reet, phone: (304) 340-0300 est vi fax: (304) 340-0325

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Phone: (304) 340-0300 Fax: (304) 340-0325

April 30, 2020

Electronic Service Only

Susan J. Riggs, Esq. Counsel, Center Public Service District Spilman Thomas & Battle PO Box 273 Charleston, WV 2532 1-0273

RE: Case No. 20-0 126-PSD-CN-42A Center Public Service District

Dear Ms. Riggs:

The Staff Memorandum issued today was served via email on the above-listed parties. Any responses must be submitted to the Executive Secretary’s Office in writing within 10 days of this date, unless directed otherwise. You will not receive a copy of the Staff Memorandum by regular mail.

Your failure to respond in writing to the utility’s answer, Staff‘s recommendations, or other documents may result in a decision in your case based on your original filing and the other documents in the case file, without further hearing or notice.

When you provide an email address, you will automatically receive electronic docket notifications as documents are filed in this proceeding. The email notifications allow recipients to view a document within an hour from the time the filing is processed.

Sincerely,

Connie Graley Executive Secretary

CGItg Enc. Memo

FURTHER INITIAL JOINT STAFF MEMORANDUM INCLUDING INTERIM RATE RECOMENDATIONS

TO: CONNIE GRALEY Executive Secretary

DATE: APRIL 30,2020

FROM: CHRIS HOWARD Staff Attorney

RE: CASE NO. 20-0126-PSD-CN-42A CENTER PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT

Staff recommends the District should file its Rule 42 to fix the deficiencies within twenty (20) days. Staff also recommends the Commission adopt the Staff Recommended Rates on an interim basis, subject to refund

On February 13, 2020, the Center Public Service District (District) filed an application for a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct a collection system replacement and wastewater treatment plant modifications project in Wyoming County before the West Virginia Public Service Commission (Commission). The District proposed a two step increase: one to become effective before substantial completion and one project related set of rates to become effective after substantial completion. The District proposed two steps of increased rates and charges with only one being related to the project. Step 1 rates, effective until substantial completion of the collection systems replacement and wastewater treatment plant modification project, will produce approximately $78,646 annually in additional revenue, an increase of 16.1 % over current rates. Step 2, effective upon substantial completion of the project, will produce approximately $58,337 annually in additional revenue, an increase of 10.3% over Step 1 rates.

On March 19, 2020, Staff issued an Initial Joint Staff Memorandum (IJSM). Staff had commenced its review of the District’s Application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity with respect to the Rule 26 Checklist of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. Staffs review of the Rule 42 Exhibit was conducted pursuant to the filing requirements found in the Commission’s Rules for the Construction and Filing of T a r ~ s . During this review, Financial Staff found deficiencies in the Rule 42 Exhibit that was filed with the District’s Application (see attached). Staff recommended the District file a breakdown of O&M costs that is consistent with items of the Rule 42. Staff noted the Engineering documents do not adequately address break down of the O&M cost estimates and are inconsistent with the Rule 42 O&M costs. In its Initial Memorandum, Staff recommended the information needed be filed within twenty (20) days so that Staff is able to comply with the timeframe established in this case

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On March 25, 2020, the District filed a Motion to Toll the Statutory period by two months.

On March 30, 2020, the Commission issued an Order extending the Administrative Law Judge’s Decision Due Date until August 31, 2020 and tolled the statutory period until October 1 1 , 2020.

On April 9, 2020, the District filed a Petition requesting Emergency Interim rates. The District indicated its current sewer rates do not provide adequate revenue to cover the District’s liabilities and expenses.

On April 10,2020, the Commission issued a Procedural Order. The Order directed Staff to file its Emergency Interim Rate Recommendation by April 30, 2020.

Further Initial Recommendation of the Commission ’s Utilities Division Staff

On April 29, 2020, Charles M. Johnson, Utilities Analyst for the Commission’s Utilities Division (Financial Staff) filed a Further Initial Memorandum. Financial Staff states Staff filed its initial memo with data requests on March 19, 2020. The District responded with its revised Rule 42 Exhibit on April 7, 2020. Further, on April 9, 2020, the District requested an interim rate increase. The revised Rule 42 still contains deficiencies. The first deficiency is in regards to rates used for going level revenue. Staff pointed out that the District needed to use its current rates for its going level calculation and include the non-project rates at Pro Forma-Step 1. In its revised Rule 42 Exhibit, the District has used current rates at going level in its calculations, but has failed to include both non-project and project rate calculations and supporting presentations. Consistent with Tariff Rule 20.1 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure, non-project rates that are proposed to go into effect prior to a project rate increase must be separately presented. There should be two Pro Forma columns on the applicable schedules: one for non-project rates and one for project rates. In addition, as mentioned in Staffs initial memo, the District needed to revise its Statement F, Schedule 2 to comply with the Rule 42 requirement to present funds provided by debt, grants, or other contributions in aid of construction over the past five years. It appears the District has failed to include any revisions to this schedule.

