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______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 1 of 2 <br /> <br /> <br /> UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br /> <br />TO: <br />ERMU Commission <br />FROM: <br />Sara Youngs – Administrations Director <br />MEETING DATE: <br />November 12, 2024 <br />AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: <br />5.07 <br />SUBJECT: <br />2026 Utilities Fee Schedule <br />ACTION REQUESTED: <br />Approve the 2026 Utilities Fee Schedule for Adoption into Ordinance by the City Council <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: <br />Typically, the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission approves the budget in December. In <br />January, the rates and fees are published. Per legal counsel, ERMU’s ability to collect on fees <br />would be strengthened by having them listed as part of the City’s Master Fee Schedule and <br />adopted into city ordinance after being approved by the Commission. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION: <br />ERMU staff conducts an annual review of the proposed fees for the upcoming year. Any <br />proposed changes are outlined below and in red font on the attached fee schedule. <br /> <br />ELECTRIC FEES <br /> <br />After evaluation of our schedule of rates/aid to construction methodology, staff reviewed our <br />current 2025 fee schedule to determine any necessary adjustments. Based on the review, staff <br />is recommending the following changes: <br /> <br />New Electric Connection (standard) – A proposed addition of clarifying language and an <br />increase from $875 to $900. The amount reflects labor and material cost increases. <br /> <br />New Electric Connection - Non-Standard Loads (i.e. seasonal cabin, RV panel, Billboards, <br />electric fence, etc.) – A new proposed fee. Non-standard service would be paid 100% of labor <br />and material cost. <br /> <br />Minimum Temporary Electric Service – Existing Transformer – A proposed removal of the word <br />“fee” from the description and an increase from $220 to $350. The amount reflects labor and <br />material cost increases. <br /> <br />Minimum Temporary Electric Service – Without Existing Transformer – A proposed removal <br />the word “fee” from the description and an increase from $850 to $1,000. The amount reflects <br />labor and material cost increases. <br />100