Fees and Charges
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF CHELAN COUNTY
Effective: 1/01/2016
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Fees and Charges
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................. 2
DELEGATED AUTHORITY ............................................................................................................................. 3
ELECTRICAL FEES AND CHARGES ............................................................................................................ 4
SERVICE CONNECTION FEES .......................................................................................................... 4
W IRE INSTALLATION CHARGES ....................................................................................................... 4
OTHER SERVICE CHARGES ............................................................................................................ 4
ENGINEERING AND APPLICATION FEES............................................................................................ 5
LINE EXTENSION FEES ................................................................................................................... 7
METER FEE ................................................................................................................................... 8
OTHER W ATER FEES ..................................................................................................................... 8
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES (SDCS) .................................................................................... 8
PRIVATE HYDRANT AND FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICE INSTALLATION FEES ........................................... 9
FIRE HYDRANT CHARGE ................................................................................................................ 9
FIRE HYDRANT VALVE USAGE CHARGES ........................................................................................ 9
CONNECTION CHARGE IN LIEU OF ASSESSMENT ........................................................................... 10
WASTEWATER SYSTEM FEES AND CHARGES ....................................................................................... 11
W ASTEWATER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CHARGES (SDCS) .......................................................... 11
STEP TANK FEE........................................................................................................................... 11
UTILITY SERVICE REGULATIONS FEES & CHARGES ............................................................................. 12
REGULATORY REQUIRED FEES ............................................................................................................... 12
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF CHELAN COUNTY
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Fees and Charges
DELEGATED AUTHORITY
The following policy section identifies District polices that are subject to changes by the
General Manager of Chelan County Public Utility District. Per resolution 07-13163,
dated September 10, 2007, the Board of Commissioners has authorized the General
Manager to establish and administer the Electric, Water, Wastewater and Network Line
Extension Fees and Charges.
Utilizing sound and reasonable business practices, all Utility Line Extension, Facilities
Conversion policies and Utility Service Regulations fees are designed to provide a fair
and consistent method for providing Utility Services while adequately recovering costs.
As new methods are developed and costs change the District will adjust fees. Normal
practice will be to analyze and project any cost adjustments during the District's annual
budget cycle, however changes may be made on an as needed basis. In addition, this
section identifies other one-time service fees that the General Manager may adjust as
costs and application methods change.
Any proposed changes will be communicated to the Board of Commissioners during
open session. In addition changes that may impact identified groups or stakeholders will
be communicated at the earliest possible opportunity.
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ELECTRICAL FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
Service Rating
Commercial and
Residential
Connection Type and Fee (existing)
120/240V or
120/208V
277/480V
120/208V
three phase
three phase
single phase
1-100A
101-200A
201-400A
401-600A
601-800A
801-1000A
1001 and over
$
700
$ 1,500
$
$
1,400
$ 3,100
$
$
2,300
$ 6,200
$
$
3,500
$ 9,200
$
$
4,700
$ 10,100
$
$
5,900
$ 12,600
$
Time and Material (see engineering)
2,000
4,100
8,200
12,300
13,400
16,700
Notes:
1. Service Connection Fee includes the average, estimated costs of the transformer, meter, materials and install labor
2. Material includes CT’s, terminal blocks, cutouts, jumpers and other misc parts
WIRE INSTALLATION CHARGES
Wire Length
Underground Wire (single phase)1
Overhead Wire (single phase)
Wire Length
Underground Wire (three phase)
Overhead Wire (three phase)
0-75ft
350
200
0-150ft
$
650
$
450
$
$
$
$
0-150ft
500
300
Add’l Wire
$3.40 /ft
$6.90 /ft
$4.60 /ft
Notes:
1. For services over 400 amps, parallel runs are required
2. Wire charges are based on average installation type
3. Underground wire charges includes riser if applicable
4. Lengths in excess of 150ft will be charged by the foot for each foot exceeding 150ft. All wire runs over 150ft must be reviewed and
approved by Customer Service Engineering prior to being installed
OTHER SERVICE CHARGES
Installed secondary handhole
Installed secondary handhole, traffic rated
Secondary service pole
Altered service (misc changes and upgrades)
Secondary handhole (material only)
Secondary handhole, traffic rated (material only)
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$440
$940
$650
$250
$250
$750
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ENGINEERING AND APPLICATION FEES
Engineering fees depend upon the type of project involved. Fees are as follows:
Residential Applications:
Residential Single Phase line extension to single residence $200
Residential Development, Plat or Short Plat
$450
Agricultural – wind machines, irrigation pumps, shops
$200
Commercial and Industrial Applications
Up to 300kW service size
$450
300 kW to <1000 kW
$3,000
1000 kW to <5000 kW
$5,000
5000 kW and above
See Note
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Facility Modifications:
Facility Modification on single lot and on private property
$200
Facility Modification on multi-lots or on public right of way
$450
SNAP and Distributed Generation (DG)
SNAP Single Phase up to 25 kW
$100
SNAP/DG Three Phase up to 25 kW
$450
DG Three Phase above 25 kW
See Note
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Note:
1. Additional information regarding Engineering Fees is listed in the Utility Services Policies, under Electric Line Extension Policy,
Engineering Fees.
