15.2 RATE SCHEDULE NO. 2 ­ RECURRING SERVICE CHARGES

• The rates and charges shown on Schedules A through F and H are the monthly service charges for water service only. Assessments, contributions in aid of construction or charges for specific services beyond the scope of normal water services (e.g., special construction of a long service line; repair of damage which was the responsibility of the customer) are in addition to the monthly service charges.

Schedule A - Unmetered Residential Accounts

• This schedule applies to unmetered residential accounts including single-family, duplex, triplex, mobile home parks, and multiple-family buildings. The monthly service charges the Utility bills each account are comprised of (i) a Usage Charge for each dwelling unit and (ii) a Customer Charge.

Schedule B - Metered Commercial and Multiple-Dwelling-Unit Residential Accounts

• This schedule applies to metered commercial and residential accounts including duplex and triplex (as provided in Rule 7.3 of the tariff), mobile home parks, and multiple-family buildings. The monthly service charges the Utility bills each account are comprised of (i) a Volume Rate for each 1,000 gallons of water consumed, (ii) a Customer Charge, and (iii) a Meter Charge for each meter used and that varies according to the size of the meter(s) used. Metering requirements are contained in Rule 7.0 of this tariff.

Schedule C - Unmetered Commercial Accounts

• This schedule applies to unmetered commercial accounts. The monthly service charges the Utility bills each account are comprised of (i) a Usage Charge for each water service connection and that varies according to the size of the service connection(s), and (ii) a Customer Charge.

• A three inch or larger service connection shall be contracted service. Additionally, any service connection of six inches or larger which is for mixed accounts (i.e., more than one customer class) may be contractual service at the discretion of the management of the Anchorage Water Utility, subject to approval of the RCA.

Schedule D ­ Special Customers

• (1) Temporary construction service to a parcel using the service line that will serve the building under construction. Customers in need of water service under this schedule must obtain a permit pursuant to Rule 5.3 and are subject to the conditions of that rule. The monthly service charges shall be those specified in Schedules A, B, or C above.
  
  (2) Temporary off-site construction or other use requiring a connection to a fire hydrant. Customers in need of water service under this schedule must obtain a permit pursuant to Rule 5.3 and are subject to the conditions of that rule. The monthly service charges are specified below.

Schedule E ­ Bulk Water Sales

• (1) Bulk Water Sales to Public Utilities

  This schedule applies to the sale of bulk water to public utilities pursuant to rule 5.5 for distribution and resale by such utilities. The monthly service charges the Utility bills each account are comprised of (i) a Volume Rate for each 1,000 gallons of water consumed, (ii) a Customer Charge, and (iii) a Meter Charge for each meter used and that varies according to the size of the meter(s) used. This schedule also applies to the bulk sale of water to Department of Defense operated water utilities.

• (2) Bulk Water Delivered to Vessels at the Port of Anchorage

  Bulk water delivered to vessels at the Port of Anchorage shall be charged at fair market rates negotiated between the utility and the customer at or before the time of delivery. Water provided under this rate schedule will be interrupted by AWU should other system demands be necessary. The rates shall not be less than:

Schedule F ­ Anchorage Fire Department

• This schedule applies to the Anchorage Fire Department. The monthly service charge the Utility bills this account is comprised of a fixed monthly amount. The Anchorage Fire Department is billed a fixed monthly service charge for water supply used for fire protection and/or fire hydrant maintenance.

Schedule G ­ Regulatory Cost Charge

• The Regulatory Cost Charge is a special surcharge applied to all regulated retail customer billings for recurring monthly service to pay the Utility's share of the budget of the RCA.