HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-153APRIL 12, 2011 11 -153 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 6 -0 LOST LAID OVER
PURPOSE: ESTABLISH REVISED WATER RATES
INITIATED BY: CITY ADMINISTRATION
WITHDRAWN )
WHEREAS, the Common Council authorized a 2011 budget that included a 10%
increase in Water Utility rates; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council authorized and directed staff to complete and
file a rate increase application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin on
November 23, 2010 ; and
WHEREAS, staff completed and filed the rate increase application, which was
accepted by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin on January 10, 2011; and
WHEREAS, staff worked with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin as
they completed a cost of service analysis and rate design process that determined the
increase amount of 9.2% which is necessary to meet the Utility's current operating and
debt service needs;
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the 9.2%
water rate increase approved by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, dated
March 24, 2011 (exhibit attached), is hereby accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate departments of the City of
Oshkosh are authorized and directed to put said rates into effect after final approval to
implement rates is given by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin following a
public hearing that will be held on the matter on May 2, 2011.
City of Oshkosh
Finance Department
215 Church Ave., PO Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI 54903 -1130
(920) 236 -5005 (920) 236 -5039 FAX
OIHKOIH
ON THE WATER
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Peggy Steeno, Finance Director
DATE: April 12, 2011
RE: Establish Revised Water Rates
BACKGROUND
As discussed during the 2010 borrowing process, the 2011 Budget Workshops, and the 2011
borrowing kick -off, as well as included in the approved 2011 Budget, water rates need to be
increased in 2011 to keep the Utility in a productive capacity, operating at a prudent level.
As directed by Council on November 23, 2010, staff completed and filed a water rate increase
application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC). The PSC regulates all water
utilities in Wisconsin, including analyzing and approving all rate adjustments.
ANALYSIS
The completed application that staff filed with the PSC showed the need for an increase of
approximately 17 %, however, due to the current fund balance in the Utility Fund, staff requested
that the PSC consider the budgeted 10% increase rather than the 17% calculated by the rate case.
As you will see in the attached cost of service analysis, which is PSC's final recommendation on the
rate adjustment, the PSC concurred with the request and has called for an increase in revenues of
9.2 %. This is right in line with the 10% increase projected and included in the 2011 Budget.
By way of details, the increase is needed due to the following reasons:
• Large Capital Improvement Programs in 2011 and beyond with regard to water
infrastructure projects,
• Funds needed to cover debt payments (i.e. Debt Coverage),
• Decrease in usage from 2005 to the present, and
• Increase in expenses from 2008 to the present.
Each year, during the budget process, staff will complete analysis to determine what the needs of
each of the Utilities will be for the upcoming year so that the Council can discuss this during the
budget process, well in advance of a request to adjust rates.
FISCAL IMPACT
In 2011, Utility revenues will increase by approximately $700,000 due to this increase. The effect
of the increase on the average residential user is approximately $31.45 on an annual basis.
However, due to the May of 2011 implementation date, the increase in 2011 will be approximately
$20.30.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council pass this resolution.
