SCHEDULE OF RATES
MERRIMACK VILLAGE DISTRICT
Rates Effective July 1, 2007
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| BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS | |||
| James O'Neil, Chairman | |||
| Lon Woods, Vice Chairman | Thomas Nutting | ||
| George Keller | Anthony Pellegrino | ||
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“Schedule of Rates” proposal to be considered for adoption by the Merrimack Village District Board of Commissioners on June 20, 2005 after a duly noticed public hearing on June 20, 2005 at 7:00 PM. 1. Revised by the Board of Commissioners on November 21, 2005, effective January 1, 2006. 2. Revised by the Board of Commissioners on June 18, 2007 effective July 1, 2007.
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MVD WATER RATES
There is a growing recognition in the United States and elsewhere that the condition of our vital water infrastructure needs serious attention in many places. The pipes, pumps, and treatment facilities that are critical to delivering a clean, adequate supply of potable water to our communities are central to our quality of life, the protection of public health and safety, and a thriving economy. The burden of paying for construction, operation and maintenance of these facilities falls mainly on customers of the systems, and those costs are rising dramatically in some areas.*
- People undervalue water. This sometimes compounds the challenge of getting rate increases accepted.
- It’s never too late to start doing the right thing. I.e., structuring rates to insure sufficient income to support current operational and future needs of the MVD. The Board of Commissioners avoids “rate management by crisis”. We need to think “long term” and plan beyond any current deficiencies.
- We addressed this issue by completing (February 2007) an outside independent rate study for water consumption/usage charges that reviewed our current and future operation expenses as well as the MVD’s capital needs over the next several years.
- The BOC will be considering
adjusting rates to better reflect the amount necessary to
support the 2007-2008 and future budgets. Our cost to maintain an ongoing
service to the public is ever increasing. Electricity, chemicals, capital
improvements, labor, fuel, as well as other costs continue to increase.
The Board of Commissioners will work to estaTBD by BOCblish modest increases
to better reflect the MVD’s cost of providing services.
FYI
Consumption Average Per Capita/Per Day
Winter – 170
gpcd*
Spring – 225 gpcd*
Summer – 325 gpcd*
(MVD average/day - 219 gpd year round)
“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheaply, we esteem too lightly; it is the dearness only that gives everything it’s value.” -Thomas Paine |
*AWWA – New England Water Works Newsletter, Fall 2004
| Description of Service | Current Cost | Adjusted Cost - 7/1/07 | ||
| Water Consumption/Usage Charge | $1.55/100 Cubic Ft. |
$1.65/100
Cubic Ft. |
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| Security Deposits* (all classifications) | One
Time Charge |
One
Time Charge |
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| Up to 5/8" | $35.00 |
DISCONTINUED |
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| 1" | $60.00 |
DISCONTINUED
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| 1-1/2" | $110.00 |
DISCONTINUED
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| 2" | $210.00 |
DISCONTINUED
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| 3" | $335.00 |
DISCONTINUED
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| 4" | $460.00 |
DISCONTINUED
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| 6" | $660.00 |
DISCONTINUED
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| 8" | $860.00 |
DISCONTINUED
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| 10" | $1,050.00 |
DISCONTINUED
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| 12" | $1,250.00 |
DISCONTINUED
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| *applied as credit to account after two (2) years. | ||||
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| Transfer Fee | One Time Charge | One Time Charge | ||
| Domestic | n/a | $35.00 | ||
| Mercantile | n/a | $45.00 | ||
| Commercial | n/a | $55.00 | ||
| Meter Charges | Quarterly |
Yearly |
Quarterly |
Yearly |
| Up to 5/8" | $10.96 |
$43.84 |
$11.50 | $46.00 |
| 1" | $19.53 |
$78.12 |
$20.50 | $82.00 |
| 1-1/2" | $30.25 |
$121.00 |
$31.75 | $127.00 |
| 2" | $44.80 |
$179.20 |
$47.00 | $188.00 |
| 3" | $67.62 |
$270.48 |
$71.00 | $284.00 |
| 4" | $105.00 |
$420.00 |
$110.25 | $441.00 |
| 6" | $196.41 |
$785.64 |
$206.00 | $824.00 |
| 8" | $305.00 |
$1,220.00 |
$320.00 | $1,280.00 |
| 10" | $430.00 |
$1,720.00 |
$451.25 | $1,805.00 |
| 12" | $765.00 |
$3,060.00 |
$802.72 | $3,211.00 |
| Fire/Hydrant Charges* | Quarterly |
Yearly | Quarterly |
Yearly |
| Domestic/Condos | $11.25 |
$45.00 |
$14.00 | $56.00 |
| Mercantile | $25.00 |
$100.00 |
$28.00 | $112.00 |
| Industrial | $60.00 |
$240.00 |
$70.00 | $280.00 |
