SCHEDULE OF RATES
MERRIMACK VILLAGE DISTRICT
Rates Effective September 1, 2010
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| BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS | |||
| TBD, Chairman | |||
| Lon Woods, Vice Chairman | Thomas Nutting | ||
| George (Chip) 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 16, 2010 after a duly noticed public hearing at 7:00 PM on August 16, 2010.
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MVD WATER RATES
Present and Future
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" 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 |
In the fall of 2004 the New England Water Works news letter indicated:
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
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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
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rate management by crisis
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. We need to think
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long term
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and plan beyond any current deficiencies.
- The BOC addressed this issue in May 2010 by completing (update to the 2007 study) with Underwood Engineers, Inc. for water consumption/usage charges. That study reviewed our current and future operation expenses as well as the MVD's Capital needs over the next several years. A similar update is planned for 2012-2013. One of the new areas to be considered at that time will be the implementation of a Conservation Rate.
- The BOC last adjusted consumption rates on July 1, 2007 in order to support the 2007-2008 and future budgets. Adjustments were made to other service charges in August of 2008. There are no consumption rate increases planned for the 2009-2010 budget.
- Our cost to maintain a safe and sufficient water supply to the public is ever increasing. Electricity, chemicals, capital improvements, labor, fuel, federal and state requirements, as well as other costs continue to increase. The Board of Commissioners will continue to work toward establishing stabilized or modest increases to better reflect the MVD's cost of providing water services in future years.
RSA 38:28 allows the BOC to establish rates for the operations and maintenance of a water system as stated below:
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For the defraying of the cost os acquisition, construction, payment of the interest on any debt incurred, management, maintenance, operation, and repair of water systems, or construction, enlargement, or improvement of such systems, the governing body, or the board of water commissioners, if any, may establish a scale of rates to be called water rates, may prescribe the manner in which and the time at which such rates are to be paid and may change such scale from time to time as may be deemed advisable. The amount of such rates may be based upon the consumption of water on the premises connected to the water system, or the number of persons served on the premises, or upon some other equitable bases.
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Did you know.......
Nationwide Consumption Average Per Capita/Per Day
Winter
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170 gpcd*
Spring
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225 gpcd*
Summer
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325 gpcd*
The average consumption per single family home in Merrimack or equivalent dwelling unit (EDU), is estimates at 248gpd (3025cu.ft./quarter) based on total domestic revenue and the number of single units in fiscal year 2009.
*AWWA
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New England Water Works Newsletter, Fall 2004
| New Hampshire 2009 Water Rates Average Residential Bill per Year at 248 gpd Consumption |
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| System | Variable Charge/Year | Fixed Charge/Year | Total/Year |
| Aquarion Water Co. | $450.30 | 153.60 | $603.90 |
| Pennichuck Water Works (1) | $350.95 (1) | $218.16 (1) | $569.11 (1) |
| MVD | $199.68 | $102.00 | $301.68 |
| Manchester Water Works | $157.93 | $87.48 | $245.41 |
| (1) 19.91% increase request pending before the NH PUC | |||
| Below is a sampling of 2010 New Hampshire municipal* water rates As of July 1, 2010 |
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| Municipality | Rate per unit** | Meter/Service charge per quarter |
| Dover | $3.78 | None |