Respectfully Submitted,
Peggy Steeno
Finance Director
Approved:
Mark Rohloff
City Manager
CURRENT & PROPOSED RATES
General Water Service - Metered
Meter
Quarterly
Customer Charge
Size
Current
Proposed
5/8"
$16.00
$18.00
3/4"
$16.00
$18.00
1"
$25.00
$28.50
1 -1/4"
$33.00
$37.50
1 -1/2"
$39.00
$44.10
2"
$60.00
$69.00
3"
$99.00
$117.00
4"
$147.00
$174.00
6"
$261.00
$306.00
8"
$396.00
$450.00
10"
$576.00
$651.00
12"
$753.00
$852.00
10"
Current
Proposed
Usage In
Charge
Charge
CCF's
$ /CCF
$ /CCF
First 30
$3.37
$3.71
Next 70
$3.23
$3.55
Next 1,900
$3.06
$3.27
Over 2,000
$2.87
$3.01
Public Fire Protection
Private Fire Protection
Size of
Current
Proposed
Annual Charge To Municipality
$650,000
$650,000
Meter
Quarterly
Customer Charge
Size
Current
Proposed
5/8"
$5.50
$6.60
3/4"
$5.50
$6.60
1
$13.80
$16.35
1 -1/4"
$20.40
$24.60
1 -1/2"
$27.50
$33.00
2
$44.00
$52.50
3"
$83.00
$99.00
4"
$138.00
$163.50
6"
$275.00
$327.00
8"
$440.00
$522.00
10"
$660.00
$780.00
12"
$880.00
$1,035.00
Private Fire Protection
Size of
Quarterly
Customer Charge
Connection
Current
Proposed
up to 2"
$15.00
$15.00
3"
$27.00
$30.00
4"
$48.00
$48.00
6"
$93.00
$96.00
8"
$150.00
$156.00
10
$225.00
$231.00
12"
$330.00
$330.00
14"
$438.00
$438.00
16"
X
$465.00
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
Eric Callisto, Commissioner
Mark Meyer, Commissioner
Lauren Azar, Commissioner
610 North Whitney Way
P.O. Box 7854
Madison, WI 53707 -7854
March 24, 2011 — VIA EMAIL
Mr. Jeremy Maurer
City of Oshkosh Water Utility
215 Church Avenue
Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901
Email: Lmaurergci.oshkosh.wi.us
Re: Application of the City of Oshkosh Water Utility,
Winnebago County, Wisconsin, for Authority to Increase
Water Rates
Dear Mr. Maurer:
4480 -WR -108
The Public Service Commission (Commission) staff has analyzed your application for a water
rate increase. The application was received on January 10, 2011. A proposed staff exhibit has
been prepared, a copy of which is enclosed. The exhibit contains schedules showing staffs
proposed revenue requirement, cost -of- service analysis, and proposed rates.
We intend to submit our proposal at the public hearing, which will be scheduled at a later date.
At least one person must represent your utility at the hearing.
We have used a 4.50 percent rate of return on the estimated water utility net investment rate base
for the test year 2011, as recommended by our staff auditor. The proposed rates would increase
annual revenues from water public utility service by an estimated $1,049,986, of which $908,847
would be from general service customers and $141,139 would be from the public fire protection
charge. The increase in water utility revenues is the result of a 19 percent increase in gross plant
investment and a 17 percent increase in operating expenses since your last water rate case in
2007.
We have selected some customer examples for comparison of proposed and present rates, as
shown in Schedule 11 of the enclosed staff exhibit. The proposed general service rates provide a
greater percentage increase to small - volume users than other customers, which is consistent with
staff's proposed cost of service study. Small- volume users will experience the highest
percentage increase in rates because their bills are comprised proportionately more of service
charges than volume charges when compared to large users. The service charges are designed to
recover customer costs including meter reading expenses, billing and collecting expenses, and
the operating expenses incurred for depreciation, tax equivalent, and return on the utility's
investment associated with meters and service laterals. The utility incurs these costs regardless
of the volume of water used by its customers, so it is more appropriate to recover such costs
through fixed service charges than through volume charges.
Telephone: (608) 266 -5481 Fax: (608) 266 -3957 Home Page: http: / /pse.wi.gov
TTY/TextNet: In Wisconsin (800) 251 -8345, Elsewhere (608) 267 -1479 E -mail: PSCRecordsMail @wisconsin.gov
Mr. Jeremy Maurer
Docket 4480 -WR -108
Page 2
We are proposing a number of changes in Schedule 10 that are intended to simplify and update
the tariff provisions. We are combining Schedule Fd -1, Public Fire Protection (direct charges)
with Schedule F -1, Public Fire Protection. We have also revised Schedule Mpa -1, Public
Service, Schedule Ug -1, General Water Service - Unmetered, and Schedule BW -1, Bulk Water to
reference the volumetric charges in Schedule Mg -1 instead of establishing separate rates in these
schedules. This change ensures that these rates will reflect future changes to Schedule Mg -1
through a simplified rate case. We propose eliminating Schedule Mz -1, Building and
Construction Water Service, because the revised Schedule Ug -1 now applies to these customers.