1 The Board of Commissioners (BOC) action in regular session on January 31, 2005 passed the following motion: …"that the BOC approve charging all condominium units in the Town of Merrimack on Merrimack Village District water a residential hydrant charge of $11.25 per quarter or $45.00 per year. The sprinkler demand fee is based on the size of water line metering the condominium building and will be charged to the condominium association. Both the "hydrant charge" and the "sprinkler demand fee" charges will be based on the rates that may be set by the Merrimack Village District Board of Commissioners." |
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| Sprinkler Entrance Demand Charges | Quarterly |
Yearly | Quarterly |
Yearly |
| 2" | $32.46 |
$129.84 |
$40.25 | $161.00 |
| 4" | $64.96 |
$259.84 |
$80.50 | $322.00 |
| 6" | $146.07 |
$584.28 |
$181.00 | $724.00 |
| 8" | $259.68 |
$1,038.72 |
$322.00 | $1,288.00 |
| 10" | $450.00 |
$1,800.00 |
$558.00 | $2,232.00 |
| 12" | $584.28 |
$2,337.12 |
$724.50 | $2,898.00 |
| Description of Service | Current
Cost |
District Installs Adjusted Cost - 7/1/07 | Current
Cost Contractor Installs with MVD Approval |
Contractor Installs with MVD Approval - 7/1/07 |
| Entrance Application New Water Service (all classifications) | One Time Charge |
One Time Charge | One Time Charge |
One Time Charge |
| 3/4" service with a 5/8" meter 1 | $850.00 |
AS IS | $450.00 |
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| 1" service with a 1" meter 1 | $1,050.00 |
AS IS | $550.00 |
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| 2" service with a 2" meter 2 | $1,500.00 |
AS IS | $750.00 |
$820.00 |
| 3" service with a 3" meter 2 | $2,000.00 |
AS IS | $1,000.00 |
$1,070.00 |
| 4" service with a 4 " meter 2 | $2,500.00 |
AS IS | $1,250.00 |
$1,320.00 |
| 6" service with a 6 " meter 2 | $3,000.00 |
AS IS | $1,500.00 |
$1,570.00 |
| 8" service with a 8" meter 2 | $4,000.00 |
AS IS | $2,000.00 |
$2,070.00 |
| 10" service with a 10" meter 2 | $5,000.00 |
AS IS | $2,500.00 |
$2,570.00 |
| 12" service with a 12" meter 2 | $6,000.00 |
AS IS | $3,000.00 |
$3,070.00 |
| 1 This
fee includes all fittings to connect and tap into our
mainline up to the first shut-off valve/curb stop. This
fee will also provide you with a meter horn, meter
and installation of the meter by the Merrimack Village
District. 2 The cost of meters and installation in excess of one (1) inch will be borne by the applicant/user. Final approval of the Installation is subject to inspection by MVD prior to water service turn on. An inspection fee during regular business hours (minimum 1 hour) is included in the entrance fee. For after hours inspections and any additional charges after one (1) hours see Service Charges. |
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| Description of Service | Current
Cost |
District Installs Adjusted Cost - 7/1/07 | Current
Cost Contractor Installs with MVD Approval |
Contractor Installs with MVD Approval - 7/1/07 |
| Entrance Application New Fire 3 Sprinkler Service (all classifications) | One Time Charge |
One Time Charge | One Time Charge |
One Time Charge |
| 1" service with a 1" meter 3 | $1,000.00 |
AS IS | $500.00 |
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| 2" service with a 2 " meter 4 | $1,500.00 |
AS IS | $750.00 |
$820.00 |
| 3" service with a 3 " meter 4 | $2,000.00 |
AS IS | $1,000.00 |
$1,070.00 |
| 4" service with a 4 " meter 4 | $2,500.00 |
AS IS | $1,250.00 |
$1,320.00 |
| 6" service with a 6 " meter 4 | $3,000.00 |
AS IS | $1,500.00 |
$1,570.00 |
| 8" service with a 8 " meter 4 | $4,000.00 |
AS IS | $2,000.00 |
$2,070.00 |
| 10" service with a 10" meter 4 | $5,000.00 |
AS IS | $2,500.00 |
$2,570.00 |
| 12" service with a 12" meter 4 | $6,000.00 |
AS IS | $3,000.00 |
$3,070.00 |
3 This
fee includes all fittings to connect and tap into our
mainline up to the first shut-off valve/curb stop. This
fee will also provide you with a meter horn, meter and
installation of the meter by the Merrimack Village District. |
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| Description of Service | Current Cost | Adjusted Cost - 7/107 |
| Labor per employee | $65.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. |
| Labor Overtime per employee | $97.50/hr. | $105.00/hr. |
| Backflow Testing | $45.00/test | $50.00/test |
| Meter Calibration Test (Non-Defective) | $65.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. |
| Locating Leaks, customer owned service (external) | $65.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. |
| Underground Water Service Locating (Non-Emergency, Customer Request) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pressure Test - First Visit Only | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pressure Test - Repeated Visit (1 hour minimum) | $65.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. |
| Customer Requested Bacteria Testing (water tests clean) | ||
| If water tests clean, customer charged | $65.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. |
| If water tests not clean, MVD covers cost | ||
| Fire Flows (requested) (1 hour minimum) | $70.00/hr. | |
| Hydrant Hookup and Pool Filling | $32.50/visit | $35.00/visit |
| Meter Charge for Pool Filling | $25.00/day | $30.00/day |
| Hose Charge for Pool Filling | $5.00/100 ft./day | $6.00/100 ft./day |
| Water Inspection In-Home Leak Detection (No leak found, no charge) | $65.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. |
