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04-28-2006 HUCM Regular Meeting April 28,2006 Members present: President Craig Lenz; Vice President Donald Walser; Secretary David Wetterling; Commissioner Steve Cook; Commissioner Dwight Bordson; General Manager Michael Kumm; Attorney Marc Sebora. President Lenz called the meeting to order at 1 :00 pm. Vice President Walser made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 29, 2006 Regular Meeting. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Secretary Wetterling asked about the payment to I & S Engineers & Architects - Professional Services. This is payment for surveying the pipeline. And he asked about the payment to Twin Cities & Western Railroad - Lease-Railroad Crossing. We pay for the railroad right-of-way crossings. Commissioner Bordson asked about the payment to Total Compliance. This is for drug and alcohol testing for electric and gas departments. President Lenz asked if we could put together an itemized list of who has received rebates from the Energy Conservation Program and cross-reference that with the list from 2002 to check for duplication. Jan Sifferath will research this. Commissioner Cook asked if we have something in place to cross reference duplication and if we don't, we should develop something. Secretary Wetterling made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of $3,877,815.31 (detailed listing in payable book). Commissioner Bordson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm discussed the accounts payable. Utilities Plus under billed us for January, February and also March. Our contract is based off a retail rate with Xcel. In January, they reset their FCA, however, they did not increase the energy rate. It would appear the FCA people did not talk with the billing people. As a consequence, HUC was underbilled. We questioned Utilities Plus on our bill in January. We advised Utilities Plus it is going to take us three months to pay them back. That payment plan appears to be okay with them. Fortunately, we have the rate stabilization fund to fall back on. Our customers will see little impact, if any on their bills, due to the rate stabilization fund. Jan explained the medical insurance fund account. The few claims that were charged to our account mistakenly last month, amounted to less than $30,000 in claims and that did not have a big impact on our deficit. We still need to evaluate other insurance plan options. Commissioner Wetterling made a motion to approve the financial statement and budget year to date. Commissioner Cook seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Paul Harvego, Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing presented the 2005 audit. Mr. Harvego informed the board that a decision will need to be made regarding the medical insurance fund. We're paying out more in claims than we're getting in premiums. Our big claims over the last few months have hurt us. When we make a decision the report can easily be restated and reissued. Because the money has already been spent, it does not affect the bottom line. Also discussed was the fact that HUC has an Employee Recognition Banquet that the Commission pays for. Because it is in our Employee Handbook and is offered to our employees, we are not violating any state rules. Mr. Harvego also reported on new standards for audits as it relates to accounting issues and internal controls. After the presentation, Commissioner Cook made a motion to accept/approve the 2005 audit. Vice President Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm presented the Vision, Mission & Value Statements - Section 1 - Strategic Management Process (tabled from February 22, 2006 and March 29, 2006 regular meetings) with the changes that Commissioner Cook had suggested. Secretary Wetterling made a motion to adopt the Vision, Mission & Value Statements - Section 1 - Strategic Management Process with noted changes to spelling and grammar. Commissioner Cook seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm referred to an e-mail from Attorney Sebora asking that the Employee Recognition Banquet be scheduled as an open meeting because more than three Commissioners might be present. This will avoid any potential violations as it relates to the open meeting law. Commissioner Cook made a motion to approve the Employee Recognition Banquet scheduled for May 19, 2006, as an open meeting. Commissioner Bordson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm presented the changes to policies on purchasing. The level of purchasing authority has been changed because it was too low, and a separate section has been added for local purchases. Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve the changes to policies on purchasing with the noted changes to spelling and grammar. Commissioner Bordson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm presented the changes to services in the policies and requirements booklet. This is just for approval to the change in the placement of meters in the electric and gas sections. Contractors have been notified. Vice President Walser made a motion to approve the changes to services in the policies and requirements booklet with the removal of the word 'accessible' on page 12 in the electric section and page 18 of the gas section, and with Manager Kumm's approval to the changes in the rest of the booklet. Commissioner Cook seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Walser made a motion to table the approval of Service Agreement Renewal with Carrier Commercial Services. