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Water and Electric Rates. Electric - The Utilities’ electric rates had a zero-rate increase, effective January 2020. The monthly base charges are based upon the type of service. The monthly charges are $13.50 for residential, $30.00 for non-demand, $75.00for demand and $100.00 for large industrial demand customers. In addition to the base charges the residential rate is $.1270/kWh for June-October usage, and $.1160/kWh for November-May usage; the non-demand rate is $.1230/kWh for June-October, and $.1030/kWh for November-May; the demand rate is $.06510/kWh energy charge year round with a demand charge of $15.50/kW June-October, and $11.50/kW for November-May; the large industrial demand rate is $.0644/kWh energy charge year round with a demand charge of $15.00/kW June-October, and $11.00/kW November-May. Water - The Utilities’ latest increase in residential and commercial rates was effective January 2020. The monthly base charge for residential customers is $9.40 per month. In addition to the base charge, the Utilities currently charges its residential customers $1.89 per 1,000 gallons up to 9,000 gallons, $3.50 per 1,000 gallons between 9,000 gallons and 15,000 gallons, and $4.00 per 1,000 gallons for usage above 15,000 gallons. Commercial customer’s base charges are based upon meter size and range from $11.28 to $119.15. An irrigation meter is $20.07 per month. There is also a charge per 1,000 gallons, the same tiers as the residential rates of $1.89, $3.50, and $4.00, except the graduation from the lower tier to the higher tier(s) is calculated based on previous consumption. The Utilities requires payment of all utilitybills to be paid by the due date stated on the monthly bill. A ten percent penalty is assessed for payments not received by the due date.The Utilitiesmay discontinue service of a customer not complying with the disconnect policy of the Utilitiesafter receiving a written disconnect notice. Residential and Commercial/Industrial single phase electric customers that have their service discontinued will be charged a minimum of $50.00 to have their service reconnected. Commercial/Industrial three phase electric customers that have their service discontinued will be charged a minimum of $150.00 to have their service reconnected. Residential andCommercial/Industrial water customers that have their water shut-off will be charged a fee of $100.00 to have their water turned on/reconnected. There are no reconnections after 3:30 pm and payments for reconnection/turn on are not accepted at the property site; payments must be made prior to dispatching reconnection. Customers can come into the office between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm to make the payment by cash, money order or credit card; or pay online or by phone with a credit card. The Utilities abides by the Cold Weather Rules. Deposit Policy. Per our Deposit Policy, the Utilitiescollects social security numbers from new accounts and utilizes a credit risk assessment tool called “Online UtilityExchange” to determine if a deposit is necessaryas a proactive measure to try and reduce uncollectible accounts. The amount of the deposit required will depend on the risk identified with the customer. For residential customers, if there is a 68 percent or higher probability of non-default and no negative history (no disconnection for non-payment or late payments two or more times within 12 months) there is no deposit required. If there is a lower than 68 percent probability of non- default, a deposit appropriate to the services supplied will be required before utilityservice will be extended. If the customer chooses not to provide a social security number, the deposit is automatically required. Residential deposit amounts are $100 for apartments, $100 for homes with water and sewer, $150 for homes withelectric only services, and $250 for homes with all services (electric, water, and sewer). For commercial and industrial customers, a service agreement would need to be signed. Generally, a deposit of 2 times the estimated highest monthly bill will be required, with a minimum deposit of $250 for non-demand customers, and minimum deposit of $1,000 for demand customers. The deposit shall be in the form of a cash deposit, or an irrevocable letter of credit. The irrevocable letter of credit will be renewed asrequired and failure to do so will result in a charge equal to the amount of the letter of credit applied to the monthly utilitybill and held by the Utilitiesas a cash deposit. Deposits will be retained until the account is closed. The deposit will be returned to the customer within 45 days of termination of service, provided that the customer has paid in full all amounts due on the account. The appropriate interest will be applied to the account per state statutes. 17 107