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I. Connection Fees:
A connection fee is charged for new development and/or reconnection to the Carmichael Water District water main. The connection fee consists of two components (tap fee and facilities fee). The tap fee is the actual physical construction cost of tapping into district facilities and is a fee associated with both new development and reconnection within the district. The facilities fee is generated to fund additional capacity to production facilities, rehabilitation of production, treatment, storage and transmission facilities and is a fee associated with new development only.

The following fees shall be charged for each new connection or each reconnection to a Carmichael Water District water main:

Size Tap Fee Facilities Fee Total
¾ inch $ 2,757.00 $ 1,052.00 $ 3,809.00
1 inch $ 2,769.65 $ 1,570.00 $ 4,339.65
1 ½ inch $ 3,178.93 $ 3,140.00 $ 6,318.93
2 inch $ 3,546.33 $ 5,024.00 $ 8,570.33
3 inch $ 4,293.83 $ 9,420.00 $ 13,713.83
4 inch $ 5,158.52 $ 15,700.00 $ 20,858.52
6 inch $ 6,161.15 $ 31,400.00 $ 37,561.15
8 inch $11,091.64 $ 50,240.00 $ 61,331.64
10 inch $14,519.98 $ 72,220.00 $ 86,739.98
12 inch $15,319.06 $135,020.00 $150,339.06

The capital facilities fees are outlined in the capital facilities fees report of April 30, 2003 by The Reed Group, Inc. (see Exhibit A attached). The capital facilities fees were calculated based on the system buy-in methodology whereby the fee represents a proportionate share of the current value of water system capacity. There are no increases in the tap fees charges adopted February 18, 2003.

II. Plan Check Fees:
a). Developments (residential or commercial) that DO NOT REQUIRE C.W.D engineering review, plan check and approval for water service. Minimum Fee $100.00

b). Developments that DO REQUIRE C.W.D review and approval shall be charged at a rate of $65.00/hour for C.W.D engineering review, subject to the following minimums:

b1).   Residential Developments of 1-5 lots requiring CWD engineering review and approval, with no mainline extension(s), frontage improvements or fire hydrants. Minimum Fee $1,040.00

If Fire Flow Analysis is required additional cost of $600.00 will be added.
b2).   Residential Developments of 1-5 lots requiring CWD engineering review and approval, with mainline extension(s), frontage improvements or fire hydrants. Minimum Fee $2,080.00

If Fire Flow Analysis is required additional cost of $600.00 will be added.
b3).   Residential Developments of 6 lots or more requiring CWD engineering review and approval, with mainline extension(s), frontage improvements or fire hydrants. Minimum Fee $4,160.00

If Fire Flow Analysis is required additional cost of $600.00 will be added.
b4).   Commercial Developments that are 0 to 3,000 sq. ft. Minimum Fee $1,040.00 based on 16 hours of review at $65.00/hour.
b5).   Commercial Developments that are 3,001 to 6,000 sq. ft. Minimum Fee $2,080.00 based on 32 hours of review at $65.00/hour.
B6).   Commercial Developments that are over 6, 001 sq. ft. Minimum Fee $4,160.00 based on 64 hours of review at $65.00/hour.

Note: The above fees are based on a typical commercial development. Additionally all hours required for review over the based hours identified will be charged at the rate of $65.00/hour.

Note: Minimum Plan Check and Fire Flow Analysis Fees shall be paid in advance. All other fees must be paid before final plan approval and signature by the Carmichael Water District.


III. Employee and Equipment Hourly Rates:
Carmichael Water District will provide assistance for the installation and connection of water services, water mains and fire hydrants upon prior arrangements with Contractors and Developers. Carmichael Water District's participation is required for all major connections to existing District owned facilities. The rates listed below shall be used when billing a Contractor or Developer for work performed by the Carmichael Water District using District labor.

Employees Hourly Rate Overtime Rate 1 ½ Holiday Rate 2 ½
Service Person
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Fore Person
Superintendent
$26.00
$26.00
$32.00
$39.00
$39.00
$39.00
$48.00
 
$65.00
$65.00
$80.00
 

The rates listed below shall be used when billing a Contractor or a Developer for work performed by the Carmichael Water District using District owned equipment. District personnel shall operate all District equipment only. If the need should arise that rental equipment other than District owned equipment is needed to facilitate repairs or replacements, the Contractor or Developer will be liable for actual rental cost.

District Owned Equipment Hourly Rate District Owned Equipment Hourly Rate
Diaphragm Pump w/hose $10.00 Generator w/lights $10.00
Backhoe Trailer $20.00 Mini Pickup w/tools $23.00
Wacker Compactor $15.00 Boring Machine $18.00
John Deer Backhoe $75.00 Dump Truck $61.00
Tapping Machine $10.00 Air Compressor $21.00
¾ Ton Pick-up w/tools $27.00 1 Ton Service Truck $47.00
Shoring $10.00 Trencher $18.00
½ Ton Pick-up w/tools $25.00 Maintenance Truck w/welder $35.00
Sign Board w/cones $20.00 Trench Plate $10.00

IV. Materials and Overhead Costs:
A. Materials obtained or provided by C.W.D. shall be billed at cost plus 15% (tax and handling charge).

B. An Additional 15% administrative charge shall be added to all District provided labor and equipment costs.

 
     
 
 
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