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm presented the utilities bill re-design. The new bill layout will provide more of an itemized bill for customers. After discussion it was decided that a simple explanation be added to the back of the bill explaining the fuel cost and power cost adjustment clauses. It will take a couple of months before the new layout will be implemented. Secretary Wetterling made a motion to table the settlement agreement between Sib- Ren-Fair and HUC until further notice. Commissioner Bordson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Requisitions #001772 and #001811 were presented for approval. Number 001772 is for 1,700' of 8" steel pipe. This is to rebuild the gas line to the downtown power plant after the Highway 7 reconstruction. Number 001811 is for a 2006 John Deere backhoe to replace a 1988 John Deere backhoe. Vice President Walser made a motion to approve requisition #001772 for 1,700' of 8" steel pipe from Ferguson Thrall Distribution Inc. for $38,563.65, and to approve requisition #001811 for 2006 John Deer backhoe loader with extended warranty from RDO Equipment for $75,120.36. Commissioner Cook seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm presented requisition #001818 for additional surveying services on the natural gas pipeline from I & S Engineers & Architects, Inc for $38,250. This a requirement to manage the integrity of the pipeline. Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve requisition #001818 for Additional Surveying Services on the Natural Gas Pipeline from I & S Engineering & Architects, Inc for $38,250. Commissioner Bordson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Requisitions #001849, #001850, #001851, and #001852 were presented for approval. These are budgeted items for the Highway 7 gas line reconstruction. The downtown plant will be down for three weeks. We will not be able to generate during that time. Commissioner Bordson made a motion to approve requisitions #001849, #001850, #001851, and #001852 for the Highway 7 Gas Line Reconstruction from Northern Pipeline Construction Company. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm explained that we need to purchase diesel fuel for plant 1, but because the amount exceeds our purchasing authority, we are asking for authorization for staff to purchase diesel fuel. We will do this under one contract with Schmeling Oil Company. Vice President Walser made a motion to authorize staff to purchase diesel fuel on requisition #001836. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm presented the charge-off of non-collectible accounts. This is done one or two times yearly. A record is also kept of these accounts and if someone moves back into our services, they need to pay the uncollectible account in full before service will be rendered to them. We cannot collect on the bankrupt accounts. Jan Sifferath will check to see if this amount is going up or down compared to previous years. Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve the charge-offs of non-collectible accounts. (Detailed listing on page 2,608 of April general journal.) Commissioner Bordson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm reported on the annual meeting with MRES. Report on Big Stone II; we will need three permits: certificate of need by next year in April or May, clean air permit and, siting permit with the State of South Dakota. Their monthly meetings are the second Thursday of the month. We are the 60th member to join MRES. We will check on the 3M gas contract when we have the quarterly meetings with 3M. Steven Lancaster was congratulated on being the new Director of the Electric Division. Manager Kumm will present the Customer Service - Section 3 - Strategic Management Process at next months meeting. He will also present the parallel generation policy. Division Reports Gas - John Webster We've earned $17,000 from the pipeline from BP - they have used it for storage Gopher State One-Call ticket management software can reduce costs by 30% Sib-Ren-Fair landowners want more than just land leveling - we land level only Business - Jan Sifferath Editing/amending employee handbook: 1 for staff - 1 for union Interview for purchasing agent next week Voluntary insurance plan for employees - no cost to HUC Working with Paul Harvego on audit Electric - Don Merkins Nothing to report Legal Update None Don Merkins was presented with a plaque for his 34 years of dedicated service to Hutchinson Utilities Commission. Old Business None New Business Commissioner Cook would like to see advertising of the rebate program one month in advance before the bills go out with application form, if we run the same kind of energy conservation program in the future. Commissioner Cook asked about the Engineering Technician job. We have received few applications for this position but we are still searching. Commissioner Cook made a motion to adjourn at 3:43 pm. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. David Wetterling, Secretary ATTEST Craig Lenz, President 6 �,7-3 Regular Meeting April 28, 2006 Members present: President Craig Lenz; Vice President Donald Walser; Secretary David Wetterling; Commissioner Steve Cook; Commissioner Dwight Bordson; General Manager Michael Kumm; Attorney Marc Sebora. President Lenz called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm. Vice President Walser made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 29, 2006 Regular Meeting. