lamp $ 8 05 $ 9 50 ' 250 Watt Mercury Vapor Lamp $11 65 $13 40 400 Watt Mercury Vapor Lamp $16 85 $18 70 1000 Watt Mercury Vapor Lamp $35 50 $37 50 Mercury Vapor Lamps are no longer being 1111 installed. Above rates apply to existing 100 Watt High Pressure Sodium Lamp $ 7 55 $ 9 30 150 Watt High Pressure Sodium Lamp $ 9 20 $10 95 ' 250 Watt High Pressure Sodium Lamp $12 70 $14 45 400 Watt High pressure Sodium Lamp $17 60 $19 35 ' 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 twhen 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 II t Approved �+ / � ��� Adopted December 13, 2004 Effective January 1, 2005 I ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES lipWater - General Available: To all customers who have municipal water service available at their property, Ilying 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 IMunicipal Utilities and acceptance of applicable charges Special Charges: A fixed charge shall be applied to each meter based on meter size and I 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 I Winter Period November 1 through March 30 usage Summer Period April 1 through October 30 usage I Rate: Class Cost/1000 Gallons Account Maintenance I charge/month First�Step Second Step Residential $ 5 50 $1 30+\.36— $2 50 114 3.o a Senior Citizen $ 4 50 $1 30 $2 50 I Commercial 3/4 $ 8 00 $1 30 $2 50 Commercial 1 $ 9 00 $1 30 $2 50 Commercial 1 1/4 $10 00 $1 30 $2 50 Commercial 1 1/2 $11 00 $1 30 $2 50 11. Commercial 2 $15 00 $1 30 $2 50 Commercial 3 $30 00 $1 30 $2 50 Commercial 4 $43 00 $1 30 $2 50 I Commercial 6 $65 00 $1 30 Y $2 50 Commercial 8 $90 00 $1 30 $2 50 Rate Step Definition: I Residential First Step Rate = 0— 8000 gallons per month Second Step Rate = Above 8000 gallons per month I Commercial 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 I consumption 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 I Minimum Bill: Account Maintenance charge plus any charges applicable to multiple living entities t I 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 111/1 to all accounts that are not paid by the due date Residential water- exempt from sales tax I Commercial water- subject to sales tax unless exemption is filed I I I I I I I I I I I I • Approvedt - 1ZIT)' Adopted December 13, 2004 I effective January 1, 2005 IC.L.0 S C 16 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES IWater Economic Development Incentive Rate Available: The rate will be available to all Qualifying Customers A Qualifying Customer Imust be approved by Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission in its sole discretion Applicable: The rate may be offered to existing customers or new customers, who have a new or expanded incremental load in excess of 2,000,000 gallons/month and I incorporates water in the final food or beverage product Term of rate shall be 3 (three) years from date of taking water under this rate Special Conditions: Each customer shall be served by one meter I 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 I 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 ISummer Period: April 1 through October 30 usage Rate: I Base unit cost for first 2,000,000 gallons/month, 20% discount of base unit cost above 2,000,000 gallons/month Class Account Maintenance Base Unit Cost/1000 Gallons 141) Charge/Month First Step Second Step Commercial 3/, $ 8 00 $1 30 $2 50 I Commercial 1 $ 9 00 $1 30 $2 50 Commercial 1 '/. $10 00 $1 30 $2 50 Commercial 1 % $11 00 $1 30 $2 50 Commercial 2 $15 00 $1 30 $2 50 ICommercial 3 $30 00 $1 30 $2 50 Commercial 4 $43 00 $1 30 $2 50 Commercial 6 $65 00 $1 30 $2 50 ICommercial 8 $90 00 $1 30 $2 50 Rate Step Definition: Residential I = First Step Rate = 0 — 8000 gallons per month Second Step Rate Above 8000 gallons per month Commercial I 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 I 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 IMinimum Bill: Account Maintenance charge 1 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 Commercial water- subject to sales tax unless exemption is filed w I I I I I I i Approved :r �irlJ Adopted December 13, 2004 • • Effective January 1, 2005 ' t ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Water- Tank Trucks (Only available during normal office business hours.) ' Rate: $10.00 per load All water purchased billed at current rate listed above. (Not less than one (1) load for each ' truck). Minimum Bill: ' $10.00 Terms: Any customer requiring water through a tank truck must report to the Utilities ' office and all filling is from the hydrant in front of the office. At this time , the$10.00 per load cost will be billed. To fill the tank, an anti-siphon device shall be required. ' Water-Construction Site Available: 24 hrslday ' Location:Any hydrant location agreeable to Customer and Elk River Municipal Utilities. 111) Equipment: Elk River Municipal Utilities will provide a 2 W (maximum) meter and backflow preventer. Monthly Rate: 5150.00/ month plus cost of water at established unit rates under General Water tariff. 1 II. Approved Adopted November 14, 2000 Effective January 1,2001 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: $5.00 depo it on plastic credit card which is refundable upon return of card. o.rJ Water rate of$.55/200 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 1/z" (maximum) meter ' and backflow preventer. Monthly Rate: $150.00/month plus cost of water at second step rate under General Water tariff. 1 1111 1 Approved / r fJi�JiJ' Adopted December 13, 2004 Effective January 1, 2005