| Hudson | $3.30 | None |
| Laconia | $1.15 | $20.00 |
| Manchester | $1.305 | $21.87 |
| Merrimack | $1.65 | $11.50 |
| Portsmouth | $3.30 | None |
| Rochester | $4.19 | None |
| Salem | $3.45 | $2.90 |
| Somersworth | $3.91 | $7.50 |
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Based on residential rates ** 1 unit - 748 gallons or 100 cubic feet |
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MERRIMACK VILLAGE DISTRICT
RATE CHARGES
| Description of Service | Cost as of 7/1/07 |
Cost as of 8/19/08 |
Cost as of 9/1/10 |
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| Water Consumption/Usage Charge | $1.65/100 Cubic Ft. | $1.65/100 Cubic Ft. | $1.80/100 Cubic Ft. | |||
| Purveyor of water sales outside of MVD | $1.65/100 Cubic Ft. | |||||
| Transfer Fee | One Time Charge | One Time Charge | One Time Charge | |||
| Domestic | $35.00 | $35.00 | $40.00 | |||
| Mercantile | $45.00 | $45.00 | $50.00 | |||
| Commercial | $55.00 | $55.00 | $60.00 | |||
| Meter Charges | Quarterly | Yearly | Quarterly | Yearly | Quarterly | Yearly |
| Up to 5/8 " | $11.50 | $46.00 | $11.50 | $46.00 | $12.50 | $50.00 |
| 1 " | $20.50 | $82.00 | $20.50 | $82.00 | $22.25 | $89.00 |
| 1-1/2 " | $31.75 | $127.00 | $31.75 | $127.00 | $34.25 | $137.00 |
| 2 " | $47.00 | $188.00 | $47.00 | $188.00 | $50.75 | $203.00 |
| 3 " | $71.00 | $284.00 | $71.00 | $284.00 | $76.75 | $307.00 |
| 4 " | $110.25 | $441.00 | $110.25 | $441.00 | $119.00 | $476.00 |
| 6 " | $206.00 | $824.00 | $206.00 | $824.00 | $225.50 | $902.00 |
| 8 " | $320.00 | $1,280.00 | $320.00 | $1,280.00 | $345.50 | $1,382.00 |
| 10 " | $451.25 | $1,805.00 | $451.25 | $1,805.00 | $487.50 | $1,949.00 |
| 12 " | $802.72 | $3,211.00 | $802.72 | $3,211.00 | $867.00 | $3,468.00 |
| Fire/Hydrant Charges(1) | Quarterly | Yearly | Quarterly | Yearly | Quarterly | Yearly |
| Domestic/Condos | $14.00 | $56.00 | $14.00 | $56.00 | $15.00 | $60.00 |
| Mercantile | $28.00 | $112.00 | $28.00 | $112.00 | $30.25 | $121.00 |
| Industrial | $70.00 | $280.00 | $70.00 | $280.00 | $75.50 | $302.00 |
| Sprinkler Entrance Demand Charges | Quarterly | Yearly | Quarterly | Yearly | Quarterly | Yearly |
| 2 " | $40.25 | $161.00 | $40.25 | $161.00 | $43.50 | $174.00 |
| 4 " | $80.50 | $322.00 | $80.50 | $322.00 | $87.00 | $348.00 |
| 6 " | $181.00 | $724.00 | $181.00 | $724.00 | $195.50 | $782.00 |
| 8 " | $322.00 | $1,288.00 | $322.00 | $1,288.00 | $347.75 | $1,391.00 |
| 10 " | $558.00 |
$2,232.00 |
$558.00 |
$2,232.00 |
$602.75 | $2,411.00 |
| 12 " | $724.50 | $2,898.00 | $724.50 | $2,898.00 | $782.50 | $3,130.00 |
| (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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| MERRIMACK VILLAGE DISTRICT NEW WATER RATE CHARGES |
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| Description of Service | Current Cost District Installs as of 7/1/07 |
Current Cost Contractor Installs with MVD Approval as of 7/1/07 | Current Cost District Installs as of |
Current Cost Contractor Installs with MVD Approval as of 8/19/08 | Current Cost District Installs as of 9/1/10 |
Current Cost Contractor Installs with MVD Approval as of 9/1/10 |
| Entrance Application New Water Service (all classifications) | One Time Charge | One Time Charge | One Time Charge | One Time Charge | One Time Charge | One Time Charge |
| 3/4 " service with a 5/8 " meter (1) | $850.00 | $450.00 | $850.00 | $450.00 | $975.00 | (3) |
| 1 " service with a 1 " meter (1) | $1,050.00 | $550.00 | $1,050.00 | $550.00 | $1,135.00 | $595.00 |
| 2 " service with a 2 " meter (2) | $1,500.00 | $820.00 | $1,500.00 | $820.00 | $1,625.00 | $885.00 |
| 4 " service with a 4 " meter (2) | $2,500.00 | $1,320.00 | $2,500.00 | $1,320.00 | $2,700.00 | $1,425.00 |
| 6 " service with a 6 " meter (2) | $3,000.00 | $1,570.00 | $3,000.00 | $1,570.00 | $3,250.00 | $1,700.00 |
| 8 " service with a 8 " meter (2) | $4,000.00 | $2,070.00 | $4,000.00 | $2,070.00 | $4,325.00 | $2,235.00 |
| 10 " service with a 10 " meter (2) | $5,000.00 | $2,570.00 | $5,000.00 | $2,570.00 | $5,400.00 | $2,775.00 |
| 12 " service with a 12 " meter (2) | $6,000.00 | $3,070.00 | $6,000.00 | $3,070.00 | $6,480.00 | $3,315.00 |
| (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. (3) New 3/4 " service no longer allowed as of 2009 |
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| MERRIMACK VILLAGE DISTRICT NEW FIRE/SPRINKLER RATE CHARGES |
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| Description of Service | Current Cost District Installs as of 7/1/07 |