To address the District’s request for interim rates, Financial Staff has prepared a Cash Flow Analysis (Exhibit 1 , attached) using the test year for the period ended June 30, 2019. Financial Staff Recommended Rates to be approved on an interim basis, subject to refund, would increase annual revenues by $20,258 or 3.89% over current rates. The available cash under these rates will cover the adjusted cash operating requirements of $545,404 and the debt service requirements of $156,894, and result in a cash surplus of

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$13,587. The resulting debt service coverage is 128.48%, as shown in Exhibit 1. Exhibit 2 contains the current tariff, Exhibit 3 contains a rate schedule comparing Current and Staff Recommended Interim Rates, and Exhibit 4 contains the Staff Recommended Interim Rates.

Financial Staff recommends the District revise its Rule 42 to fix the deficiencies within twenty (20) days. Further, Financial Staff recommends the Commission approve Staff Recommended Interim Rates on an interim basis, subject to refund for Center Public Service District, as shown in Exhibit 4.

Further Initial Recommendation of the Commission’s Legal Division Staff

Legal Staff has reviewed the documents, including the District’s application and the Further Initial Memorandum of Financial Staff. Legal Staff agrees with the further initial findings and recommendations of Financial Staff. Legal Staff recommends the District file its Rule 42 to fix the deficiencies within twenty (20) days. Legal Staff also recommends the Commission adopt the Staff Recommended Rates on an interim basis, subject to refund, which would increase annual revenues by $20,258 or 3.89% over current rates. The available cash under these rates will cover the adjusted cash operating requirements of $545,404 and the debt service requirements of $156,894, and result in a cash surplus of $13,587. The resulting debt service coverage is 128.48%, as shown in Exhibit 1 (attached). Exhibit 2 (attached) contains the current tariff, Exhibit 3 (attached) contains a rate schedule comparing Current and Staff Recommended Interim Rates, and Exhibit 4 contains the Staff Recommended Interim Rates.

Legal Staff will continue its investigation and will make a final recommendation within the Commission’s time frame.

CLWCS Attachment

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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA UTILITIES DIVISION FURTHER INTIAL MEMORANDUM WITH

INTERIM RATE REXOMMENDATION

FROM: Charles M. Johnson, Utilities Analyst Utilities Division

DATE: April 29,2020

SUBJECT: CASE NO. 20-0126-PSD-CN-42A Center Public Service District

Application for a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct a collection system replacement and wastewater treatment plant modifications project, Wyoming County

On February 13, 2020, Center Public Service District (District) filed a Rule 42A application to change sewer rates without a proposed effective date. Staff filed its initial memo with data requests on March 19,2020. The District responded with its revised Rule 42 Exhibit on April 7,2020. Further, on April 9,2020, the District requested an interim rate increase.

In the District's response to the data requests, the District filed a revised Rule 42 and signed proposed tariff. However, the revised Rule 42 still contains deficiencies. The first deficiency is in regards to rates used for going level revenue. Staff pointed out that the District needed to use its current rates for its going level calculation and include the non-project rates at Pro Forma-Step 1. In its revised Rule 42 Exhibit, the District has used current rates at going level in its calculations, but has failed to include both non-project and project rate calculations and supporting presentations. Consistent with Tariff Rule 20.1 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure, non-project rates that are proposed to go into effect prior to a project rate increase must be separately presented. There should be two Pro Forma columns on the applicable schedules: one for non-project rates and one for project rates. In addition, as mentioned in Staff's initial memo, the District needed to revise its Statement F, Schedule 2 to comply with the Rule 42 requirement to present funds provided by debt, grants, or other contributions in aid of construction over the past five years. It appears the District has failed to include any revisions to this schedule.