Finally, we propose replacing Schedule Mgt -1, Seasonal, Emergency, or Temporary Service,
with a new Schedule Sg -1, Seasonal Service.
The depreciation expense included in the revenue requirement was computed using the water
depreciation rates in Schedule 4 of staff auditor Kathy Butzlaff s exhibit dated March 15, 2011.
When the Final Decision is issued in this docket, these rates will be certified for use by your
utility effective January 1, 2011.
We are recommending to the Commission that your water utility's filed rules and regulations be
updated in order to reflect the latest requirements in Wis. Admin. Code ch. PSC 185. A copy of
these rules is enclosed.
The proposed staff exhibit is intended to give the Commission the staffs viewpoint. The utility
has the prerogative to present its own case. It may be advantageous to the utility to submit
additional information which is believed to be pertinent to substantiate its position. Please note
that the Commission will base its decision on the merits of the case.
If you have any questions, please call me at (608) 267 -9813 or email
Jeffrey.Ripp a,Wisconsin.Gov
Sincerely,
Ij
Jeffrey Ripp
Case Coordinator
JJR:DL: \utilities\ 4480\ dockets \4480 -wr -108 \4480- wr- 1081etter. doc
Enclosures
cc: Peggy Steeno, psteeno@ci.oshkosh.wi.us
Docket No. 4480 -WR -108
Witness: Jeffrey Ripp
Exhibit No.
City of Oshkosh Water Utility
Schedule
System Demand Ratios 1
Allocation of Utility Financed Plant to Service Cost Functions 2
Allocation of Total Plant to Service Cost Functions 2A
Allocation of Depreciation Expense to Service Cost Functions 3
Allocation of Operation and Maintenance Expenses to Service Cost Functions 4
Summary of Allocation of Operating Costs to Service Cost Functions 5
Customer Class Demand Ratios 6
Customer Class Allocation Factors 7
Allocation of Service Cost Functions to Customer Classes 8
Comparison of Revenue at Present Rates, Cost of Service and Proposed Rates 9
Proposed Water Rates and Rules
10
Customer Water Bill Comparison at Present and Proposed Rates 11
Division of Water, Compliance and Consumer Affairs
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
March 2011
Docket 4480 -WR -108 Schedule 1
CITY OF OSHKOSH WATER UTILITY
SYSTEM DEMAND RATIOS
MAXIMUM DAY SYSTEM DEMAND
TOTAL ANNUAL PUMPAGE 2,310,965,000 Gallons
AVERAGE DAILY PUMPAGE 6,331,411 Gallons
MAXIMUM DAY PUMPAGE 8,863,975 Gallons
FIRE FLOW:
GAL/MIN 8,000
DURATION (HOURS) 8
TOTAL FLOW 3,840,000 Gallons
AVERAGE DAY PLUS FIRE FLOW 10,171,411 Gallons
6,331,411
RATIO: BASE = 62.25%
10,171,411
MAX DAY = 100 -BASE 37.75%
MAXIMUM HOUR SYSTEM DEMAND
AVERAGE HOUR ON MAX DAY 369,332 Gallons
MAXIMUM HOUR PUMPAGE 553,998 Gallons
AVERAGE HOUR
PLUS ONE HOUR FIRE FLOW 743,809 Gallons
6,331,411 Use
RATIO: BASE = 35.47% 35.47%
17,851,411
Use
MAX HOUR = 100 -BASE 64.53% 64.53%
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ALLOCATION OF SERVICE COST FUNCTIONS TO CUSTOMER CLASSES
Docket 4480 -WR -108 Schedule 8
Public
Public Fire
TOTAL
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Authority
Protection
BASE COSTS:
SYSTEM
5,277,449
2,451,136
1,389,402
566,326
817,810
52,774
DISTRIBUTION
798,314
370,780
210,173
85,668
123,709
7,983
EXTRA- CAPACITY COSTS:
MAXIMUM -DAY SYSTEM
2,491,241
1,011,250
382,145
129,803
224,932
743,111
MAXIMUM -DAY DISTIBUTION
256,546
104,138
39,353
13,367
23,163
76,525
MAXIMUM -HOUR SYSTEM
373,148
138,568
51,055
16,008
30,051
137,465
MAXIMUM -HOUR DISTRIBUTION
682,893