Current Cost Contractor Installs with MVD Approval as of 7/1/07 |
Current Cost District Installs as of 8/19/08 |
Current Cost Contractor Installs with MVD Approval as of 8/19/08 |
Current Cost District Installs as of 9/1/10 |
Current Cost Contractor Installs with MVD Approval as of 9/1/10 |
| Entrance Application New Fire Sprinkler Service (all classifications) (3) | One Time Charge | One Time Charge | One Time Charge | One Time Charge | One Time Charge | One Time Charge |
| 1 " service with a 1 " meter (3) | $1,000.00 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 | $500.00 | $1,080.00 | $540.00 |
| 2 " service with a 2 " meter (4) | $1,500.00 | $820.00 | $1,500.00 | $820.00 | $1,620.00 | $885.00 |
| 3 " service with a 3 " meter (4) | $2,000.00 | $1,070.00 | $2,000.00 | $1,070.00 | $2,160.00 | $1,155.00 |
| 4 " service with a 4 " meter (4) | $2,500.00 | $1,320.00 | $2,500.00 | $1,320.00 | $2,700.00 | $1,425.00 |
| 6 " service with a 6 " meter (4) | $3,000.00 | $1,570.00 | $3,000.00 | $1,570.00 | $3,240.00 | $1,695.00 |
| 8 " service with a 8 " meter (4) | $4,000.00 | $2,070.00 | $4,000.00 | $2,070.00 | $4,321.00 | $2,235.00 |
| 10 " service with a 10 " meter (4) | $5,000.00 | $2,570.00 | $5,000.00 | $2,570.00 | $5,400.00 | $2,775.00 |
| 12 " service with a 12 " meter (4) | $6,000.00 | $3,070.00 | $6,000.00 | $3,070.00 | $6,480.00 | $3,315.00 |
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(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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SERVICE CHARGES, TESTING, ETC.
| Description of Service | Current Rate as of 7/1/07 |
Current Rate as of 8/19/08 |
Current Rate as of 9/1/10 |
| Labor per employee | $70.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. |
| Labor Overtime per employee | $105.00/hr. | $105.00/hr. | $110.00/hr. |
| Backflow Testing | $50.00/test | $50.00/test | $50.00/test |
| Meter Calibration Test (Non-Defective) | $70.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. |
| Locating Leaks, customer owned service (external) | $70.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. |
| Underground Water Service Locating (Non-Emergency, Customer Request) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pressure Test - First Visit Only | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pressure Test - Repeated Visit (1 hour minimum) | $70.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. |
| Customer Requested Bacteria Testing (water tests clean) | |||
| If water tests clean, customer charged | $70.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. |
| If water tests not clean, MVD covers cost | |||
| Fire Flows (requested) (1 hour minimum) | $70.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. |
| Hydrant Hookup and Pool Filling - Residential/Commercial | $35.00/visit | $35.00/visit | $37.50/visit |
| Meter Charge for Pool Filling - Residential/Commercial | $30.00/day | $30.00/day | $35.00/day |
| Hose Charge for Pool Filling - Residential/Commercial | $6.00/100 ft./day | $6.00/100 ft./day | $6.50/100 ft./day |
| Water Inspection In-Home Leak Detection (No leak found, no charge) | $70.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. |
| Installation of Meters & Associated Equipment (new entrances only) | " $0.00 " (2) | " $0.00 " (2) | " $0.00 " (2) |
| Each additional visit | $70.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. |
| Replace Damaged or Missing Water Meter (repair parts extra) | $70.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. |
| Repair/replace damaged water meter (caused by freezing, abuse, etc.) (parts extra) | $70.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. |
| Thawing Frozen Water Service (equipment + 2 employees @ 1 hr. minimum) | $200.00/hr. | $200.00/hr. | $225.00/hr. |
| Thawing Frozen Water Service after hours (equipment + 2 employees @ 2 hr. minimum) | $460.00/hr. | $460.00/hr. | $475.00/hr. |
| Water On/Off for Delinquent Customers (M - F, 7:30AM - 3:30 PM) | $35.00/visit | $35.00/visit | $37.50/visit |
| Return Service (M - F 3:30PM - 7:30AM)(1) | $210.00(1) | $210.00(1) | $240.00(1) |
| Requested Water Turn On/Off (M-F 7:30AM - 3:30PM) Repairs, etc. | $70.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. |
| Requested Water Turn On/Off (M-F 3:30PM - 7:30AM)* Repairs, etc.(1) | $210.00(1) | $210.00(1) | $240.00(1) |
