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ANNUAL REPORT
OF
NAME
KEN AND ~ THY RICKEL
RICKEL WATER CO
PO BOX 1261
HAYDEN LAKE ID 83835
TO THE
IDAHO PUBLIC
UTiliTIES COMMISSION
FOR THE
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2010
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITIES TO
THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 2010
11 Are there any affiliated companies? No
If yes, attach a list with names, addresses & descriptions. Explain any services
provided to the utilty.
12 Contact Information Name
President (Owner)
Vice President
Secretary
General Manager
Complaints or Billng
Engineering
Emergency Service
Accounting
13 Were any water systems acquired during the year or any additions/deletions made
to the service area during the year?
If yes, attach a list with names, addresses & descriptions. Explain any services
provided to the utilty.
14 Where are the Company's books and records kept?
Street Address 24461 Old Hwy 95 NCity AtholState IdahoZip 83801
1 Give full name of utility
2 Date of Organization
3 Organized under the laws of the state of
4 Address of Principal Office (number & street)
5 P.O. Box (if applicable)
6 City
7 State
8 Zip Code
9 Organization (proprietor, partnership, corp.)
10 Towns, Counties served
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COMPANY INFORMATION
Rickel Water Company
4/13/1995
Idaho
24461 Old Hwy 95 N, Athol, 10 83801 (Not mailng address)
PO Box 1261
Hayden Lake
Idaho
83835
Corporation
Kootenai County
Phone No
Ken Rickel 208-683.8105
Jerry Rickel 509-582-4940
Cathy Rickel 208-683-8105
Ken Rickel 208-683-8105
Cathy Rickel 208-683-8105
Inland NW Consultants 208-773-8370
Ken Rickel 208.683-8105
Susan Jacobson 866-791-5656
No
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COMPANY INFORMATION (Cont.)
For the Year Ended 2010
15 Is the system operated or maintained under a
service contract?
16 If yes: With whom is the contract?
When does the contract expire?
What services and rates are included?
No
17 Is water purchased for resale through the system? Yes
18 If yes: Name of Organization Bitterroot Water Company
Name of owner or operator Ken Rickel
Mailing Address PO Box 2306City Hayden LakeState IdahoZip 83835
Water Purchased
19 Has any system(s) been disapproved by the
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality?
If yes, attach full explanation
20 Has the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
recommended any improvements?
If yes, attach full explanation
21 Number of Complaiiits received during year concerning:
Quality of Service
High Bills
Disconnection
22 Number of Customers involuntarily disconnected
23 Date customers last received a copy of the Summary
of Rules required by IDAPA 31.21.01.701?
Attach a copy of the Summary
24 Did significant additions or retirements from the
Plant Accounts occur during the year?
If yes, attach full explanation
and an updated system map
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Gallons/CCF
3,507,280 I $
$Amount
1,052.18
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7/2/2010
No
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ACCT#
REVENUE & EXPENSE DETAIL
For the Year Ended 2010
DESCRIPTION
400 REVENUES
1 460 Unmetered Water Revenue
2 461.1 Metered Sales - Residential $14,720
3 461.2 Metered Sales - Commercial, Industrial $10,109
4 462 Fire Protection Revenue
5 464 Other Water Sales Revenue
6 465 Irrigation Sales Revenue
7 466 Sales for Resale
8 400 Total Revenue (Add Lines 1 - 7)$24,829
(also enter result on Page 4, line 1)
9 * DEQ Fees Biled separately to customers Booked to Acct #
10 ** Hookup or Connection Fees Collected $Booked to Acct II 460.1
11 ***Commission Approved Surcharges Collected Booked to Acct #
401 OPERATING EXPENSES
12 601.1-6 Labor - Operation & Maintenance
13 601.7 Labor - Customer Accounts $150
14 601.8 Labor - Administrative & General
15 603 Salaries, Officers & Directors
16 604 Employee Pensions & Benefits
17 610 Purchased Water $4,928
18 615-16 Purchased Power & Fuel for Power $1,448
19 618 Chemicals
20 620.1-6 Materials & Supplies - Operation & Maint.$897
21 620.7-8 Materials & Supplies - Administrative & General $465
22 631-34 Contract Services - Professional $1,110
23 635 Contract Services - Water Testing
24 636 Contract Services - Other
25 641-42 Rentals - Propert & Equipment
26 650 Transportation Expense $68
27 656-59 Insurance $578
28 660 Advertising
29 666 Rate Case Expense (Amortization)
30 667 Regulatory Comm. Exp. (Other except taxes)
31 670 Bad Debt Expense
32 675 Miscellaneous $3,418
33 Total Operating Expenses (Add lines 12 - 32, also enter on Pg 4, line 2)$13,062
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INCOME STATEMENT
For Year Ended 2010
ACCT#DESCRIPTION
1 Revenue (From Page 3, line 8)$24,829
2 Operating Expenses (From Page 3, line 33)$13,062
3 403 Depreciation Expense $7,255
4 406 Amortization, Utility Plant Aquisition Adj.
