08.01 - Request for Proposals for Water/Sewer Rate Study

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Water Rates The projected water rates needed to pay for the operation and expansion of the system are listed in Attachment C. The proposed rate increase for 2007 is 10% for residential and commercial users, 7% in 2008, and 5% annually thereafter. Because of the rate structure implemented in 2006, the typical resident will pay more for water used for sprinkling than the will for water used in dail activities. Minimum charge 13% 7% 5% 5% 5% 10,000-30,000 gallons 13% 7% 5% 5% 5% Over 30,000 gallons 20% 7% 5% 5% 5% Minimum Charge per connection $26.87 $30.36 $35.74 $37.52 $39.40 $41.37 Quarterly Bill for Average _ Family $72.60 $82.04 596.66 $101.39 $106.46 $111.78 (using 27,000 gallons per quarter) Connection Fees The proposed water connection fees are as follows: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Percent Increase 10% 19% 8% 8% 8% 8% Connection Fee 3,938 4,689 5,064 5,469 5,906 6,379 Connection fees are paid at the time a builder or homeowner pulls a building permit. It is our experience that, out of necessity, most cities do increase hook-up fees substantially when growth is requiring the installation of new water supply, storage, and distribution infrastructure. The chart on the following page (Attachment A) shows Medina's water and sanitary sewer hook-up fees as compared to other developing cities. I 3060 Centre Pointe Drive (651)697-8546 Fax:(651)697-8555 Roseville,MN 55113-1105 jcook@ehlers-inc.com 3 http://www.ehlers-inc.com