2. Unique circumstances may result in additional engineering costs applying due to the complexity of the design and project.
3. Engineering fees will be administered based on application for service at one (1) premise and one (1) requested total desired load.
Applications received with multiple premises and multiple connection types will be required to make payment for additional
engineering fees based on the number of requests.
4. For service requests of 5000KW or greater, engineering and application fees will be estimated based on anticipated labor and
resource costs to review and administer the application. Costs may vary depending on unique circumstances and complexity of
services requested.
5. For solar installation s for three-phase and above 25kW, engineering and application fees will be estimated based on anticipated
labor and resource costs to review and administer the application. Costs may vary depending on unique circumstances and
complexity of services requested.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. The customer shall pay all costs and fees in advance, including, but not limited to the cost of
permits, easements, clearing and any other special costs to provide service. These costs and fees
will be in addition to any line extension or other costs that may be required and are not reimbursable.
2. There shall be a fee for all overhead secondary services, which shall include up to 150 feet of
conductor (wire). The measurement shall be from the transformer location.
3. For underground facilities, the Residential Customers has the option to (1) provide District approved
service conductor and have it installed by their licensed Electrical Contractor or, (2) have the District
supply and install the service conductor, up to 150 feet, for the fee set forth above. Wire runs in
excess of 150 ft will be charged by the foot. For overhead and underground, the measurement shall
be from the transformer location. All wire runs over 150ft must be reviewed and approved by
Customer Service Engineering prior to being installed. All other customer classes will supply and
install the secondary service conductor per District Electrical Service Requirements.
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4. There shall be a service connection fee for one (1) permanent service connections and (2) capacity
additions to existing service. The fee will be determined by the service rating consistent with Labor
and Industries. This fee will not apply to temporary service installations.
5. For unusual situations, the service connection shall be the estimate of all transformers, labor,
materials and metering the District supplies.
NET METERING
Net Metering includes the costs for meter and installation and the Producer must pay the following
amounts at the time of Application.
Net Metering meter and installation fee
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$305
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WATER SYSTEM FEES & CHARGES
LINE EXTENSION FEES
Item
Description of District Work
Description of Applicant Work
Project
Management
Facilitate meetings, complete
reviews and overall administration
of the line extension process.
Conformance with line extension
requirements.
Easement
Prepare utility easement for water
facilities outside of the right of way.
Provide drawings to District
standards depicting water facilities
in utility easement.
Construction
Inspection
Inspection during construction to
verify for conformance to District
standards.
Provide access to all construction
activities for District inspection.
Health Test
Sample collection and completion
of health test for water system.
Provide Temporary filling/flushing
assemblies and manpower for
health test(s).
Pressure Test
Fees
$500 per
Project
$150 per
project
$750 plus $50
per lot
$100 per Test
Observation and assistance of
pressure test for water system.
Provide pressure testing equipment
and manpower for pressure test.
Furnish labor and equipment to
install and test tapping sleeve and
valve on water main.
Provide materials, excavation, and
restoration necessary to perform
work according to District
standards.
Mainline
Connection
Completion of connection to
existing water system.
Provide all materials, excavation,
and restoration necessary to
perform connection according to
District standards.
$400 per
Connection
Service
Installation
Furnish labor and equipment for
mainline tap and installation of
service components, 1” to 2” size.
Provide all materials, excavation,
and restoration necessary to
perform installation according to
District standards.
$400 per
Connection
Hydrant
Installation
Install lateral piping (18” max) and
hydrant from mainline valve.
Provide all materials, excavation,
and restoration necessary to
perform installation according to
District standards.
$400 per
Connection
Other
Engineering, labor, materials and
equipment as needed to complete
project.
Labor, materials and equipment as
needed to complete project.