| Installation of Meters & Associated Equipment (new entrances only) | "$0.00"2 | "$0.00"2 |
| Each additional visit | n/a | $70.00/hr. |
| Replace Damaged or Missing Water Meter (repair parts extra) | $65.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. |
| Repair/replace damaged water meter (caused by freezing, abuse, etc.) (parts extra) | $65.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. |
| Thawing Frozen Water Service (equipment + 2 employees @ 1 hr. minimum) | $65.00/hr. | $200.00/hr. |
| Thawing Frozen Water Service after hours (equipment + 2 employees @ 2 hr. minimum) | $460.00/hr. | |
| Water On/Off for Delinquent Customers (M - F, 7:30AM - 3:30 PM) | $32.50/visit | $35.00/visit |
| Return Service (M - F 3:30PM - 7:30AM)1 | $195.001 | $210.001 |
| Requested Water Turn On/Off (M-F 7:30AM - 3:30PM) Repairs, etc. | $65.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. |
| Requested Water Turn On/Off (M-F 3:30PM - 7:30AM)* Repairs, etc. | $195.001 | $210.001 |
| Requested Water Turn On/Off (Saturday, Sunday and Holidays)* | $195.001 | $210.001 |
| 1 Reflects a minimum 2 hour charge for After Hours, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. | ||
| 2 Included in Entrance Application New Water Service Fee for 5/8" and 1" only. (See Entrance Applications) | ||
| NOTE: Some services will require more than one employee. Each employee will be charged out at the stipulated rates above. | ||
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| Description of Service | Current Cost | Adjusted Cost 7/1/07 |
| Hydrants 1 | $900.00* | $1,480.72 |
| Tampering with MVD Equipment | $250.00 | AS IS |
| Violating MVD Outside Water Ban(Reconnection Fee) 2 | $125.00 | AS IS |
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| Carrying charge on 30-day past due invoices | 1.5% of total | AS IS |
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$5.00 | AS IS |
| Requested Relocation of Water Line by Town of Merrimack 3 | MVD pays first $1,000 | AS IS |
| Purveyor of water sales outside the Village District boundaries meter charges | ||
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n/a | $107.07/mo. |
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n/a | $176.58/mo. |
| Purveyor of water for Resale (Pool Fill-ups, etc.) | $1.55/100 cu. ft. | $2.50/100 cu. ft. |
| Check Return Fee (per RSA 80:56) | n/a | $25.00 + MVD Cost |
| Use of Credit Cards (per RSA 80:52-C) 4 | .30/transaction + 1.5% of total bill | |
| Requested Final Reading and Bill Preparation | $25.00 | AS IS |
1 To be adjusted by market price. 2 Adopted by March 25, 2003 Annual Meeting By-Law. 3 See Town of Merrimack Ordinance-Adopted at Town Meeting on March 10, 1998. 4 Adopted by March 27, 2007 Annual Meeting By-Law in accordance with RSA 80:52-C. |
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| Description of Service | Current Cost | Adjusted Cost - 7/1/07 |
| Backhoe and Operator | $125.00/hr. | $135.00/hr. |
| Backhoe and Operator - Overtime | $157.50/hr. | $165.00/hr. |
| 2-1/2 Ton Truck and Operator | $105.00/hr. | $115.00/hr. |
| 2-1/2 Ton Truck and Operator - Overtime | $137.50/hr. | $150.00/hr. |
| Hole Hogger | $65.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. |
| Mainline Extension Costs | ||
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$6.20/ft. | |
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$20.60/ft. | |
| Plan Review | ||
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$65.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. |
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$65.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. |
| Deposit for Record Drawings (As-Builts) (refunded after Record Drawings received and approved). | ||
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$4,000.00 | |
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$6,000.00 | |
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$8,000.00 | |
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TBD by BOC | |
| NOTE: No water service provided until final, accurate record drawings furnished and accepted by the MVD. Deposit will be returned assuming all other fees and charges paid. Otherwise deposit will be applied to any outstanding balance. | ||
2 See MVD By-Law "7.C. Extensions to the Present Water Main System". There will be an additional cost for fittings, engineering, frost, ledge, replacing of paving, abnormal natural barriers, bridging of water and the like." Upon proper installation and acceptance by the District the line(s) "... shall be the property of the District."). This charge can be changed by the Board of Commissioners by action of the March 25, 2005 Annual Meeting. 3 Review may require MVD's additional engineering review for hydraulic verification or other matters that may affect the system. This additional charge will be the responsibility of the developer or contractor. See Section 2.02.11 of the Town of Merrimack Zoning Ordinance & Building Code - Aquifer Protection District - A. NOTE: PAYMENT FOR MAINLINE EXTENSIONS AND RECORD DRAWINGS (CASH/CERTIFIED CHECK) MUST BE RECIEVED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
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