5 407 Amortization Exp. - Other $58
6 408.10 Regulatory Fees (PUC)$50
7 408.11 Property Taxes $535
8 408.12 Payroll Taxes
9A 408.13 Other Taxes (list)DEQ Fees
9B
9C
9D
10 409.10 Federal Income Taxes
11 409.11 State Income Taxes $20
12 410.10 Provision for Deferred Income Tax - Federal
13 410.11 Provision for Deferred Income Tax - State
14 411 Provision for Deferred Utility Income Tax Credits
15 412 Investment Tax Credits - Utility
16 Total Expenses from operations before interest (add lines 2-15)$20,979
17 413 Income From Utility Plant Leased to Others
18 414 Gains (Losses) From Disposition of Utility Plant
19 Net Operating Income (Add lines 1,17 &18 less line 16)$3,850
20 415 Revenues, Merchandizing Jobbing and Contract Work
21 416 Expenses, Merchandizing, Jobbing & Contracts
22 419 Interest & Dividend Income
23 420 Allowance for Funds used During Construction
24 421 Miscellaneous Non-Utilty Income $15
25 426 Miscellaneous Non-Utility Expense $305
26 408.20 Other Taxes, Non-Utility Operations
27 409-20 Income Taxes, Non-Utility Operations
28 Net Non-Utility Income (Add lines 20,22,23 & 24 less lines 21,25,26, & 27)$(290)
29 Gross Income (add lines 19 & 28)$3,560
30 427.3 Interest Exp. on Long-Term Debt
31 427.5 Other Interest Charges
32 NET INCOME (Line 29 less lines 30 & 31)(Also Enter on Pg 9, Line 2)$3,560
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ACCOUNT 101 PLANT IN SERVICE DETAIL
For Year Ended 2010
301 Organization $2,098 $2,098
302 Franchises and Consents $-$-
303 Land & Land Rights $5,094 $5,094
304 Structures and Improvements $13,103 $13,103
305 Collecting & Impounding Reservoirs $-$-
306 Lake, River & Other Intakes $-$-
307 Wells $54,380 $54,380
308 Infiltration Galleries & Tunnels $-$-
309 Supply Mains $-$-
310 Power Generation Equipment $-$-
311 Power Pumping Equipment $17,298 $17,298
320 Purification Systems $-$-
330 Distribution Reservoirs & Standpipes $-$-
331 Trans. & Distrib. Mains & Accessories $88,307 $88,307
333 Services $-$-
334 Meters and Meter Installations $14,442 $420 $14,862
335 Hydrants $-$-
336 Backflow Prevention Devices $-$-
339 Other Plant & Misc. Equipment $-$-
340 Office Furniture and Equipment $3,727 $3,727
341 Transportation Equipment $-$-
342 Stores Equipment $-$-
343 Tools, Shop and Garage Equipment $-$-
344 Laboratory Equipment $-$-
345 Power Operated Equipment $1,585 $1,585
346 Communications Equipment $-$-
347 Miscellaneous Equipment $-$-
348 Other Tangible Property $-$-
TOTAL PLANT IN SERVICE $200,035 $420 $-$200,455
SUB
ACCT#DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
(Add lines 1 - 28)
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Balance
Beginning
of Year
Added
During
Year
Removed
During
Year
Balance
End of
Year
Enter beginning & end of year totals on Pg 7, Line 1
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ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT 108.1 DETAIL
For Year Ended 2010
SUB
Depreciation
Rate
Balance
Beginning
Balance
End of
Increase
or
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
ACCT#DESCRIPTION %of Year Year (Decrease)
304 Structures and Improvements 4.14%$6,322 $6,865 $543
305 Collecting & Impounding Reservoirs $-
306 Lake, River & Other Intakes $-
307 Wells 4.52%$32,485 $34,944 $2,459
308 Infiltration Galleries & Tunnels $-
309 Supply Mains $-