Mainline tap
$130 per Test
$1,000 per tap
Estimated or
actual labor,
materials and
equipment
Note:
1. All Line Extensions must follow District Water and Wastewater System Line Extension Policy.
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METER FEE
Domestic Water
Meter Size
Meter Fee
5/8”
1”
1 ½”
2”
2” and above compound*
$350
$400
$570
$830
See note3
Notes:
1. The Meter Fee shall be paid for installations where a chamber has been previously installed in accordance with District
requirements to serve the property (such as subdivisions and other property developments).
2. Additional line extension costs will apply where no chamber exists to serve the property. Costs will be estimated at the time of
application and must be paid in advance by the Customer.
3. Additional line extension costs will apply for 2” and above compound meters. Costs will be estimated at the time of application and
must be paid in advance by the Customer.
4. In addition to Meter fees, customers may be required to pay applicable line extension fees and a System Development Charge
(SDC) prior to connection of service.
5. Effective May 1, 2015, all new water services within the City of Wenatchee boundary will be charged an additional tax imposed by
the City. This tax applies to the meter and line extension fees.
OTHER WATER FEES
Maintenance Bond Fee
10% of the value of the work
Performance Bond for uncompleted
Work
150% of the value of the estimated costs to
complete the work
Fire hydrant flow test
$250 (Per test)
Other
Estimated or actual labor, equipment and materials
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES (SDCS)
System Development Charges (SDCs) for the water system are determined for an equivalent
residential unit (ERU). Unless specifically provided for other wise, SDCs for connections involving more
than one ERU are weighted by multiplying by a weighing factor based on AWWA safe operating
capacity for displacement-type meters. SDCs shall be paid prior to connection.
The SDCs for the water systems are as follows:
SYSTEMS
Meter
size
5/8"
1"
1 1/2"
2"
3”
4”
6”
8”
10”
AWWA
factor
1
2.5
5
8
15
25
50
80
115
DISTRICT SYSTEMS
CHELAN FALLS
Cost
Cost
$2,372
$5,930
$11,859
$18,975
$35,580
$59,300
$118,600
$189,760
$272,780
$2,950
$7,375
$14,750
$23,600
$44,250
$73,750
$147,500
$236,000
$339,250
Notes:
1. In addition to SDCs the customer will be required to pay applicable chamber and meter fees.
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2. Ollala Canyon Water System has no System Development Charges (SDCs) as there are only 30 connections allowed for the
system and all were accounted for by the LUD.
3. Chelan Ridge Water System has no System Development Charges (SDCs) for properties within the system (Chelan Ridge
Development, Division 1 & 11, lots 1 through 41, as shown in Exhibit C of the agreement with Azure Corporation). Properties
outside the original system shall pay the 1” SDC charge for the Wenatchee System. All new customers will be required to pay the
Meter and Chamber Installation Fees in effect at the time they connect to the system. Existing customers who already have
meters will not be assessed a Meter Fee. All meters in the development are one (1) inch.
4. Effective May 1, 2015, all new water services within the City of Wenatchee boundary will be charged an additional tax imposed by
the City. This tax applies to the System Development Charges (SDCs..
PRIVATE HYDRANT AND FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICE INSTALLATION FEES
All costs for the installation of a private hydrant and/or sprinkler system service will be charged on a
time and expense basis and will be paid for by the owner of said system.
A monthly charge will apply. See Water Rate Schedules.
FIRE HYDRANT CHARGE
DISTRICT INSTALLED: High Pressure Hydrant: $6,300
If distance from water main to fire hydrant is over 18’, charges will be based on actual time and
expense.
If distance is over 60' from the water main to the fire hydrant, a water line extension agreement will be
required. Line size will be determined by the District.
UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTIONS:
Unauthorized connections to the water system are covered in the District’s Utility Service Regulations,
Section 23. This regulation allows for a minimum charge, plus consumption and investigative costs for
an unauthorized connection. An individual or company that is found to be connected to the District’s
water systems through an unauthorized fire hydrant connection will be assessed the charge, plus
consumption and investigative costs, for the first offense.
FIRE HYDRANT VALVE USAGE CHARGES
All Water Systems:
Deposit Subject to Credit Approval
Purchase Amount
Installation and Removal
Annual Inspection and Test Charge
District
Owned
$1,200.001
-0$ 60.00
-0-
Customer
Owned
-0Actual Cost
$60.00
Actual Cost
Notes:
1. Deposit will be collected only if customer’s credit history is unsatisfactory. All deposits collected will be returned if hydrant valve is
returned undamaged. Any customer who is not required to pay a deposit will be billed for all costs to repair or replace a damaged
hydrant valve.
