SCHEDULE OF RATES
MERRIMACK VILLAGE DISTRICT
Rates Effective September 1, 2010
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| BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS | |||
| Tom Nutting, Chairman | |||
| George (Chip) Keller, Vice Chairman | Anthony Pellegrino | ||
| Lon Woods | Joseph Comer | ||
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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 June 20, 2011 to be effective 7/1/2011.
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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
—
New England Water Works Newsletter, Fall 2004
| Below is a sampling of 2010 New Hampshire municipal* water rates As of June 1, 2011 |
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| Municipality | Rate per unit** | Meter/Service charge per quarter |
| Derry | $22.88(1st 500 cu/ft) $2.47 (per unit above) |
None |
| Dover | $3.93 | None |
| Hampstead | $4.74 | $10.00 - 100 (depending on meter size) |
| Hudson | $3.30 | None |
| Laconia | $1.15 | $20.00 |
| Manchester | $1.305 | $21.87 |
| Merrimack | $1.80 ($1.95 as of 7/1/20110 | $11.50 |
| Portsmouth | $4.15 </= 10 units $5.00 > 10 units |
None |
| Rochester | $4.29 | 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 | Proposed Cost as of 7/1/11 | |
| Water Consumption/Usage Charge | $1.95/100 Cubic Ft. | |
| Purveyor of water sales outside of MVD | ||
| Transfer Fee | One Time Charge | |
| Domestic | $40.00 | |
| Mercantile | $50.00 | |
| Commercial | $60.00 | |
| Meter Charges | Quarterly | Yearly |
| Up to 5/8 " | $13.50 | $54.00 |
| 1 " | $24.25 | $96.00 |
| 1-1/2 " | $37.00 | $148.00 |
| 2 " | $54.75 | $219.00 |
| 3 " | $83.00 | $332.00 |
| 4 " | $128.50 | $514.00 |
| 6 " | $240.25 | $921.00 |
| 8 " | $373.25 | $1,493.00 |
| 10 " | $526.25 | $2,105.00 |
| 12 " | $936.25 | $3,745.00 |
| Fire/Hydrant Charges(1) | Quarterly | Yearly |
| Domestic/Condos | $16.25 | $65.00 |
| Mercantile | $32.75 | $131.00 |
| Industrial | $81.50 | $326.00 |
| Sprinkler Entrance Demand Charges | Quarterly | Yearly |
| 2 " | $47.00 | $188.00 |
| 4 " | $94.00 | $376.00 |
| 6 " | $211.25 | $845.00 |
| 8 " | $375.50 | $1,502.00 |
| 10 " | $651.00 | $2,604.00 |
| 12 " | $845.00 | $3,380.00 |
| (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 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 |
| 3/4 " service with a 5/8 " meter (1) | $975.00 | (3) |
| 1 " service with a 1 " meter (1) | $1,135.00 | $595.00 |
| 2 " service with a 2 " meter (2) | $1,625.00 | $885.00 |
| 4 " service with a 4 " meter (2) | $2,700.00 | $1,425.00 |
| 6 " service with a 6 " meter (2) | $3,250.00 | $1,700.00 |
| 8 " service with a 8 " meter (2) | $4,325.00 | $2,235.00 |
| 10 " service with a 10 " meter (2) | $5,400.00 | $2,775.00 |
| 12 " service with a 12 " meter (2) | $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 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 |
| 1 " service with a 1 " meter (3) | $1,080.00 | $540.00 |
| 2 " service with a 2 " meter (4) | $1,620.00 | $885.00 |
| 3 " service with a 3 " meter (4) | $2,160.00 | $1,155.00 |
| 4 " service with a 4 " meter (4) | $2,700.00 | $1,425.00 |
| 6 " service with a 6 " meter (4) | $3,240.00 | $1,695.00 |
| 8 " service with a 8 " meter (4) | $4,321.00 | $2,235.00 |
| 10 " service with a 10 " meter (4) | $5,400.00 | $2,775.00 |
| 12 " service with a 12 " meter (4) | $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 9/1/10 |
| Labor per employee | $75.00/hr. |
| Labor Overtime per employee | $110.00/hr. |
| Backflow Testing | $50.00/test |
| Meter Calibration Test (Non-Defective) | $75.00/hr. |
| Locating Leaks, customer owned service (external) | $75.00/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) | $75.00/hr. |
| Customer Requested Bacteria Testing (water tests clean) | |
| If water tests clean, customer charged | $75.00/hr. |
| If water tests not clean, MVD covers cost | |
| Fire Flows (requested) (1 hour minimum) | $75.00/hr. |
| Hydrant Hookup and Pool Filling - Residential/Commercial | $37.50/visit |
| Meter Charge for Pool Filling - Residential/Commercial | $35.00/day |
| Hose Charge for Pool Filling - Residential/Commercial | $6.50/100 ft./day |
| Water Inspection In-Home Leak Detection (No leak found, no charge) | $75.00/hr. |
| Installation of Meters & Associated Equipment (new entrances only) | " $0.00 " (2) |
| Each additional visit | $75.00/hr. |
| Replace Damaged or Missing Water Meter (repair parts extra) | $75.00/hr. |
| Repair/replace damaged water meter (caused by freezing, abuse, etc.) (parts extra) | $75.00/hr. |
| Thawing Frozen Water Service (equipment + 2 employees @ 1 hr. minimum) | $225.00/hr. |
| Thawing Frozen Water Service after hours (equipment + 2 employees @ 2 hr. minimum) | $475.00/hr. |
