SCHEDULE OF RATES
MERRIMACK VILLAGE DISTRICT
Rates Effective August 19, 2008
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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 August 18, 2008 after a duly noticed public hearing at 7:00 PM on August 18, 2008.
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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. An update is planned for 2008-2009.
- The BOC adjusted 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 continue to work
toward establishing modest increases to better reflect the MVD’s cost of providing services in future years.
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 as of 7/1/07 |
Adjusted Cost as of 8/19/08 |
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| Water Consumption/Usage Charge | $1.65/100 Cubic Ft. |
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| Transfer Fee | One Time Charge | |||
| Domestic | $35.00 | |||
| Mercantile | $45.00 | |||
| Commercial | $55.00 | |||
| Meter Charges | Quarterly |
Yearly |
Quarterly |
Yearly |
| Up to 5/8" | $11.50 | $46.00 | ||
| 1" | $20.50 | $82.00 | ||
| 1-1/2" | $31.75 | $127.00 | ||
| 2" | $47.00 | $188.00 | ||
| 3" | $71.00 | $284.00 | ||
| 4" | $110.25 | $441.00 | ||
| 6" | $206.00 | $824.00 | ||
| 8" | $320.00 | $1,280.00 | ||
| 10" | $451.25 | $1,805.00 | ||
| 12" | $802.72 | $3,211.00 | ||
| Fire/Hydrant Charges(1) | Quarterly |
Yearly | Quarterly |
Yearly |
| Domestic/Condos | $14.00 | $56.00 | ||
| Mercantile | $28.00 | $112.00 | ||
| Industrial | $70.00 | $280.00 | ||
| Sprinkler Entrance Demand Charges | Quarterly |
Yearly | Quarterly |
Yearly |
| 2" | $40.25 | $161.00 | ||
| 4" | $80.50 | $322.00 | ||
| 6" | $181.00 | $724.00 | ||
| 8" | $322.00 | $1,288.00 | ||
| 10" | $558.00 | $2,232.00 |
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| 12" | $724.50 | $2,898.00 | ||
| (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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| Description of Service | Current Cost as of 7/1/07 |
Adjusted Cost as of 8/19/08 | Current Cost Contractor Installs with MVD Approval as of 7/1/07 |
Adjusted Cost as of 8/19/08 |
| Entrance Application New Water Service (all classifications) | One Time Charge |
One Time Charge
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| 3/4" service with a 5/8" meter (1) | $850.00 |
$450.00 |
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| 1" service with a 1" meter (1) | $1,050.00 |
$550.00 |
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| 2" service with a 2" meter (2) | $1,500.00 |
$820.00 | ||
| 3" service with a 3" meter (2) | $2,000.00 |
$1,070.00 | ||
| 4" service with a 4 " meter (2) | $2,500.00 |
$1,320.00 | ||
| 6" service with a 6 " meter (2) | $3,000.00 |
$1,570.00 | ||
| 8" service with a 8" meter (2) | $4,000.00 |
$2,070.00 | ||
| 10" service with a 10" meter (2) | $5,000.00 |
$2,570.00 | ||
| 12" service with a 12" meter (2) | $6,000.00 |
$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 Merrimack Village District 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 as of 7/1/07 |
Adjusted Cost as of 8/19/08 | Installs with MVD Approval as of 7/1/07 |
Adjusted Cost as of 8/19/08 |
| Entrance Application New Fire Sprinkler Service (all classifications) (3) | One Time Charge |
One Time Charge | One Time Charge |
One Time Charge |
| 1" service with a 1" meter (3) | $1,000.00 |
$500.00 |
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| 2" service with a 2 " meter (4) | $1,500.00 |
$820.00 | ||
| 3" service with a 3 " meter (4) | $2,000.00 |
$1,070.00 | ||
| 4" service with a 4 " meter (4) | $2,500.00 |
$1,320.00 | ||
| 6" service with a 6 " meter (4) | $3,000.00 |
$1,570.00 | ||
| 8" service with a 8 " meter (4) | $4,000.00 |
$2,070.00 | ||
| 10" service with a 10" meter (4) | $5,000.00 |
$2,570.00 | ||
| 12" service with a 12" meter (4) | $6,000.00 |
$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 | |
| Labor per employee | $70.00/hr. | |
| Labor Overtime per employee | $105.00/hr. | |
| Backflow Testing | $50.00/test | |
| Meter Calibration Test (Non-Defective) | $70.00/hr. | |
| Locating Leaks, customer owned service (external) | $70.00/hr. | |
| Underground Water Service Locating (Non-Emergency, Customer Request) | $0.00 | |
| Pressure Test - First Visit Only | $0.00 | |
| Pressure Test - Repeated Visit (1 hour minimum) | $70.00/hr. | |
| Customer Requested Bacteria Testing (water tests clean) | ||
| If water tests clean, customer charged | $70.00/hr. | |
| If water tests not clean, MVD covers cost | ||
| Fire Flows (requested) (1 hour minimum) | $70.00/hr. | |
| Commercial Pool Filling | TBD | |
| Hydrant Hookup and Pool Filling - Residential | $35.00/visit | |
| Meter Charge for Pool Filling - Residential | $30.00/day | |
| Hose Charge for Pool Filling - Residential | $6.00/100 ft./day | |
| Water Inspection In-Home Leak Detection (No leak found, no charge) | $70.00/hr. | |
| Installation of Meters & Associated Equipment (new entrances only) | "$0.00"(2) | |
| Each additional visit | $70.00/hr. | |
| Replace Damaged or Missing Water Meter (repair parts extra) | $70.00/hr. | |
| Repair/replace damaged water meter (caused by freezing, abuse, etc.) (parts extra) | $70.00/hr. | |
| Thawing Frozen Water Service (equipment + 2 employees @ 1 hr. minimum) | $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) | $35.00/visit | |
| Return Service (M - F 3:30PM - 7:30AM)(1) | $210.00(1) | |