To address the District's request for interim rates, the Utilities Division has prepared a Cash Flow Analysis (Exhibit 1, attached) using the test year for the period ended June 30,2019. Staff Recommended Rates to be approved on an interim basis, subject to refund, would increase annual revenues by $20,258 or 3.89% over current rates. The available cash under these rates will cover the adjusted cash operating

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requirements of $545,404 and the debt service requirements of $156,894, and result in a cash surplus of $13,587. The resulting debt service coverage is 128.48%, as shown in Exhibit 1. Exhibit 2 contains the current tariff, Exhibit 3 contains a rate schedule comparing Current and Staff Recommended Interim Rates, and Exhibit 4 contains the Staff Recommended Interim Rates.

The Utilities Division recornmends the District revise its Rule 42 to fix the deficiencies within twenty (20) days. Further, Staff recommends the Commission approve Staff Recommended Interim Rates on an interim basis, subject to refbnd for Center Public Service District, as shown in Exhibit 4.

CENTER PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT

CASH FLOW ANALYSIS CASE NO. 20-0126-PSD-CN-42A

Available Cash

Unmetered Revenue Metered Revenue Forfeited Discounts Other Water Revenues Interest Income Non-Utility Income Total Available Cash

Cash Requirements

Per Books Adjustments Adjusted $ $ $

3,132 4 8 6,O 6 8 30,264

1,957 3,725

3,132 486,068

30,264 1,957 3,725

525,146 525,146

Operation and Maintenance 361,838 Taxes other than Income taxes 13,085

Exhibit 1

Staff Recommended Interim Rates

$

3,254 505,024 3 1,444

1,957 3,725

545,404

361,838 361,838 13,085 13,085

Total Cash Requirements 374,923 374,923 374,923

Cash Available for Debt Services (A) 150,223 150,223 170,481

Debt Service Requirements

Bonds Principal 57,634 57,634 57,634 Interest Expense 75,052 75,052 75,052

Sub-Total (B) 132,686 132,686 132,686

Notes Payable 24,208 24,208 24,208 Debt Service Reserve Funding

Total Debt Service Requirements 156,894 156,894 156,894

Remaining Cash Surplus @eficit) (6,671) (6,671) 13,587

Debt Service Coverage Factor (AB) 1 13.22% 128.48%

CENTER PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT CASE NO. 20-0126-PlVIl-CN-42A

CURRENT TARIFF

SCUEDULE I

APPLICABILITY Applicable within the entire territory served

AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE Available for general domestic, commercial and industrial sewer service

RATES First 2,000 gallons used per month $ 17.49 per 1,000 gallons Next 8,000 gallons used per month $ 9.55 per 1,000 gallons Next 10,000 gallons used per month $ 7.95 per 1,000 gallons Next 30,000 gallons used per month $ 7.14 per 1,000 gallons Next 50,000 gallons used per month $ 5.57 per 1,000 gallons Next 100,000 gallons used per month $ 4.77 per 1,000 gallons All Over 200,000 gallons used per month $ 3.59 per 1,000 gallons

MINIMUM BILL No bill will be rendered for less than $ 34.98 permonth

FLAT RATE CHARGE Equivalent of 4,000 gallons of water usage: $ 54.08 permonth

DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY

The above schedule is net. On all current accounts not paid in fbll when due, ten percent (1 0%) will be added to the net current amount unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not interest and is to be collected only once for each bill where it is appropriate.

Exhibit 2 Sheet 1 of 5

CENTER PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT CASE NO. 20-0 126-PWD-CN-42A

CURRENT TARIFF


SCHEDULE I (continued)

TAP FEE The following charges are to be made whenever the utility installs a new tap to serve an applicant:

A tap fee of $100.00 will be charged to customers applying for service before construction is completed adjacent to the customer’s premises in connection with a certificate proceeding before the Commission. This pre-construction tap fee will be invalid after the completion of construction adjacent to an applicant’s premises that is associated with a certificate proceeding.

A tap fee of $350.00 will be charged to customers applying for service outside of a certificate proceeding before the Commission for each new tap to the system.

RETURNED CHECK CHARGE A service charge equal to the actual bank fee assessed to the District, not to exceed $25.00, will be imposed upon any customer whose check for payment of charges is returned by their bank due to insufficient funds.