253,592
93,435
29,296
54,996
251,574
MAXIMUM -HOUR STORAGE
272,553
101,213
37,291
11,692
21,950
100,407
CUSTOMER COSTS:
BILLING
363,986
316,456
39,812
2,196
5,522
EQUIVALENT METERS
831,329
533,522
194,630
24,695
78,482
EQUIVALENT SERVICES
857,546
690,350
124,717
11,180
31,299
FIRE PROTECTION
311,616
311,616
TOTAL COST
12,516,621
5,971,006
2,562,014
890,231
1,411,914
1,681,455
LESS OTHER REVENUE
598,392
231,452
99,311
34,508
54,730
178,392
COST OF SERVICE
11,918,229
5,739,553
2,462,704
855,724
1,357,185
1,503,063
REVENUE AT PRESENT RATES
10,868,243
5,127,663
2,322,070
815,781
1,240,805
1,361,924
DIFFERENCE
1,049,986
611,890
140,634
39,943
116,380
141,139
PERCENT INCREASE/DECREASE
10%
12%
6%
5%
9%
10%
Docket 4480 -WR -108 Schedule 8
Docket 4480 -WR -108
CITY OF OSHKOSH WATER UTILITY
Comparison of Revenue
at
Present Rates, Cost of Service and Proposed Rates
Schedule 9
Cost of Service
Proposed Rates
Increase
Increase
Percent of
Revenue at
Revenue
over Present
over Present
Cost of
Customer Class
Present Rates
Required
Rates
Revenue
Rates
Service
Residential
$5,127,663
$5,739,553
12%
$5,676,173
11%
99%
Commercial
$2,322,070
$2,462,704
6%
$2,534,508
9%
103%
Industrial
$815,781
$855,724
5%
$871,092
7%
102%
Public Authority
$1,240,805
$1,357,185
9%
$1,335,422
8%
98%
Public Fire Protection (Total)
$1,361,924
$1,503,063
10%
$1,502,272
10%
100%
Total
$10,868,243
$11,918,229
10%
$11,919,469
10%
100%
Docket 4480 -WR -108
CITY OF OSHKOSH WATER UTILITY
Proposed Water Rates and Rules
Public Fire Protection Service --- F -1
Schedule 10
Page 1 of 7
Public fire protection service includes the use of hydrants for fire protection service only and
such quantities of water as may be demanded for the purpose of extinguishing fires within the
service area. This service shall also include water used for testing equipment and training
personnel. For all other purposes, the metered or other rates set forth, or as may be filed with the
Public Service Commission, shall apply.
The charges for public fire protection service shall be as follows:
Municipal Charge:
The annual charge for public fire protection service to the City of Oshkosh shall be $650,000.
The utility may bill for this amount in equal quarterly installments.
Direct Charges:
Under Wis. Stat. § 196.03(3)(b), the City of Oshkosh has chosen to have the utility bill the retail
general service customers for public fire protection service.
Quarterly Public Fire Protection Service Charges:
% -inch meter - $
6.60
3 -inch meter - $
99.00
3 /4 -inch meter - $
6.60
4 -inch meter - $
163.50
1 -inch meter - $
16.35
6 -inch meter - $
327.00
1'/4 -inch meter - $
24.60
8 -inch meter - $
522.00
P/2 -inch meter - $
33.00
10 -inch meter - $
780.00
2 -inch meter - $
52.50
12 -inch meter - $
1,035.00
Customers who are provided service under Schedules Mg -1, Ug -1, or Sg -1 shall be subject to the
charges in this schedule according to the size of their primary meter.
Billing Same as Schedule Mg -1.
Public Fire Protection Service --- Fd -1
Delete.
Docket 4480 -WR -108 Schedule 10
Page 2 of 7
Private Fire Protection Service - Unmetered --- Upf -1
This service shall consist of permanent or continuous unmetered connections to the main for the
purpose of supplying water to private fire protection systems such as automatic sprinkler
systems, standpipes, and private hydrants. This service shall also include reasonable quantities
of water used for testing check valves and other backflow prevention devices.
