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Electric Rates (Effective January 1, 2008)
Residential Rates
This rate is for customers who use electricity for the primary purpose of operating a household. The fixed charge
recovers part of the cost of transmission and distribution lines, transformers, and metering. All new, remodeled, or
rewired residential units must be individually metered. Exception: Multi-unit facilities providing care to elderly or
disabled persons may be master metered in accordance with state law (S116J.27 Subd.8).
Fixed Charge: $15.00 per
month
Energy Charge:
First 1500 KWH per month @ $0.05865 per KWH
Over 1500 KWH per month @ $0.03157 per KWH
Residential Interruptible Rate
This rate is for customers who use electricity as their primary heat source and who have a non-electric auxiliary
source of heat or storage heat which would be sufficient to allow MMU to curtail their electric heat for up to 12 hours
in any 24 hour period, or have a residential demand control unit. Each heat source (electric and auxiliary) must meet
the qualifications specified by MMU and be capable of supplying the total heat necessary for the building in all weather
conditions. The Residential Interruptible Heat Rate shall be effective for six (6) months per year on the
November
through April billings. Consumption on the May through October billings shall be billed at the Residential Electric
Rate.
Fixed Charge: $15.00 per month
Energy Charge: (November through April billings)
First 1500 KWH per month @ $0.05865 per KWH
Over 1500 KWH per month @ $0.02203 per KWH
Energy Charge: (May through
October
billings)
First 1500 KWH per month @ $0.05865 per KWH
Over 1500 KWH per month @ $0.03157 per KWH
| Security Lighting | Unmetered | Metered |
| 100 w h/pressure sodium | $3.15/mo. | $1.50/mo. |
| 250 w h/pressure sodium | $6.75/mo. | $3.65/mo. |
| 400 w h/pressure sodium | $9.60/mo. | $5.85/mo. |
Water Rates (Effective January 1, 2004)
Residential Rates
The monthly readiness-to-serve (fixed) charge recovers a portion of the capital cost of the infrastructure which
facilitates the delivery of water to each customer, including the water filtration plant and water distribution system.
Also included in the readiness-to-serve charge is a portion of the cost associated with the availability and maintenance
of our city fire protection system. These fixed costs are allocated to each customer connected to the water
distribution system, whether or not they choose to use any water. The commodity charge for any water used shall be in
addition to the monthly readiness-to-serve charge. The readiness-to-serve charge shall be determined by the MMU
Commission.
Readiness-to-Serve
| Meter Size | Charge |
| 5/8" & 3/4" | $ 8.32 |
| 1" | $ 21.29 |
| 1 1/2" | $ 47.91 |
Water Usage Rate
All cu. ft. @ $1.82/100 cu. ft. (1 cu. ft. =7.48 gallons)
Multiple Occupancy
Service to more than one customer through one meter under a single billing will be allowed. However, the
Readiness-to-Serve charge will be the greater of the number of units served
multiplied by the minimum monthly charge (5/8") or the actual meter size
installed. The
customer shall receive only one bill for the multiple occupancies.
Conservation Rate First 500 cu. ft. of water used @ $20.43 per month (minimum) Summer Sewer Rates NOTE: Wastewater (sewer) charges are billed and collected by Marshall Municipal Utilities. The Wastewater system is
operated by and rates are set by the City of Marshall. Any questions regarding wastewater services can be directed to
the City of Marshall at (507) 537-6776. The Surface Water Management Utility was implemented by the City of Marshall
in 2004 as a method of financing the administration, planning, implementation,
and maintenance of Marshall's storm sewer system. Marshall Municipal Utilities
(MMU) provides billing services only for this utility. Questions regarding
Surface Water Management can be directed to the City of Marshall's Engineering Department at
(507) 537-6773.
A 50% increase for water use over 1500 cu.ft per month for residential customers will be implemented at such times the
MMU Commission declares a water emergency. If implemented, the rate would be:
First 1500 cu.ft. @ $1.82/100 cu.ft.
Over 1500 cu.ft. @ $2.74/100 cu.ft.
Waste Water (Sewer) Rates
(Effective January 1, 2008)
Over 500 cu. ft. of water used @ $2.24 per 100 cu. ft.
Service to more than one customer through one water meter under a single billing will be allowed. The minimum sewer
charge and the usage charge (based on water usage) in each block of the rate schedule will be multiplied by the number
of units served. The customer shall receive only one bill for the multiple occupancies.
The City of Marshall's Summer Sewer Rate goes into effect each June and takes into account the added water usage for
lawn and yard sprinkling. For one to four family residential properties, the monthly user charges on the June through
November bills shall not exceed the average monthly user charges of the previous January through April
billings.Surface Water Management Utility Rates
(Effective January 1, 2008)
| Property Classification / Land Use | Monthly Fee |
| 1 - Single Family Residential | $ 2.74/household |
| 2 - Two Family Residential | $14.43/acre |
| 3 - Manufactured Housing | $20.45/acre |
| 4 - Industrial, Multi-Family, Railroad ROW(1) | $24.61/acre |
| 5 - Commercial/Office Parking | $31.79/acre |
| 6 - Institutions(2) (Churches, Schools, Government Buildings, Etc.) | |
| 7 - Vacant(3) | $ 1.74/acre |
| 8 - Agricultural(4) | $ .44/acre |
(1) For property five acres and greater, the developed portion of the property is included in Classification 4. The open space portion of the property is included in Classification 7 or 8.
(2) The developed portion of the property is included in Classification 5. For property five acres and greater, the open space portion of the property is included in Classification 7 or 8.
(3) Vacant rate is based on a flat charge of $1.74 per acre.
(4) Agricultural rate is based on a flat charge of $0.44 per acre and must be a minimum of five acres.