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Secretary Wetterling asked about the payment to I & S Engineers & Architects - Professional Services. This is payment for surveying the pipeline. And he asked about the payment to Twin Cities & Western Railroad - Lease - Railroad Crossing. We pay for the railroad right -of -way crossings. Commissioner Bordson asked about the payment to Total Compliance. This is for drug and alcohol testing for electric and gas departments. President Lenz asked if we could put together an itemized list of who has received rebates from the Energy Conservation Program and cross - reference that with the list from 2002 to check for duplication. Jan Sifferath will research this. Commissioner Cook asked if we have something in place to cross reference duplication and if we don't, we should develop something. Secretary Wetterling made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of $3,877,815.31 (detailed listing in payable book). Commissioner Bordson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm discussed the accounts payable. Utilities Plus under billed us for January, February and also March. Our contract is based off a retail rate with Xcel. In January, they reset their FCA, however, they did not increase the energy rate. It would appear the FCA people did not talk with the billing people. As a consequence, HUC was underbilled. We questioned Utilities Plus on our bill in January. We advised Utilities Plus it is going to take us three months to pay them back. That payment plan appears to be okay with them. Fortunately, we have the rate stabilization fund to fall back on. Our customers will see little impact, if any on their bills, due to the rate stabilization fund. Jan explained the medical insurance fund account. The few claims that were charged to our account mistakenly last month, amounted to less than $30,000 in claims and that did not have a big impact on our deficit. We still need to evaluate other insurance plan options. Commissioner Wetterling made a motion to approve the financial statement and budget year to date. Commissioner Cook seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Paul Harvego, Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing presented the 2005 audit. Mr. Harvego informed the board that a decision will need to be made regarding the medical insurance fund. We're paying out more in claims than we're getting in premiums. Our big claims over the last few months have hurt us. When we make a decision the report can easily be restated and reissued. Because the money has already been spent, it does not affect the bottom line. Also discussed was the fact that HUC has an Employee Recognition Banquet that the Commission pays for. Because it is in our Employee Handbook and is offered to our employees, we are not violating any state rules. Mr. Harvego also reported on new standards for audits as it relates to accounting issues and internal controls. After the presentation, Commissioner Cook made a motion to accept/approve the 2005 audit. Vice President Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm presented the Vision, Mission & Value Statements - Section 1 - Strategic Management Process (tabled from February 22, 2006 and March 29, 2006 regular meetings) with the changes that Commissioner Cook had suggested. Secretary Wetterling made a motion to adopt the Vision, Mission & Value Statements - Section 1 - Strategic Management Process with noted changes to spelling and grammar. Commissioner Cook seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm referred to an e-mail from Attorney Sebora asking that the Employee Recognition Banquet be scheduled as an open meeting because more than three Commissioners might be present. This will avoid any potential violations as it relates to the open meeting law. Commissioner Cook made a motion to approve the Employee Recognition Banquet scheduled for May 19, 2006, as an open meeting. Commissioner Bordson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm presented the changes to policies on purchasing. The level of purchasing authority has been changed because it was too low, and a separate section has been added for local purchases. Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve the changes to policies on purchasing with the noted changes to spelling and grammar. Commissioner Bordson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm presented the changes to services in the policies and requirements booklet. This is just for approval to the change in the placement of meters in the electric and gas sections. Contractors have been notified. Vice President Walser made a motion to approve the changes to services in the policies and requirements booklet with the removal of the word 'accessible' on page 12 in the electric section and page 18 of the gas section, and with Manager Kumm's approval to the changes in the rest of the booklet. Commissioner Cook seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Walser made a motion to table the approval of Service Agreement Renewal with Carrier Commercial Services. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm presented the utilities bill re- design. The new bill layout will provide more of an itemized bill for customers. After discussion it was decided that a simple explanation be added to the back of the bill explaining the fuel cost and power cost adjustment clauses. It will take a couple of months before the new layout will be implemented. Secretary Wetterling made a motion to table the settlement agreement between Sib - Ren -Fair and HUC until further notice. Commissioner Bordson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Requisitions #001772 and #001811 were presented for approval. Number 001772 is for 1,700' of 8" steel pipe. This is to rebuild the gas line to the downtown power plant after the Highway 7 reconstruction. Number 001811 is for a 2006 John Deere backhoe to replace a 1988 John Deere backhoe. Vice President Walser made a motion to approve requisition #001772 for 1,700' of 8" steel pipe from Ferguson Thrall Distribution Inc. for $38,563.65, and to approve requisition #001811 for 2006 John Deer backhoe loader with extended warranty from RDO Equipment for $75,120.36. Commissioner Cook seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm presented requisition #001818 for additional surveying services on the natural gas pipeline from I & S Engineers & Architects, Inc for $38,250. This a requirement to manage the integrity of the pipeline. Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve requisition #001818 for Additional Surveying Services on the Natural Gas Pipeline from I & S Engineering & Architects, Inc for $38,250. Commissioner Bordson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Requisitions #001849, #001850, #001851, and #001852 were presented for approval. These are budgeted items for the Highway 7 gas line reconstruction. The downtown plant will be down for three weeks. We will not be able to generate during that time. Commissioner Bordson made a motion to approve requisitions #001849, #001850, #001851, and #001852 for the Highway 7 Gas Line Reconstruction from Northern Pipeline Construction Company. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm explained that we need to purchase diesel fuel for plant 1, but because the amount exceeds our purchasing authority, we are asking for authorization for staff to purchase diesel fuel. We will do this under one contract with Schmeling Oil Company. Vice President Walser made a motion to authorize staff to purchase diesel fuel on requisition #001836. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm presented the charge -off of non - collectible accounts. This is done one or two times yearly. A record is also kept of these accounts and if someone moves back into our services, they need to pay the uncollectible account in full before service will be rendered to them. We cannot collect on the bankrupt accounts. Jan Sifferath will check to see if this amount is going up or down compared to previous years. Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve the charge -offs of non - collectible accounts. (Detailed listing on page 2,608 of April general journal.) Commissioner Bordson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Manager Kumm reported on the annual meeting with MRES. Report on Big Stone II; we will need three permits: certificate of need by next year in April or May, clean air permit and, siting permit with the State of South Dakota. Their monthly meetings are the second Thursday of the month. We are the 60th member to join MRES. We will check on the 3M gas contract when we have the quarterly meetings with 3M. Steven Lancaster was congratulated on being the new Director of the Electric Division. Manager Kumm will present the Customer Service - Section 3 - Strategic Management Process at next months meeting. He will also present the parallel generation policy. Division Reports Gas - John Webster We've earned $17,000 from the pipeline from BP - they have used it for storage Gopher State One -Call ticket management software can reduce costs by 30% Sib -Ren -Fair landowners want more than just land leveling - we land level only Business - Jan Sifferath Editing /amending employee handbook: 1 for staff - 1 for union Interview for purchasing agent next week Voluntary insurance plan for employees - no cost to HUC Working with Paul Harvego on audit Electric - Don Merkins Nothing to report Legal Update None Don Merkins was presented with a plaque for his 34 years of dedicated service to Hutchinson Utilities Commission. Old Business None New Business Commissioner Cook would like to see advertising of the rebate program one month in advance before the bills go out with application form, if we run the same kind of energy conservation program in the future. Commissioner Cook asked about the Engineering Technician job. We have received few applications for this position but we are still searching. Commissioner Cook made a motion to adjourn at 3:43 pm. cretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. ATTEST ;secretary a� History of Hutchinson Utilities Commission The morning of November 28, 1936 was a memorable one for the citizens of Hutchinson and the people of this area. For on that day, electricity from Hutchinson's own Municipal Electric Plant flowed into the home of Frank Zila, first patron to receive power. Tremendous strides have been made by this home owned plant since that day, and your municipal plant is now one of the most successful in the entire nation serving towns the size of Hutchinson. Hutchinson Utilities present electric generation capacity is 103,000 kilowatts. A far cry from the 60- kilowatt dynamo which furnished Hutchinson's first electricity on December 20, 1900. At that time 80 customers went on the line with 800 private lights, 2 private arc lights, 4 Main Street and thirty -two 32 candlepower incandescent street lights. Electricity was first furnished by a local corporation, who sold their interests to Northwest Light & Power Co. in 1915. Northern States Power Co. took over in 1924, and in 1936, the Hutchinson Municipal Electric Plant was established. During the first year of operation, the Plant served a total of 1171 electric meters. Today it serves nearly 7,000 electric meters. In 1960, Hutchinson Utilities Commission went into the Natural Gas Business. Since that time, Hutchinson Utilities has grown its natural gas business to serve approximately 5,000 gas meters. In addition, the gas utility also provides natural gas transportation, and natural gas to the electric division's generating plants, and the City of New Ulm. In 2003, the gas utility constructed a natural gas transmission pipeline, which provides the transportation of natural gas for the communities of New Ulm, Fairfax, and others, including Hutchinson. The value of the electric plant, and gas plant serving Hutchinson is now in excess of $100,000,000. Hutchinson Utilities presently has revenues in excess of $40,000,000, and contributes in excess of $1,000,000 annually to the City of Hutchinson, so the City can make needed improvements and hold taxes down. Vision As we move into the next decade, Hutchinson Utilities Commission will continue to be a locally owned public utility that anticipates and meets the community's utility needs at the lowest achievable rates. Hutchinson Utilities Commission, as a publicly owned enterprise, is vital to the community to maintain