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5.3 USE FEES
Property. If more than 16 hours are expected to be required, Time and Material
costs may be charged.
• $340 is the Standard Charge for the first-time preparation of a Special Short-
Term Surface Use Permit. $110 will be the Standard Charge for each renewal of
the permit. In addition, the Permittee is required to pay the appropriate gate
opening fees, the Special Short-term Surface Use Fee of $50 a day for the use of
SPU’s property, and provide proof of insurance as required by SPU. A single
permit may be issued for recurring use up to 30 days per year.
• $570 is the Standard Charge for Permittee name change with no change in use.
Permit Terms and Conditions, and Use Fee, may be updated.
In addition to the Standard Charge for Use Permit Application Fee under section 5.4,
herein, Use Fees for the use of SPU property for permits and leases to be granted shall
be established at “Fair Market Value” unless a specific rate is provided below:
Utility Crossings
There is no use fee for utility crossings of SPU fee-owned right of way.
General Surface Use
• There are Use Fees for Surface Use of SPU fee-owned property. Typically this
use is for parking in SPU right of way used by adjacent property owners, but, can
include other uses such as construction staging, job shacks, etc.
• The Annual Use Fee for all for-profit Permittees shall be no less than $1,000,
even if the estimated “Fair Market Value” for the use of the SPU fee-owned
property is less.
Special Short-term Surface Use
$50 per day. Typically this use is for short term parking for community sponsored and
non-profit events that are compatible with utility use, but is not limited to parking.
Linear Use of Property
There are Use Fee’s for Linear Use of SPU fee-owned property, typically utility use of
the surface, underground, or overhead. Linear Use Fees are currently under review.
Until such time as the fees are officially changed, unless established otherwise by an
existing permit, the following fees apply:
• $500 Annual Use Fee for each communication related conduit, cable, or wire,
plus 25 cents for each conduit, cable, or wire for each linear foot over 1,000 feet.
This fee applies to cable, conduit, or wire of no more than 4 inches in diameter.
This fee will be increased proportionately for larger sizes or more impactful
installations.
• $500 Annual Use Fee for each distribution or service related utility facilities, such
as water, sewer, drainage, and gas, plus 25 cents for each conduit or cable, for
each linear foot over 1,000 feet. This fee applies to facilities of no more than 4
inches in diameter. The fee for transmission facilities and facilities of more than 4
inches in diameter shall be determined on a case by case basis.
• When issuing new permits, there is a $250 Annual Use Fee for each hand hole,
vault or other above or below ground structure measuring less than 2 feet in
width, height and depth. The Annual Use Fee for each hand hole, vault or other
Director’s Rule FIN-210.2 Page 14
Standard, Connection and Administrative Charges—Water April 1, 2012