Quarterly Private Fire Protection Service Demand Charges:
2 -inch or smaller connection
$
15.00
3 -inch connection
$
30.00
4 -inch connection
$
48.00
6 -inch connection
$
96.00
8 -inch connection
$
156.00
10 -inch connection
$
231.00
12 -inch connection
$
330.00
14 -inch connection
$
438.00
16 -inch connection
$
465.00
Billing Same as Schedule Mg -1.
General Service - Metered --- Mg-1
Quarterly Service Charges (All Customer Classes):
% -inch meter - $
3 /4-inch meter - $
1 -inch meter - $
1 -inch meter - $
1' /z -inch meter - $
2 -inch meter - $
Plus Volume Charges:
18.00
3 -inch meter - $
117.00
18.00
4 -inch meter - $
174.00
28.50
6 -inch meter - $
306.00
37.50
8 -inch meter - $
450.00
44.10
10 -inch meter - $
651.00
69.00
12 -inch meter - $
852.00
First 3,000 cubic feet used per quarter -
$3.71 per 100 cubic feet
Next 7,000 cubic feet used per quarter -
$3.55 per 100 cubic feet
Next 190,000 cubic feet used per quarter -
$3.27 per 100 cubic feet
Over 200,000 cubic feet used per quarter -
$3.01 per 100 cubic feet
Billing Bills for water service are rendered quarterly and become due and payable upon
issuance following the period for which service is rendered. A late payment charge of 1 percent
per month will be added to bills not paid within 20 days of issuance. This late payment charge
will be applied to the total unpaid balance for utility service, including unpaid late payment
charges. This late payment charge is applicable to all customers. The utility customer may be
Docket 4480 -WR -108 Schedule 10
Page 3 of 7
given a written notice that the bill is overdue no sooner than 20 days after the bill is issued.
Unless payment or satisfactory arrangement for payment is made within the next 10 days, service
may be disconnected pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code ch. PSC 185.
Combined Metering Volumetric readings may be combined for billing if the utility for its own
convenience places more than one meter on a single water service lateral. Multiple meters
placed for the purpose of identifying water not discharged into the sanitary sewer are not
considered for utility convenience and may not be combined for billing. This requirement does
not preclude the utility from combining readings where metering configurations support such an
approach. Volumetric readings from individually metered separate service laterals may not be
combined for billing purposes.
Other Charges --- OC -1
Non - Sufficient Funds Charge The utility shall assess a $25.00 charge when a payment rendered
for utility service is returned for non - sufficient funds. This charge may not be in addition to, but
may be inclusive of, other non - sufficient funds charges when the payment was for multiple
services.
Special Billing Charge The utility shall assess a $10.00 charge to cover administrative expenses
shall apply whenever a customer requests special billing outside of the normal utility billing.
Special Meter Reading Charge The utility shall assess a $15.00 charge whenever a customer
requests a special meter reading by utility personnel on a date other than the regularly scheduled
meter reading. This charge may not be assessed if the customer provides the meter reading.
Real Estate Closing Account Charge The utility shall assess a $10.00 charge whenever a
customer or the customer's agent requests written documentation from the utility of the
customer's account status in connection with a real estate closing.
Billing Same as Schedule Mg -1.
Public Service --- Mpa -1
Metered Service:
Water used by the City of Oshkosh on an intermittent basis for flushing sewers, street washing,
flooding skating rinks, drinking fountains, etc., shall be metered and billed according to the rates
set forth in Schedule Mg -1.
Unmetered Service:
Where it is impossible to meter the service, the utility shall estimate the volume of water used
based on the pressure, size of opening, and the period of time the water is used. The estimated
quantity shall be billed at the volumetric rates set forth in Schedule Mg -1, excluding any service
charges.
Docket 4480 -WR -108 Schedule 10
Page 4 of 7
Billing Same as Schedule Mg -1.