LEAK ADJUSTMENT

$1.27 per 1,000 gallons is to be used when the bill reflects unusual consumption which can be attributed to eligible leakage on the customer’s side of the meter. This rate shall be applied to all such consumption above the customer’s historical average usage.

SECURITY DEPOSIT Not to exceed two-twelfths (2/12) of the average annual usage of the applicant’s specific customer class or fifty dollars, whichever is greater. This fee may be changed by applicable statutory provisions.



CURRENT TARIFF

SCHEDULE II

SURFACE OR GROUNDWATER SURCHARGE An additional amount shall be charged where surface or groundwater is introduced into the sanitary system where evidence of a violation exists. A surcharge formula is to be applied in cases where surface drainage is connected to utility’s sewer system.

APPLICABILITY

Whenever the utility has discovered that a customer’s roof drain, downspout, storm sewer, or similar facilities conducting surface water have been connected to the utility’s sewer system, and such customer has failed to take appropriate action within thirty (30) days of receipt of a demand by the utility in accordance with the Rules of the Public Service Commission to eliminate such connection, a surcharge will be imposed upon the customer calculated on the basis of the following formula:

S = A X R X .0006233 x C

- - S The surcharge in dollars A

R 0.00062 =

C

- - The area under roof and/or the area of any other water collection surface connected to the sanitary sewer, in square feet

A conversion factor to change inches of rain x square feet of surface to thousands of gallons of water.

- - The measured monthly rainfall, in inches

The utility’s approved rate per thousand gallons of metered water usage. - -

The utility shall not impose the surcharge unless and until the customer has been notified by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by hand delivery, that it has been established by smoke testing, dye testing or on-site inspection that rain or other surface water is being introduced into the sanitary sewer system at the customer’s location, and that the customer has not acted within thirty (30) days from receipt of such notice to divert the water from the sanitary sewer system.

Said surcharge shall be calculated and imposed for each month that said condition continues to exist. Failure to pay the surcharge and/or correct the situation shall give rise to the possible termination of water in accordance with the Rules of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.



CURRENT TARIFF

SCHEDULE III

SURCHARGE FORMULA TO BE APPLIED TO A CUSTOMER PRODUCING UNUSUAL WASTE

The charge for the treatment of unusual waste will be calculated on the basis of the following formula: Ci = VoVi + BoBi + SoSi Ci vo -

Vi Bo

charge to unusual users per year average unit cost of transport and treatment chargeable to volume, in dollars per gallon volume of waste water from unusual users, in gallons per year average unit cost of treatment, chargeable to Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in dollars per pound

weight of BOD from unusual users, in pounds per year average unit cost of treatment (including sludge treatment chargeable to total solids) in dollars per pound weight of total solids from unusual users, in pounds per year

- - -

- - - -

Bi - - so

Si - -

- -

When an unusual user is to be served, a preliminary study of its waste, and the cost of transport and treatment thereof, will be made. Waste containing material which, in the judgment of the District, should not be introduced into the sewer system need not be handled by it. The results of the preliminary study will be used to determine the feasibility of the proposed sewer service and the charge therefore, based upon the formula set out above.

Thereafter, unusual sewage will be monitored on a regular basis and at the conclusion of each fiscal year, based on the aforesaid investigation and audit of the District records, new cost figures will be calculated for use in the above formula. The cost of establishing the monitoring facilities shall be paid by the unusual user. Based on these audited figures, additional billings covering the past fiscal year will be made for payment by each unusual user, or refund given by the Utility, as the case may be. Such audited figures will then be used for the preliminary billing for the next fiscal year, at the end of which an adjustment will be made as aforesaid.



CURRENT TARIFF

SCHEDULE IV

Where the amount ofsanitary sewage discharged into the utility’s sewer system by certain industrial plant or plants cannot be accurately determined by the use of the plant’s water meter or meters, and said plant cannot install a flow meter to measure such waste, a special formula will be used whereby such plant or plants will pay to the utility a sewer charge calculated at fifty (50) gallons of water per each employee at the plant each working day.

SCHEDULE V

AVAILABILITY Available for haulers of septic waste, leachate, or other wastewater.

RATES Each hauler shall pay a commodity charge of $50.00 per 1,000 gallons per load. Load will be the actual capacity of the truck or other transport method delivering the septic waste, leachate, or other wastewater. Actual load shall be determined, or verified, solely

DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY The above schedule is net. On all accounts not paid in full when due, ten percent (10%) will be added to the amount unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not interest and is only to be collected once for each bill where it is appropriate.

