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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING TO: FROM: ERMU Commission Theresa Slominski –General Manager MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: October 11, 20225.3 SUBJECT: 2023 Utilities Fee Schedule ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the 2023Utilities Fee Schedule for Adoption into Ordinance by the City Council BACKGROUND: Typically, the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission approvesthe budget in December. In January, the rates and fees are published. Per legal counsel, ERMU’s ability to collect on fees would be strengthened by having them listed as part of the City’s Master Fee Schedule and adopted into city ordinance after being approved by the Commission. DISCUSSION: Annually ERMU staff reviews the proposed fees for the upcoming year. Proposed changes are outlined below and highlighted in yellow on the attached fee schedule. ELECTRIC FEES After evaluation of our schedule of rates/aid to construction methodology, staff conducted an audit of our electric fees to determine any necessary adjustments. Based on the audit, staffis recommending the following changes: New Residential Electric Connection – Developer – Lot with ERMU Water Service – A proposed increase from $475 to $975. This has not been changed since 2014 and reflects material cost increases, mostly transformer costs. New Residential Electric Connection – Developer – Lot without ERMU Water Service – A proposed increase from $575 to $1,475. This has not been changed since 2014 and reflects material cost increases, mostly transformer costs. The largerlot sizes which are more common outside the water service area require crossing a longer distance to install electric service. Security Light – Existing Pole - A proposed increase from $125 to $350. LED lights are replacing the high pressure sodium lights and are more expensive however they last longer. Meter Installation Fee – A proposed increase from $20 to $22. ______________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 2 75