General Water Service - Unmetered --- Ug-1
Service may be supplied temporarily on an unmetered basis where the utility cannot immediately
install a water meter, including water used for construction. Unmetered service shall be billed
the amount that would be charged to a metered residential customer using 1,400 cubic feet of
water per quarter under Schedule Mg -1, including the service charge for a % -inch meter. If the
utility determines that actual usage exceeds 1,400 cubic feet of water per quarter, an additional
charge for the estimated excess usage shall be made according to the rates under Schedule Mg -1.
This schedule applies only to customers with a 1 -inch or smaller service connection. For
customers with a larger service connection, the utility shall install a temporary meter and charges
shall be based on the rates set forth under Schedule Mg -1.
Billing Same as Schedule Mg -1.
Seasonal, Emergency, or Temporary Service --- Mgt-1
Delete.
Seasonal Service --- Sg-1
A customer who voluntarily requests temporary disconnection of water service and who resumes
service at the same location within 12 months may be classified as a seasonal customer, unless
service is provided to another customer at that location in the intervening period. The utility
shall bill a seasonal customer the applicable service charges under Schedule Mg -1, prorated for
the period of voluntary disconnection, if necessary.
Seasonal service shall include customers taking service under Schedule Mg -1 or Schedule Ug -1.
Upon reconnection, the utility shall apply a charge under Schedule R -1 and require payment of
any unpaid charges under this schedule.
Billing Same as Schedule Mg -1, unless the utility and customer agree to an alternative payment
schedule for the period of voluntary disconnection, such as a one -time annual payment.
Building and Construction Water Service --- Mz -1
Delete.
Docket 4480 -WR -108
Bulk Water --- BW -1
Schedule 10
Page 5 of 7
All bulk water supplied from the water system through hydrants or other connections shall be
metered or estimated by the utility. Utility personnel or a party approved by the utility shall
supervise the delivery of water.
Bulk water sales are:
A. Water supplied by tank trucks or from hydrants for the purpose of extinguishing fires
outside the utility's service area;
B. Water supplied by tank trucks or from hydrants for purposes other than extinguishing
fires, such as water used for irrigation or filling swimming pools; or,
C. Water supplied from hydrants or other temporary connections for general service type
applications, except that Schedule Ug -1 applies for water supplied for construction
purposes.
A service charge of $40.00 and a charge for the volume of water used shall be billed to the party
using the water. The volumetric charge shall be calculated using the highest volumetric rate for
residential customers under Schedule Mg -1. In addition, for meters that are assigned to bulk
water customers for more than 7 days, the applicable service charge in Schedule Mg -1 will apply
after the first 7 days.
The water utility may require a reasonable deposit for the temporary use of its equipment under
this and other rate schedules. The deposit(s) collected shall be refunded upon return of the
utility's equipment. Damaged or lost equipment shall be repaired or replaced at the customer's
expense.
Billing Same as Schedule Mg -1
Reconnection Charges --- R -1
The utility shall assess a charge to reconnect a customer, which includes reinstalling a meter and
turning on the valve at the curb stop, if necessary. A utility may not assess a charge for
disconnecting a customer.
During normal business hours: $ 55.00
After normal business hours: $ 70.00
Billing: Same as Schedule Mg -1.
Docket 4480 -WR -108
Water Lateral Installation Charge --- Cz -1
Schedule 10
Page 6 of 7
The utility shall charge a customer for the actual cost of installing a water service lateral from the
main through curb stop and box if these costs are not contributed as part of a subdivision
development or otherwise recovered under Wis. Stats. Chapter 66.
Billing Same as Schedule Mg -1.
Rules and Regulations --- X -1
Delete Schedule X -1. Incorporate the operating rules for municipal water utilities as provided by
the Public Service Commission.
Water Main Extension Rule --- X -2
Water mains will be extended for new customers on the following basis:
A. Where the cost of the extension is to immediately be collected through assessment by the
municipality against the abutting property, the procedure set forth under Wis. Stat.
§ 66.0703 will apply, and no additional customer contribution to the utility will be
required.