RETURNED CHECK CHARGE A service charge equal to the actual bank fee assessed to the utility or a maximum of $25.00 will be imposed upon any customer whose check for payment of charges is returned by the bank for any reason.

CENTER PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT

RATE COMPARISON CASE NO. 20-0126-PSD-CN-42A

COMPARISON OF CURRENT RATES AND STAFF RECOMMENDED INTERIM RATES

Rates First 2,000 gallons Next 8,000 gallons Next 10,000 gallons Next 30,000 gallons Next 50,000 gallons Next 100,000 gallons

All Over 200,000 gallons

Minimum Charge Per month

Flat Rate Charge Equivalent of 4,000 gallons

Tap Fee Pre-Construction Outside a Certificate proceeding

Returned Check Charge

Leak Adjustment

Security Deposit

Septic Waste, Leachate, or Other Wastewater per 1,000 gallons per load

Current Rates

$

$ 17.49 $ 9.55 $ 7.95 $ 7.14 $ 5.57 $ 4.71 $ 3.59

$ 34.98

$ 54.08

$ 100.00 $ 350.00

$ 25.00

$ 1.38

$ 50.00

$ 50.00

Staff Recommended Interim Rates Increase Increase

$ $ YO

$ 18.17 $ 0.68 3.89% $ 9.92 $ 0.37 3.87% $ 8.26 $ 0.31 3.90% $ 7.42 $ 0.28 3.92% $ 5.19 $ 0.22 3.95% $ 4.96 $ 0.19 3.98% $ 3.73 $ 0.14 3.90%

$ 36.34 $ 1.36 3.89%

$ 56.18 $ 2.10 3.88%

$ 100.00 $ 0.00% $ 350.00 $ 0.00%

$ 25.00 $ 0.00%

$ 1.38 $ 0.00%

$ 50.00 $ 0.00%

$ 50.00 $ 0.00%

Exhibit 3

CENTER PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT CASE NO. 20-0126-PWD-CN-42A

STAFF RECOMMENDED INTERIM TARIFF Subject to Refund

SCHEDULE I

APPLICABILITY Applicable within the entire territory served

AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE Available for general domestic, commercial and industrial sewer service

0 RATES First 2,000 gallons used per month $ 18.17 per 1,000 gallons Next 8,000 gallons used per month $ 9.92 per 1,000 gallons Next 10,000 gallons used per month $ 8.26 per 1,000 gallons Next 30,000 gallons used per month $ 7.42 per 1,000 gallons Next 50,000 gallons used per month $ 5.79 per 1,000 gallons Next 100,000 gallons used per month $ 4.96 per 1,000 gallons All Over 200,000 gallons used per month $ 3.73 per 1,000 gallons

(1) MINIMUM BILL No bill will be rendered for less than $ 36.34 permonth

(1) FLAT RATE CHARGE Equivalent of 4,000 gallons of water usage: $ 56.18 per month

DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY The above schedule is net. On all current accounts not paid in full when due, ten percent (10%) will be added to the net current amount unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not interest and is to be collected only once for each bill where it is appropriate.


0) Indicates increase




SCHEDULE I (continued)

TAP FEE

The following charges are to be made whenever the utility installs a new tap to serve an applicant:

A tap fee of $100.00 will be charged to customers applying for service before construction is completed adjacent to the customer's premises in connection with a certificate proceeding before the Commission. This pre-construction tap fee will be invalid after the completion of construction adjacent to an applicant's premises that is associated with a certificate proceeding.

A tap fee of $350.00 will be charged to customers applying for service outside of a certificate proceeding before the Commission for each new tap to the system.

RETURNED CHECK CHARGE A service charge equal to the actual bank fee assessed to the District, not to exceed $25.00, will be imposed upon any customer whose check for payment of charges is returned by their bank due to insufficient funds.

LEAK ADJUSTMENT

$1.27 per 1,000 gallons is to be used when the bill reflects unusual consumption which can be attributed to eligible leakage on the customer's side of the meter. This rate shall be applied to all such consumption above the customer's historical average usage.

SECURITY DEPOSIT Not to exceed two-twelfths (2/12) of the average annual usage of the applicant's specific customer class or fifty dollars, whichever is greater. This fee may be changed by applicable statutory provisions.