310 Power Generation Equipment $-
311 Power Pumping Equipment 1.73%$3,812 $4,112 $300
320 Purification Systems $-
330 Distribution Reservoirs & Standpipes $-
331 Trans. & Distrib. Mains & Accessories 4.12%$37,689 $41,327 $3,638
333 Services $-
334 Meters and Meter Installations 2.01%$3,104 $3,403 $299
335 Hydrants $-
336 Backflow Prevention Devices $-
339 Other Plant & Misc. Equipment $-
340 Office Furniture and Equipment 0.43%$933 $949 $16
341 Transportation Equipment $-
342 Stores Equipment $-
343 Tools, Shop and Garage Equipment $-
344 Laboratory Equipment $-
345 Power Operated Equipment $-
346 Communications Equipment $-
347 Miscellaneous Equipment $-
348 Other Tangible Property $-
TOTALS (Add Lines 1 - 25)$84,345 $91,600 $7,255
Enter beginning & end of year totals on Pg 7, Line 7
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BALANCE SHEET
For Year Ended 2010
ASSETS Balance
End of
Increase
or
Balance
Beginning
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
ACCT#DESCRIPTION of Year Year (Decrease)
101 Utility Plant in Service (From Pg 5, Line 29)$200,035 $200,455 $420
102 Utility Plant Leased to Others $-
103 Plant Held for Future Use $-
105 Construction Work in Progress $-
114 Utility Plant Aquisition Adjustment $-
Subtotal (Add Lines 1 - 5)$200,035 $200,455 $420
108.1 Accumulated Depreciation (From Pg 6, Line 26)$84,345 $91,600 $7,255
108.2 Accum. Depr. - Utility Plant Lease to Others $-
108.3 Accum. Depr. - Property Held for Future Use $-
110.1 Accum. Amort. - Utility Plant in Service 1$2,041 $2,100 $59
110.2 Accum. Amort. - Utility Plant Lease to Others $-
115 Accumulated Amortization - Aquisition Adj.$-
Net Utilty Plant (Line 6 less lines 7 - 12)$113,649 $106,755 $(6,894)
123 Investment in Subsidiaries $-
125 Other Investments $-
Total Investments (Add lines 14 & 15)$.
131 Cash $17,850 $17,493 $(356)
135 Short Term Investments $-
141 Accts/Notes Receivable - Customers $4,368 $10,347 $5,979
142 Other Receivables $2,000 $2,000 $-
145 Receivables from Associated Companies $-
151 Materials & Supplies Inventory $-
162 Prepaid Expenses $-
173 Unbiled (Accrued) Utility Revenue $-
143 Provision for Uncollectable Accounts $-
Total Current (Add lines 17 .24 less line 25)$24,218 $29,840 $5,622
181 Unamortized Debt Discount & Expense $-
183 Preliminary Survey & Investigation Charges $-
184 Deferred Rate Case Expenses $-
186 Other Deferred Charges $2,019 $2,019 $-
Total Assets (Add lines 13,16 & 26 - 30)$139,885 $138,614 $(1,271)
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Name: Rickel Water Company
BALANCE SHEET
For Year Ended 2010
LIABILITIES & CAPITAL Balance
Beginning
Balance
End of
Increase
or
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
ACCT#DESCRIPTION of Year Year (Decrease)
201-3 Common Stock $68,430 $68,430 $-
204-6 Preferred Stock $-
207-13 Miscellaneous Capital Accounts $39,750 $39,750 $-
214 Appropriated Retained Earnings $-
215 Unappropriated Retained Earnings $(153,798)$(154,238)$(440)
216 Reacquired Capital Stock $-
218 Proprietary Capital $-
Total Equity Capital (Add Lines 1-5+7 less line 6)$(45,618)$(46,058)$(440)
221-2 Bonds $-
223 Advances from Associated Companies $-
224 Other Long - Term Debt $-
231 Accounts Payable $-$-$-
232 Notes Payable $27,343 $26,513 $(830)
233 Accounts Payable - Associated Companies $-
235 Customer Deposits (Refundable)$-