2. Water consumption will be charged at the Quantity rate charged for the system it is used on. See Water Rates Schedules.
3. Fire hydrant valves will be available to be used for a period of not more than thirty (30) days. If required beyond thirty (30) days,
fire hydrant valve use will be reviewed for applicability by the District.
4. Fire hydrant valves will not be installed under conditions which subject the assembly to freezing temperatures that may result in
damage to the unit.
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CONNECTION CHARGE IN LIEU OF ASSESSMENT
Areas benefitting from sleepy hollow water system improvement
YEAR
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
ZONE 1
$7,613
$8,108
$8,603
$9,098
$9,592
$10,087
$10,582
$11,077
$11,572
$12,067
$12,561
$13,056
$13,551
$14,046
$14,541
$15,036
ZONE 2
$7,107
$7,569
$8,031
$8,493
$8,955
$9,417
$9,879
$10,341
$10,803
$11,265
$11,727
$12,189
$12,650
$13,112
$13,574
$14,036
ZONE 3
YEAR
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
$2,636
$2,807
$2,979
$3,150
$3,321
$3,493
$3,664
$3,835
$4,007
$4,178
$4,349
$4,521
$4,692
$4,863
$5,035
$5,206
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
$15,531
$16,025
$16,520
$17,015
$17,510
$18,005
$18,500
$18,994
$19,489
$19,984
$20,479
$20,974
$21,469
$21,964
$22,458
$14,498
$14,960
$15,422
$15,884
$16,346
$16,808
$17,270
$17,732
$18,194
$18,656
$19,118
$19,580
$20,042
$20,504
$20,966
$5,377
$5,549
$5,720
$5,891
$6,063
$6,234
$6,405
$6,577
$6,748
$6,920
$7,091
$7,262
$7,434
$7,605
$7,776
Fee is per connection, not per parcel
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Interest Rate = 6.5%
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WASTEWATER SYSTEM FEES AND CHARGES
WASTEWATER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CHARGES (SDCS)
System development charges (SDCs) for the wastewater systems are determined based on the volume
and composition of wastewater discharged compared to that of a typical equivalent residential unit
(ERU). Unless specifically provided for otherwise, an ERU shall be defined as 200 gallons per day, not
exceeding any pollutant concentrations for high strength wastewater set forth in Section 78F of the
Utility Service Regulations.
The minimum SDC per connection shall be one ERU.
System development charges shall be paid prior to connection. The SDCs for each ERU are as follows:
Wastewater System
SDCs per ERU
Dryden
$ 4,343
Lake Wenatchee/Peshastin $ 4,796
Note:
1. Lake Wenatchee LUD #4 and Peshastin LUD #7 customers that did not originally sign up for a Part B connection to the system
and now connect shall pay the above fee per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU).
STEP TANK FEE
Wastewater System
Cost
Lake Wenatchee/Peshastin $ 11,600
Note:
1. Includes septic tank effluent pump (STEP) system (maximum 1,500 gallon size).
2. Where wastewater amounts require a larger tank, the STEP tank fee shall be estimated by the District.
3. Additional costs may be charged for installations requiring unique labor, equipment or materials.
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UTILITY SERVICE REGULATIONS FEES & CHARGES
Utility
Service
Regulations
Section
7a
Item
Landlord 72 hour Agreement Fees:



8A
8B
10C
10D7
13A
13B
13B
13C
13D
13D, 23
13E
20
20
53
1.
2.
3.
Fee
$35 each
Notifying the tenant
Fee to disconnect service
Fee to reconnect service
Security deposit
Non-Residential Security deposit
Late payment charge
Service fee
Service Connection charge
Seasonal disconnect/reconnection charge
Remote disconnect/reconnect device
After hours connection charge
Reconnection charge
Unauthorized electric, water/wastewater
connection penalty
Returned check charge
Meter test fee – electric
Meter test fee - water
Wastewater inspection fee
$100 minimum
See Note2
5% on unpaid
balance
$35
$16.50
$35
See Note3
$175
$35
$75
$15
$25
$85
$75
Effective May 1, 2015, all water services within the City of Wenatchee boundary will be charged an additional tax imposed by the
City.
Non-residential security deposit amount will be determined at the time of application on an individual basis.
Remote disconnect device charge will be determined and billed prior to installation.
REGULATORY REQUIRED FEES
Item
Pole Contact fee (per pole, per year)
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Fee
$11.80
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