Fees
Contract Prices
| Membership Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Membership | $1.00 |
| Rural Contract | $8,000.00 |
| Rural Irrigation | $8,000.00 |
| Urban Contract | $4,000.00 |
| Grain Dryer (0-2 Million BTUs) | $11,000.00 |
| Grain Dryer (2-4 Million BTUs) | $15,000.00 |
| Grain Dryer (4-6 Million BTUs) | $19,000.00 |
| Additional Charge for Over 6 Million BTUs | $1,000/million BTUs |
All contracts are subject to change by motion of the Board of Directors.
Miscellaneous Charges
- Meter Accuracy Check: Charged at cost as per the Board of Directors.
- Dis-connection of Natural Gas Service (Non-Payment): $125.00
- Re-connection of Natural Gas Service (Non-Payment): $125.00
- Returned Cheque Charge (NSF): $100.00
- 14-Day Letter Fee: $75.00
- Hand-Delivered Termination Notices:
- First Notice: $100.00
- Second Notice: $150.00
- Deposit Fee: $500.00
- Security Deposit Interest (Per Annum): 1.5%
- Interest on Overdue Accounts (Monthly): 1.5%
- Replacement Contract Fee: $200.00
- Additional Notification Contracts/Reprints:
- First Reprint: $50.00
- Second Reprint: $100.00
- Contract Amendment Administrative Fee: $50.00
- Crossing Agreement Administration Fee: $300.00
- Gas Billing Invoice Reprints: $50.00
Deposit Policy for Irrigation Accounts
A deposit equal to half the consumer’s five-year average yearly consumption may be required if irrigation accounts are not paid in full by February 10th. This deposit must be paid by April 30th before each irrigation season for up to three consecutive years. Note: The deposit will not accrue interest and will be applied to overdue accounts if necessary.
Gas Line Negligent Strike Fine
A flat fee of $500 will be added to repair bills for negligent line strikes, along with costs for gas loss, labor, and materials.
Land Damages Per Meter
| Type of Land | Rate |
|---|---|
| Crop Land | $0.50 |
| Grass Land | $0.50 |
| Per Bell Hole | $100.00 |
Rates may vary at management discretion.
Construction Charges
Hourly Labor Rates
| Labor Type | Rate/Hour |
|---|---|
| Gasfitter Labor | $110.00 |
| Gas Utility Operator Labor | $110.00 |
| Gasfitter Apprentice/Utility Operator in Training | $70.00 |
| Overtime Rates (Gasfitter/Operator) | $165.00 |
| Overtime Rates (Apprentice) | $105.00 |
| Industrial Labor (Up To) | $135.00 |
Equipment Rentals
- Dump Trailer Rental (Per Day): $125.00
- Plow Rental (Per Day): $150.00
- Walk Behind Trencher Rental (Per Day): $150.00
Hydrovac Services
- Operator & Unit Rate: $125/hour
- Extra Water Pump/Truck & Man Rate: $90/hour
Winter rates subject to management discretion.
Mileage Charges
Mileage is charged at $0.80/km, with variations based on call-out type:
- Business Hours Call-Outs:
- One-way from Vauxhall shop to destination.
- After-Hours Call-Outs:
- Round trip from serviceman’s origin to destination.
- Non-Members Outside Co-op Boundaries:
- Round trip from Vauxhall shop to destination.
- Industrial Work Call-Outs:
- Round trip from Vauxhall shop to destination.
Shop Supplies & Administration Fees
- Shop Supplies Charge: 3% of total cost on all work orders.
- Administration Fees for Third Party Document Preparation:
- Per Location (e.g., Crossing Lines, Proximity Approvals): $300 + GST