236.11 Accrued Other Taxes Payable $-
236.12 Accrued Income Taxes Payable $-
236.2 Accrued Taxes - Non-Utiity $-
237-40 Accrued Debt, Interest & Dividends Payable $-
241 Misc. Current & Accrued Liabilities $-
251 Unamortized Debt Premium $-
252 Advances for Construction $-
253 Other Deferred Liabilities $-
255.1 Accumulated Investment Tax Credits - Utility $-
255.2 Accum. Investment Tax Credits - Non-Utility $-
261-5 Operating Reserves $-
271 Contributions in Aid of Construction $173,250 $173,250 $-
272 Accum. Amort. of Contrib. in Aid of Const. **$(15,091)$(15,091)$-
281-3 Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes $-
Total Liabilties (Add lines 9 - 29 $185,502 $184,672 $(830)
TOTAL L1AB & CAPITAL (Add lines 8 & 30)$139,885 $138,614 $(1,271)
** Only if Commission Approved
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Name: Rickel Water Company
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For Year Ended 2010
1 Retained Earnings Balance § Beginning of Year
2 Amount Added from Current Year Income (From Pg 4, Line 32)
3 Other Credits to Account
4 Dividends Paid or Appropriated
5 Other Distributions of Retained Earnings
6 Retained Earnings Balance § End of Year
$
$
(153,798)
3,560
$
$
(4,000)
(154,238)
7 Description (Class, Par Value etc.)
Common, no par value
CAPITAL STOCK DETAIL
No. Shares
h . dAut orize us an ing ai
109,336 109,336 0
No. Shares
Ott d
Dividends
P 'd
DETAIL OF LONG-TERM DEBT
Interest Year-end Interest
P 'd
Interest
8 Description Rate Balance ai ccrue
Note Payable K & C Rickel $26,513 $0 $0
A d
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Name: Rickel Water Company
SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA
For Year Ended 2010
1 Provide an updated system map if significant changes have been made to the system during the year.
2 Water Supply:
Rated
Capacity
Type of
Treatment:
(None, Chlorine
Fluoride
Annual
Production
Water
Supply
Source
(Well, Spring,
Pump DesiQnation or location (opm)Filter etc.)(OOO's GaL)Surface Wtr)
1.5 Miles West on Brunner Road 125 None 4,701 Well
from HiQhwav 95, north side of
road, before railroad tracks
3 System Storage:
Total
Capacity
OOO's
Usable
Capacity
OOO's
Type of
Reservoir Construction
(Elevated, Pres- (Wood, Steel
StoraQe DesiQnation or Location Gal.Gal.urized, Boosted)Concrete)
1.5 Miles West on Brunner Road 2,000 2,000 Pressure Steel
from Hiohwav 95, north side of
road, before railroad tracks
(Duplicate form and attach if necessary. Asterisk facilties added this year.)
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SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA
(continued)
For Year Ended 2010
4 Pump information for ALL system pumps, including wells and boosters.
Designation or Location Horse
Rated
Capacity
Discharge
Pressure
Energy
Used
& Tvpe of Pump**Power (gpm)(psi)This Year
1.5 Miles West on Brunner Road
from Hiohwav 95, north side of
road, before railroad tracks
Franklin Motor 25 125 60 15,835 KW
-.. .** Submit pump curves unless previously provided or unavailable. Asterisk facilities added this year.
Attach additional sheets if inadequate space is available on this page.
5 If Wells are metered:
What was the total amount pumped this year?
What was the total amount pumped during peak month?
What was the total amount pumped on the peak day?