and enhance the quality of life, the economy, and the environment. As a publicly owned enterprise in a competitive environment, the Utilities is a role model for the public sector with its streamlined form of governance. While the city maintains ultimate control, the utilities and its board have autonomy for the critical operation and policy decisions that are necessary for competitive success. Hutchinson Utilities Commission has earned this freedom to pursue courses of action as required within broad policy guidelines. in Hutchinson Utilities Commission recognizes that it is a municipally owned business enterprise, as such it will continue to look for opportunities to grow as a business. As an enterprise fund of the City of Hutchinson, the Hutchinson Utilities Commission provides direct and indirect benefits to the city and its residents. We contribute a fair return on investment to the city, which in turn help to reduce taxes in the community. Our governmental and street lighting services are models for local governments across the northern tier of the country. We work closely with city Staff to facilitate planned growth in the community and partner with the city wherever possible to share services, thus reducing costs and increasing efficiency for both entities and our customers. Hutchinson Utilities commission is environmentally conscious and responsible. While continuing to explore its options as it pertains to power and natural gas supply, we actively look for opportunities to expand our use of alternative energies and incorporate its use in our energy portfolio through direct involvement, partnerships, and secondary participation. Recognizing that conservation is an easy, cost effective means to reduce energy consumption, we encourage conservation in our practices, as well as those of our customers. Our industrial and commercial customers view us as partners in their businesses. We anticipate their requirements, we listen to their needs, we respond with flexible services delivered with superior quality, and we work with them to prevent situations that would disrupt service. All commercial and industrial customers recognize the economic and business advantages that Hutchinson Utilities Commission provides. When new businesses consider locating in our area, our commercial and industrial customers point to Hutchinson Utilities Commission as one of the community's primary advantages. Our residential customers view Hutchinson Utilities Commission as the benchmark government organization. We are publicly owned and locally controlled; yet we provide service with productivity and quality levels that exceed those of most private sector organizations. We break the stereotype of rigid and inefficient government organizations. We are innovative and flexible in meeting citizen needs; we care about the community and its environment. We are widely respected for our customer focus, technical expertise, and inn_ ovative service development and delivery. Our residential customers are quite aware of the fact that our lower cost service results in more disposable income which helps drive the local economy. As an organization we are able to achieve extraordinary levels of performance because we function as a team. We understand that the only way we can fulfill our mission and stay ahead of the increasing levels of competition is to take advantage of the synergy we can achieve by working together. The people of Hutchinson Utilities Commission reflect the diversity of our customer base, which we see as a strength because that diversity allows us to better understand our customers' requirements. We practice mutual respect daily and have developed effective communication mechanisms that allow personnel to confidently express their concerns regarding problems or barriers that interfere with their ability to deliver outstanding service. These concerns are listened to carefully so issues can be resolved at the level that they occur. We recognize that our competitive position is maintained only through the knowledge and expertise of our people. The people of Hutchinson Utilities Commission are our 7 LJ competitive advantage. Therefore, investments in personnel development are essential to our continued service, innovation, productivity improvements, and customer satisfaction. The people of HUC act in a professional and courteous manner and treat all people, as they would want to be treated. The people of Hutchinson Utilities Commission are ambassadors of the Utilities, and the City of Hutchinson, and are aware of the image they portray to the public. Mission The Hutchinson Utilities Commission will provide economical, reliable electric and natural gas service within our service territory and the Midwest, while contributing to the economic vitality of the City of Hutchinson and our customers. Values We value the concepts of local control, innovativeness, flexibility in our decision making, and conduct our business in an environmentally responsible manner. We value our community our customers and our employees. We value an employee friendly workplace, provide skills training, and provide a safe work environment. 1 Amended July 28, 2004 Amended April 28, 2006 POLICIES POLICY ON PURCHASING State Statute 471:345 Hutchinson Utilities Commission hereby adopts a general policy on the purchasing of equipment, supplies and services. All purchases shall require supervisor permission. Emergency situations may require a deviation from this policy to insure electric and /or natural gas services to the customers of the Hutchinson Utilities. Joint purchasing of materials, supplies and services shall be considered with other departments only when net economic benefits can be seen. When a tie exists between low bids, preference will be given to a local supplier. For purchases when the estimate is more than $50,000: 1. The Hutchinson Utilities Commission will request permission to advertise for bids. 2. Specifications shall be made available to all prospective bidders. 