B. Where the municipality is unwilling or unable to make a special assessment, the
extension will be made on a customer - financed basis as follows:
1. The applicant(s) will advance as a contribution in aid of construction the total
amount equivalent to that which would have been assessed for all property
under A.
2. Part of the contribution required in B.1. will be refundable. When additional
customers are connected to the extended main within 10 years of the date of
completion, contributions in aid of construction will be collected equal to the
amount which would have been assessed under A. for the abutting property being
served. This amount will be refunded to the original contributor(s). In no case
will the contributions received from additional customers exceed the
proportionate amount which would have been required under A., nor will it
exceed the total assessable cost of the original extension.
C. When a customer connects to a transmission main or connecting loop installed at utility
expense within 10 years of the date of completion, there will be a contribution required of
an amount equivalent to that which would have been assessed under A.
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Water Main Installations in Platted Subdivisions --- X -3
Application for installation of water mains in regularly platted real estate development
subdivisions shall be filed with the utility.
If the developer, or a contractor employed by the developer, is to install the water mains (with
the approval of the utility), the developer shall be responsible for the total cost of construction.
If the utility or its contractor is to install the water mains, the developer shall be required to
advance to the utility, prior to the beginning of the construction, the total estimated cost of the
extension. If the final costs exceed estimated costs, an additional billing will be made for the
balance of the cost due. This balance is to be paid within 30 days. If final costs are less than
estimated, a refund of the overpayment will be made by the water utility.
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Docket 4480 -WR -108
CITY OF OSHKOSH WATER UTILITY
Customer Water Bill Comparison at Present and Proposed Rates
Schedule 11
O uarterl y
Quarterly Including Public Fire Protection
Meter Size
Volume (100
Bills at Old
Bills at New
Percent
Bills at Old
Bills at New
Percent
Customer Type
(Inches)
Cu Ft)
Rates
Rates
Change
Rates
Rates
Change
Small Residential
518
5
$ 32.85
$ 36.55
11% $
38.35
S 43.15
13%
Small Residential
5/8
10
$ 49.70
$ 55.10
11% $
55.20
$ 61.70
12%
Average Residential
5/8
14
$ 63.18
$ 69.94
11% $
68.68
$ 76.54
11%
Large Residential
314
100
$ 343.20
$ 377.80
10% $
348.70
$ 384.40
10%
Large Residential
3/4
500
S 1,567.20
$ 1,685.80
8% $
1,572.70
$ 1,692.40
8%
Large Residential
3/4
1,500
$ 4,627.20
$ 4,955.80
7% $
4,632.70
$ 4,962.40
7%
Commercial
314
25
S 100.25
$ 110.75
10% S
105.75
$ 117.35
11%
Commercial
2
150
S 540.20
$ 592.30
10% $
584.20
$ 644.80
10%
Commercial
4
2,000
S 6,288.20
S 6,746.80
7% $
6,426.20
$ 6,910.30
8%
Commercial
6
6,500
$ 19,317.20
$ 20,423.80
6% $
19,592.20
$ 20,750.80
6%
Industrial
1
100
$ 352.20
$ 388.30
10% $
366.00
$ 404.65
11%
Industrial
2
500
$ 1,611.20
S 1,736.80
8% S
1,655.20
$ 1,789.30
8%
Public Authority
2
1,000
$ 3,141.20
S 3,371.80
7% $
3,185.20
S 3,424.30
8%
Public Authority
3
3,000
S 9,110.20
S 9,699.80
6% $
9,193.20
S 9,798.80
7%
Public Authority
3
7,500
$ 22,025.20
S 23,244.80
6% S
22,108.20
S 23,343.80
6%
Industrial
3
2,500
$ 7,675.20
$ 8,194.80
7% $
7,758.20
$ 8,293.80
7%
Industrial
3
11,000
$ 32,070.20
$ 33,779.80
5% $
32,153.20
$ 33,878.80
5%
Public Fire Protection (Municipal Charge)
$ 650,000.00
$ 650,000.00
0%
Public Fire Protection (Direct Charges)
S 711,924.00
$ 852,272.00
20%
Total Fire Protection Charges
S 1,361,924.00
$ 1,502,272.00
10%