4,701,100
2,068,100
N/A
6 If customers are metered, what was the total amount sold in peak month?1,377,120
7 Was your system designed to supply fire flows?
If Yes: What is current system rating?
NO
8 How many times were meters read this year?
During which months?
6
May, June, July,
August, September, October
9 How many additional customers could be served with no system improvements
except a service line and meter?
How many of those potential additions are vacant lots?
10
10
10 Are backbone plant additions anticipated during the coming year?
If Yes, attach an explanation of projects and anticipated costs!
NO
11 In what year do you anticipate that the system capacity (supply, storage or distribution)
wil have to be expanCled?UNKNOWN
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SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA
(continued)For Year Ended 2010
FEET OF MAINS
1 Pipe
Size
8"6,720 0 0 6,720
6"9,996 0 0 9,996
In Use
Beginning
Of Year
Installed
During
Year
Abandoned
During
Year
In Use
End of
Year
CUSTOMER STATISTICS
Number of Customers Thousands of Gallons Sold
TOTALS (Add lines 2 through 8)
This Last This Last
Year Year Year Year
33 33 6,813 7,311
1 1 1,395 5,209
34 34 8,208 12,520
2 Metered:
2A Residential
2B Commercial
2C Industrial
3 Flat Rate:
3A Residential
3B Commercial
3C Industrial
4 Private Fire Protection
5 Public Fire Protection
6 Street Sprinkling
7 Municipal, Other
8 Other Water Utilities
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CERTIFICATE
State of Idaho
County of
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WE, the undersigned, Kenneth W. Rickel and Catherine L. Rickel, of the RICKEL WATER COMPANY,
utility, on our oath do severally say that the foregoing report has been prepared under our direction,
from the original books, papers and records of said utility; that we have carefully examined same, and
declare the same to be a correct statement of the business and affairs of said utility for the period
covered by the report in respect to each and every matter and thing therin set forth, to the best of our
knowledge, information and belief.
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RICKEL WATER COMPANY
POBOX 1261
HAYDEN LAKE, ID 83835 Ken Rickel, General Manager
Telephone: [phone] or 208-660-2560
Fax: [phone]
To Our Customers:
This is a summar of the rules for termination of service for all Rickel Water Company customers as
determined by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC), as of March 1, 1997. These rules cover
the rights and responsibilties ofthe customer and the Rickel Water Company. An explanation of our
rate schedule, other fees and landscaping restrictions has also been included.
If you have any questions concerning this information, please contact:
Rickel Water Company OR
POBox 1261
Hayden Lake, ID 83835
208-683-8105 or 208-660-2560
208-683-4315 (fax)
IPUC
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
208-334-0300
800-432-0369
RULES FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICE
TERMINATION WITH PRIOR NOTICE
With proper customer notice Rickel Water Company may deny or terminate water service for one of
the following reasons:
1. Nonpayment of a past due bil or payment of a past due biling with a NSF check.
2. Failure to honor the terms of a payment arrangement.
3. Obtaining service by false identity.
4. Refusing to allow access to the water meter shut-off valve.
5. Wilfully wasting service through improper equipment or otherwise.
6. Failure to apply for service.
TERMATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Rickel Water Company may deny or terminate water service without notice for one ofthe following
reasons:
1. A situation exists that is immediately dangerous to life, physical safety or propert.
2. To prevent a violation of federal, state or local safety or health codes.
3. Service is obtained, diverted or used without the authorization of Rickel Water Company.
4. Rickel Water Company has diligently attempted to notify you of termination and has been
unable to contact you.
5. If ordered by any court, The Commission, or any other duly authorized public authority.
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Rickel Water Company
Customer Rules
NOTIFICATION AN BILLING
1.Meters wil be read between the first and the fifth day of each month (weather fermitting).
Invoices wil be sent out on the fifth day with payment due on or before the 20 of the same
month. During the winter months a basic monthly fee of $30.00 per month wil be charged.
At the next reading ofthe meters, you wil be biled for any water used over 15,000 gallons
per month.
2. An invoice wil be considered past due (25) twenty-five days after the invoice date. A written
notice of termination must be mailed at least (7) seven days before the proposed termination
date.