| Requested Water Turn On/Off (Saturday, Sunday and Holidays)(1) | $210.00(1) | $210.00(1) | $240.00(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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MERRIMACK VILLAGE DISTRICT
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
| Description of Service | Current Cost as of 7/1/07 | Adjusted Cost as of 8/19/08 |
Adjusted Cost as of 9/1/10 |
| Hydrants (1) | $1,480.72 | Current Cost | Current Cost |
| Tampering with MVD Equipment | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Violating MVD Outside Water Ban(Reconnection Fee) (2) | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
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| Carrying charge on invoices uppaid after 30 days (Bills due upon presentation)(3) | 1.5% of total | 1.5% of total | 1.5% of total |
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$5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Requested Relocation of Water Line by Town of Merrimack(4) | MVD pays first $1,000 | MVD pays first $1,000 | MVD pays first $1,000 |
| Purveyor of water sales outside the Village District boundaries meter charges | |||
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$107.07/mo. | $107.07/mo. | $107.07/mo. |
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$176.58/mo. | $176.58/mo. | $176.58/mo. |
| Purveyor of water for Resale (Pool Fill-ups, etc.) |
$2.50/100 cu. ft. |
$2.50/100 cu. ft. |
$2.70/100 cu. ft. |
| Permit Fee for Water Haulers (Pool Fill-ups, etc.)(5) | n/a | $65.00 ($30.00 each additional permit) | $70.00 ($30.00 each additional permit) |
| Check Return Fee (per RSA 80:56) | $25.00 + MVD Cost | $25.00 + MVD Cost | $25.00 + MVD Cost |
| Requested Final Reading and Bill Preparation | $25.00 | $25.00 | $30.00 |
| Copy Charges - As posted by administration(6) | $0.00 | $0.00 | (6) |
| Legal Fees for Foreclosure, Liens, etc. | (7) | ||
| Lien filing Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds | $12.44 or current cost | $12.44 or current cost | $12.44 or current cost |
| Lien release Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds | $17.44 or current cost | $17.44 or current cost | $17.44 or current cost |
| LCHIP Fees - State of NH via Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds | $25.00 or current cost | $25.00 or current cost | $25.00 or current cost |
| MVD Attorney filing fees | $0.00 | $65.00 | $75.00 |
| MVD Attorney release fees | $0.00 | $65.00 | $75.00 |
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(1) To be adjusted by market price. |
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EQUIPMENT/ CONSTRUCTIONS REVIEW CHARGES
| Description of Service | Current Cost as of 7/1/07 | Current Cost as of 8/19/08 | Current Cost as of 9/1/10 |
| Backhoe and Operator | $135.00/hr. | $135.00/hr. | $140.00/hr. |
| Backhoe and Operator - Overtime | $165.00/hr. | $165.00/hr. | $170.00/hr. |
| 2-1/2 Ton Truck and Operator | $115.00/hr. | $115.00/hr. | $120.00/hr. |
| 2-1/2 Ton Truck and Operator - Overtime | $150.00/hr. | $150.00/hr. | $155.00/hr. |
| Hole Hogger | $70.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. |
| Mainline Extension Costs | |||
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$7.00/ft. | $7.00/ft. | $10.00/ft. |
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$3.00/ft. | $3.00/ft. | $4.00/ft. |
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$20.60/ft. | $20.60/ft. | Current Cost |
| Plan Review | |||
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$70.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. |
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$70.00/hr. | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. |
| Deposit for Record Drawings (As-Builts) (refunded after Record Drawings received and approved). | |||
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$4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | $4,500.00 |
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$6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | $7,000.00 |
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$8,000.00 | $8,000.00 | $8,500.00 |
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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. | |||
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(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)
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...shall by the property of the District.
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. 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.