| Requested Water Turn On/Off (M-F 7:30AM - 3:30PM) Repairs, etc. | $70.00/hr. | |
| Requested Water Turn On/Off (M-F 3:30PM - 7:30AM)* Repairs, etc.(1) | $210.00(1) | |
| Requested Water Turn On/Off (Saturday, Sunday and Holidays)(1) | $210.00(1) | |
| (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 as of 7/1/07 | Adjusted
Cost as of 8/19/08 |
| Hydrants (1) | $1,480.72 | Current Cost |
| Tampering with MVD Equipment | $250.00 | |
| Violating MVD Outside Water Ban(Reconnection Fee) (2) | $125.00 | |
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| Carrying charge on 30-day past due invoices | 1.5% of total | |
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$5.00 | |
| Requested Relocation of Water Line by Town of Merrimack(3) | MVD pays first $1,000 | |
| Purveyor of water sales outside the Village District boundaries meter charges | ||
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$107.07/mo. | |
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$176.58/mo. | |
| Purveyor of water for Resale (Pool Fill-ups, etc.) | $2.50/100 cu. ft. |
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| Permit Fee for Water Haulers (Pool Fill-ups, etc.)(5) | n/a | $65.00 ($30.00 each additional permit) |
| Check Return Fee (per RSA 80:56) | $25.00 + MVD Cost | |
| Use of Credit Cards (per RSA 80:52-C) (6) | .30/transaction + 1.5% of total bill | |
| Requested Final Reading and Bill Preparation | $25.00 | |
(1) To be adjusted by market price. |
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| Description of Service | Current Cost as of 7/1/07 | Adjusted Cost as of 8/19/08 |
| Backhoe and Operator | $135.00/hr. | |
| Backhoe and Operator - Overtime | $165.00/hr. | |
| 2-1/2 Ton Truck and Operator | $115.00/hr. | |
| 2-1/2 Ton Truck and Operator - Overtime | $150.00/hr. | |
| Hole Hogger | $70.00/hr. | |
| Mainline Extension Costs | ||
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$7.00/ft. | |
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$3.00/ft. | |
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$20.60/ft. | Current Cost |
| Plan Review | ||
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$70.00/hr. | |
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$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. | ||
(1) This
surcharge will assist the District in future maintenance of
the installed line. Upon proper installation and
acceptance by the District the line(s) "...shall
by the property of the District.". This charge
can be changed by the Board of Commissioners
by action of the March 25, 2005 Annual Meeting. |
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Merrimack Village District
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
Merrimack, New Hampshire
EQUITY BUY-IN METHOD
| Meter Size | Equivalent EDUs | Estimated Use (gpd) | Equity Buy-In Cost as of 8/19/08* |
| 5/8" and 3/4"** | 1 | 219 | $990 each |
| 1" | 2.7 | 394 | $2,667 each |
| 1 1/2" | 5.7 | 613 | $5,650 each |
| 2" and greater | Varies | As approved by MVD | $4.52 per gpd |
(Tinker Road residents within the Town’s new construction area are exempt from the 8/19/08 System Development Fee as the MVD previously approved the entrance application fee to be the only charge prior to the adoption of the new “System Development charge”)
*Other Equity Buy-In costs may have been previously approved by the Board of Commissioners.
**Example: 5/8” meter = 219 gpd (EDU) x $4.52/gpd = $989.88 (EDU = Equivalent Dwelling Unit
| Total MVD New Assets (1) | $13,664,050 |
| System average day capacity with all wells on 16 hours per day less non-metered demand (2) (gpd) | $3,020,000 |
| Existing asset per gallon capacity ($/gpd) | $4.52 |
| EDU (3) (gpd) | 219 |
| Existing asset per EDU ($/EDU) | $990 |
Notes:
(1)Total MVD assets reported in the 2007 Annual Report
(2)ADF reported in the “Evaluation of Water Supply Options” by Underwood Engineers, Inc. dated March 19, 2007 less 460,000 gpd of non-metered water (system losses) as reported in the February 16, 2007 Lost Water Study.
(3)MVD Rate Study dated April 10, 2007 by Underwood Engineers, Inc.
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE (SDC)
August 19, 2008
- SDC needs to match the number of accounts, example: if there are 2 meters and 2 new accounts there will be 2 SDCs.
- Since there will be separate meters and separate account for each unit, the SDC will apply to each one even through there is only one service from the main.
- Allowable units (or equivalents) per meter size:
¾” meter = one (1) unit
1” meter = two to six (2-6) units
1 ½” meter = seven to fifteen (7-15) units
- When calculating the 2” meter SDC, it should not be less than the 1 ½” SDC. Therefore, the minimum for a 2” meter is $5,650.
- The SDC runs with the property not the customer.
- If a service is enlarged at the property of a current customer, the SDC is applied to the difference in cost only. Example: if the existing customer
has a 1” line currently the 1” SDC
charge of $2667 is the amount currently vested. If they are replacing the line with a 1 ½” line the SDC would be $5650 minus the $2667 already vested. The SDC charge for enlargement from
a 1” line to a 1 ½” line would be $2983.
- The SDC is applied if water service demand is expanded beyond 20% of the applicant’s current or prior use.
- Fire service entrances are not subject to the SDC.
Approved by the Board of Commissioners 9/15/08 as retroactive to August 19, 2008.