3. At least (24) twenty-four hours before the service is terminated, a notice wil be left at the
propert advising you of the steps needed to have services continued or restored.
4. When the 24-hour period has ended, another attempt wil be made to contact you in person or
by phone before service is terminated.
5. No additional notice of termination is required if upon receipt ofa termination notice
. The customer makes a payment arrangement and subsequently fails to keep that
arrangement,
. The customer tenders payment with a dishonored check, either at a Water Company
collection visit to terminate service or by maiL.
PAYMNT ARRGEMENTS AN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
If you cannot pay your bil in full or you receive a notice of termination, please call our offce.
Payment arrangements can be made to avoid termination of service.
Termination of service wil be postponed thirt (30) days from the date of a written certification from
a licensed physician or public health offcial stating the name ofthe person who is il and their
relationship to the customer. The certification must show the name, title and signature of the person
certifying that the termination of service wil aggravate or create a medical emergency for a
permanent resident of your household.
COMæLAIT PROCEDURS
If, at any time, you have a complaint concerning the termination of service, policies and practices or
any other matter regarding our service please contact Rickel Water Company in person, by telephone
or in writing. Your complaint wil be investigated promptly and thoroughly. You wil be notified in
writing the results of the investigation and we wil make every effort to resolve the complaint.
If you are dissatisfied with the proposed resolution of your complaint, you may ask the IPUC to
review the matter. Your request may be done orally or in writing. Your service wil not be
disconnected while the complaint is being investigated by the Rickel Water Company or the IPUC.
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Rickel Water Company
Customer Rules
RESTRICTION OF TERMINATION OF SERVICE
Service cannot be disconnected on Friday after 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, Sunday, any legal holidays
recognized by the State ofIdaho or 2:00 p.m. on any day immediately before any legal holiday.
Service may only be terminated between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Pacific Stadard Time.
The employee sent to the premises to terminate the services wil identify himlherself to you and state
the purpose of the visit. This person is authorized to accept payment in fulL.
HOOKUP
The Rickel Water Company reserves the right to deny hookups during the winter months due to
adverse weather conditions. New hookups wil be scheduled as soon as weather conditions permit.
HOOKU CHAGES AN FEES
A one-time hookup charge of $6,000.00 wil be paid in advance for any new service hookup. The
extra costs of an out of the ordinary circumstances requiring additional equipment or special
constrction techniques involved in the installation of a new service connection wil be agree to in
advance and put into writing by the customer and the Rickel Water Company. Only one residence
per hookup is allowed, one stock tank wil also be permitted. No irrigation of propert will be
permitted.
The monthly rate is $30.00 per month for the first 15,000 gallons of water used. Water wil be biled
at $1.10 per thousand gallons after the first 15,000 gallons used. Meters wil be read between the 1st
and the 5th of the month. Payment is due in full (20) twenty days afer the biling date and a bil may
be considered delinquent (25) twenty-five days after the biling date. Arrangements can be made to
pay in advance montWy, quarterly, semi-anually or annually.
Any customer check retrned to Rickel Water Company due to insuffcient funds wil be subject to a
$25.00 NSF fee, which wil be added to the customer's account. The customer will be contacted by
Rickel Water Company staff to make payment arrangements, as the current balance and the NSF fee
are due immediately.
RECONNECTION FEE
If water service has been terminated, any balance due plus a reconnection fee of ($25.00) twenty-five
dollars must be paid in full before service can be restored.
LANSCAPING AROUN METERS
Any landscaping to be placed within 6 feet in all directions of your water meter is required to
have prior approval from the General Manager before the landscaping can be completed. Any
landscaping completed prior to June 1,2008 is exempt, with the understanding that if the current
landscaping does interfere with future water meter maintenance, it may have to be altered by the
propert owner to comply with this rule.
NO ONE EXCEPT AN AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE RICKEL
WATER COMPANY SHAL TAMER WITH, INTERFERE WITH,
REPAIR, CONNCT TO OR REPLACE ANY OF THE RICKEL WATER
COMPANY'S PROPERTY, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF
EXTREME EMERGENCY
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