| Water On/Off for Delinquent Customers (M - F, 7:30AM - 3:30 PM) | $37.50/visit |
| Return Service (M - F 3:30PM - 7:30AM)(1) | $240.00(1) |
| Requested Water Turn On/Off (M-F 7:30AM - 3:30PM) Repairs, etc. | $75.00/hr. |
| Requested Water Turn On/Off (M-F 3:30PM - 7:30AM)* Repairs, etc.(1) | $240.00(1) |
| Requested Water Turn On/Off (Saturday, Sunday and Holidays)(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 | Adjusted Cost as of 9/1/10 |
| Hydrants (1) | 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 invoices uppaid after 30 days (Bills due upon presentation)(3) | 1.5% of total |
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$5.00 |
| Requested Relocation of Water Line by Town of Merrimack(4) | 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.) |
$2.70/100 cu. ft. |
| Permit Fee for Water Haulers (Pool Fill-ups, etc.)(5) | $70.00 ($30.00 each additional permit) |
| Check Return Fee (per RSA 80:56) | $25.00 + MVD Cost |
| Requested Final Reading and Bill Preparation | $30.00 |
| Copy Charges - As posted by administration(6) | (6) |
| Legal Fees for Foreclosure, Liens, etc. | (7) |
| Lien filing Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds | $12.44 or current cost |
| Lien release Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds | $17.44 or current cost |
| LCHIP Fees - State of NH via Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds | $25.00 or current cost |
| MVD Attorney filing fees | $75.00 |
| MVD Attorney release fees | $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 8/19/08 | Current Cost as of 9/1/10 | Changes as of 7/1/11 |
| Backhoe and Operator | $135.00/hr. | $140.00/hr. | |
| Backhoe and Operator - Overtime | $165.00/hr. | $170.00/hr. | |
| 2-1/2 Ton Truck and Operator | $115.00/hr. | $120.00/hr. | |
| 2-1/2 Ton Truck and Operator - Overtime | $150.00/hr. | $155.00/hr. | |
| Hole Hogger | $70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. | |
| Mainline Extension Costs | |||
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$7.00/ft. | $10.00/ft. | $10.00/ft. |
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$3.00/ft. | $4.00/ft. | DELETE |
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$20.60/ft. | Current Cost | $10.00/ft plus Actual costs |
| Plan Review | |||
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$70.00/hr. | $75.00/hr. | |
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$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 | $4,500.00 | |
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$6,000.00 | $7,000.00 | |
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$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. Additional charges for outside services such as engineering, legal and overtime will be billed at the actual cost in addition to the mainline extension fee. |
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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 |
Equity Buy-In Cost as of 7/1/11 |
| 5/8 " and 3/4 " ** | 1 | 219 | $990 each | $1,250 each |
| 1 " | 2.7 | 394 | $2,667 each | $2,685 each |
| 1 1/2 " | 5.7 | 613 | $5,650 each | $5,690 each |
| 2 " and greater | Varies | As approved by MVD | $4.52 per gpd | $4.55 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 ” )
**Example: 5/8 ” meter = 274 gpd (EDU) x $4.55/gpd = $1,246.70 (EDU = Equivalent Dwelling Unit)
| Total MVD New Assets (1) | $15,271,353 |
| System average day capacity with all wells on 16 hours per day less non-metered demand (2) (gpd) | $3,360,000 |
| Existing asset per gallon capacity ($/gpd) | $4.55 |
| EDU (3) (gpd) | 274 |
| Existing asset per EDU ($/EDU) | $1,247 |
Notes:
(1)Total MVD assets reported in Fiscal Year 2010.
(2)ADF capacity of 3.64 MGD with largest well out of service (Well #2) reported in the “Water Supply Update” by Underwood Engineers, Inc. dated December 2010 less 280,000 gpd of non-metered water (system losses) based on May 11, 2010 Rate Model update.
(3)EDU usage average is 274 gpd for FY 2007 to FY 2010 (see table below).
(4)Estimated average use for the 1" and 1-1/2" meters is based on the base EDU usage and a factor for increased usaged by a larger meter.
The factor was calculated using 2006 consumption data.Estimated EDU Usage from Rate Model
FY 2007
FY 2008
FY 2009
FY 2010264
305
248
277AVERAGE 274
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE (SDC)
August 19, 2008
Revised for 7/1/2011
- 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 $5,690.
- 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 $2,685 is the amount currently vested. If they are replacing the line with a 1
½
”
line the SDC would be $5,690 minus the $2,685 already vested. The SDC charge for enlargement from a 1
”
line to a 1
½
”
line would be $3,005.
- 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.