(GP/GT) for Additional Water Supply in the Lower Rio Grande

S.U.T.A. (State Unemployment) TAX RATE: Unemployment
taxes are calculated based on the standard rate for new employers
and will vary by state. 0iew employers are assessed the stand::!.rd
rate until such time that they establish individual experience rates.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATE: Workers' Compensation rates
were obtained by contacting the appropriate state offices. The rates
apply to greenhouse workers in a newly-established greenhouse
operation. Actual future rates will be determined by each individual
greenhouse's experience rate after a certain time period.
VEHICLE FEE: It is assumed that greenhouse operators will use
a van for local deli very and miscellaneous errands; The fee refers to
the estimated cost per mile that operating a vehicle requires.
VEmCLE MILES DRIVEN PER YEAR: The delivery vehicle will
be driven a given number of miles per year.
GENERAL INFLATION RATE: The financial model allows for the
projection of costs and revenues adjusted for inflation. A zero
inflation rate implies a constant dollar analysis over the given time
horizon.
LABORER WAGE RATE: Labor costs include all wages paid to
workers except administra.ti ve and marketing personnel. The
laborer wage rate cited is computed using the American Chamber of
Commerce Researchers Association "Inter-City Cost of Living Index.
Third Quarter. 1988."
WORK \\lEEK: The work week is assumed to be six. eight-hour
days. Workers are not compensated at a higher overtime rate unless
they work over forty-eight hours per week.
PROPERTY TAX RATE:· Real property tax rates for each location
were obtained by contacting respective local and state government
offices.
Utility Assumptions
ELECTRICITY ENERGY RATE: Electricity rates were determined
by contacting local electric utility companies and are calculated in
terms of dollars per kilowatt hour. The rates for greenhouses
typically fall under the "Commercial User" category. Cost calculation,
are based on flat base rates with no allowances for factors such as
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