STAFF RECOMMENDED INTERIM TARJFF Subject to Refund

SCJXEDULE II

SURFACE OR GROUNDWATER SURCHARGE

An additional amount shall be charged where surface or groundwater is introduced into the sanitary system where evidence of a violation exists. A surcharge formula is to be applied in cases where surface drainage is connected to utility’s sewer system.

APPLICABILITY Whenever the utility has discovered that a customer’s roof drain, downspout, storm sewer, or similar facilities conducting surface water have been connected to the utility’s sewer system, and such customer has failed to take appropriate action within thirty (30) days of receipt of a demand by the utility in accordance with the Rules of the Public Service Commission to eliminate such connection, a surcharge will be imposed upon the customer calculated on the basis of the following formula:

S = A X R X .0006233 x C

- - The surcharge in dollars S A

R 0.00062 =

C

- - The area under roof and/or the area of any other water collection surface connected to the sanitary sewer, in square feet The measured monthly rainfall, in inches A conversion factor to change inches of rain x square feet of surface to thousands of gallons of water.

- -

- - The utility’s approved rate per thousand gallons of metered water usage.

The utility shall not impose the surcharge unless and until the customer has been notified by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by hand delivery, that it has been established by smoke testing, dye testing or on-site inspection that rain or other surface water is being introduced into the sanitary sewer system at the customer’s location, and that the customer has not acted within thirty (30) days from receipt of such notice to divert the water from the sanitary sewer system.

Said surcharge shall be calculated and imposed for each month that said condition continues to exist. Failure to pay the surcharge and/or correct the situation shall give rise to the possible termination of water in accordance with the Rules of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.



SCHEDULE IJI

SURCHARGE FORMULA TO BE APPLTED TO A CUSTOMER PRODUCING UNUSUAL WASTE

The charge for the treatment of unusual waste will be calculated on the basis of the following formula: Ci = VoVi + BoBi + SoSi Ci - v o - -

charge to unusual users per year average unit cost of transport and treatment chargeable to volume, in dollars per gallon

-

volume of waste water from unusual users, in gallons per year average unit cost of treatment, chargeable to Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in dollars per pound

weight of BOD from unusual users, in pounds per year average unit cost of treatment (including sludge treatment chargeable to total solids) in dollars per pound weight of total solids from unusual users, in pounds per year

- - Vi Bo - -

- - Bi s o - -

Si - -

When an unusual user is to be served, a preliminary study of its waste, and the cost of transport and treatment thereof, will be made. Waste containing material which, in the judgment of the District, should not be introduced into the sewer system need not be handled by it. The results of the preliminary study will be used to determine the feasibility of the proposed sewer service and the charge therefore, based upon the formula set out above.

Thereafter, unusual sewage will be monitored on a regular basis and at the conclusion of each fiscal year, based on the aforesaid investigation and audit of the District records, new cost figures will be calculated for use in the above formula. The cost of establishing the monitoring facilities shall be paid by the unusual user. Based on these audited figures, additional billings covering the past fiscal year will be made for payment by each unusual user, or rehnd given by the Utility, as the case may be. Such audited figures will then be used for the preliminary billing for the next fiscal year, at the end of which an adjustment will be made as aforesaid.



STAFF RECOMMENDED INTERlM TART1;F Subject to Refund

SCJ3EDULE IV

Where the amount of sanitary sewage discharged into the utility’s sewer system by certain industrial plant or plants cannot be accurately determined by the use of the plant’s water meter or meters, and said plant cannot install a flow meter to measure such waste, a special formula will be used whereby such plant or plants will pay to the utility a sewer charge calculated at fifty (50) gallons of water per each employee at the plant each working day.

SCHEDULE V

AVAILABILITY Available for haulers of septic waste, leachate, or other wastewater.

RATES

Each hauler shall pay a commodity charge of $50.00 per 1,000 gallons per load. Load will be the actual capacity of the truck or other transport method delivering the septic waste, leachate, or other wastewater. Actual load shall be determined, or verified, solely by the utility.

DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY The above schedule is net. On all accounts not paid in full when due, ten percent (1 0%) will be added to the amount unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not interest and is only to be collected once for each bill where it is appropriate.

RETURNED CHECK CHARGE A service charge equal to the actual bank fee assessed to the utility or a maximum of $25.00 will be imposed upon any customer whose check for payment of charges is returned by the bank for any reason.

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