3. Bids will be opened at a public bid opening. Date will be set in the advertisement for bids. 4. The staff will review bids and recommend to the Hutchinson Utilities Commission to accept the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. 5. Hutchinson Utilities Commission will enter into a contract with the responsible bidder. For purchases between $15,000 and $50,000: 1. The Hutchinson Utilities Commission staff will solicit written, informal quotations from at least three (3) suppliers and tabulate the results. 2. Staff will recommend acceptance of the lowest responsible quote. 3. Hutchinson Utilities Commission will approve the quote. For purchases between $1,000 and $15,000: 1. The Hutchinson Utilities Commission staff will solicit written, informal quotations from at least two (2) suppliers and tabulate the results. 2. Staff will recommend acceptance of the lowest responsible quote to the General Manager for approval. For purchases of $1,000 or less: Directors are authorized to approve requisitions via the WINS Software System for purchases requiring a purchase order number. If purchase order numbers are not required each Division may use their assigned credit card. 1. Division Director /Manager will approve all item requests prior to purchasing the item. 2. Receipts will be given to each Division Director /Manager as items are purchased to initial, assign appropriate account number and give a description of the item purchased; then forward to Accounting. 3. Accounting will keep a file for each Division until monthly credit card statements are received and reconciled. Petty cash may be used for purchases less than $25.00. Employees may make local purchases with prior approval from their Director /Manager. The employee has the option of using a HUC credit card, paying cash for the item, if less than $25.00, and being reimbursed from petty cash, or making the purchase at a local retailer with whom we have an account established. All receipts must to be turned in to the appropriate Director /Manager to initial, assign appropriate account number and then forward to Accounting. G:Drive /Jan /Purchasing Policies ELECTRIC METER PLACEMENT Hutchinson Utilities Commission reserves the right to specify the electric meter location on all installations. All meters must be located on an external wall.. New construction electric meters must be located within 1 O feet of the natural gas meter if HUC is providing both services. Electric meters shall be readily accessible for examination, reading, replacement or necessary maintenance. Decks may not be constructed over an electric meter. Hutchinson Utilities Commission does not allow electric meters to be enclosed in a fenced in area. Electric service lineshnetering facilities may be relocated to a location agreed upon by HUC. The customer will be responsible for all costs involved in relocating these faci.liti.es. Hutchinson Utilities Commission requires a minimum of a 3 -foot clear zone in front of the electric meter. Reasonable care must be taken to protect all metering facilities when remodeling, roofing, painting, etc. In the event of damage to the electric facilities, the customer shall be responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing the electric facilities. Conditions may exist which nnay require other restrictions or distances (e.g. multiple meters or commercial /industria6. Any exceptions require the approval of Hutchinson Utilities Commission prior to the start of construction. If violations or deviations are determined, the customer will be responsible for the cost of the correction. Electric Meter Placement Continued; Single Family Dwellings All, residential electric metering facilities shall be located on the side of the home within six feet of the front building wall and 60" from finished grade. Front building wall is defined as the wall nearest the street of the resident's living space. Multi - Family Dwellings /Multiple Business Establishments All HUC electric meters must be located on the exterior wall of the building. Individual metering is required for each single- family private residence contained in a multi - family dwelling and each separately owned and /or operated business. In addition, if required, a "house meter" shall also be required in these establishments. Commercial or Industrial All commercial and industrial electric meters must be located outside. If remodeling is done to the premises, which would cause the meter to be located inside, the owner, at owner's expense, must relocate the meter. NATURAL GAS METER REQUIREMENTS AND PLACEMENT HUC shall furnish and install the natural gas meter at no charge to the customer. Hutchinson Utilities Commission reserves the right to specify the natural gas meter location on all installations. All meters must be located on an external wall of the building, at a distance of no less than 3 feet from fresh air intakes, windows or door openings. New construction natural gas meters must be located within 10 feet of the electric meter if HUC is providing both services. Access to all meters shall not be obstructed. Natural gas meters shall be located in ventilated spaces readily accessible for examination, reading, replacement or necessary maintenance. Decks shall not be constructed over a natural gas meter. Hutchinson Utilities Commission does not allow natural gas meters to be enclosed in a fenced in area. Natural gas meters shall not be placed where they will be subject to damage, such as adjacent to a driveway or other locations subject to vehicular traffic, under a fire escape, in public passages, where they will be subject to excessive corrosion or vibration or in areas subject to ice and snow damage. Natural gas meters shall not be located where they will be subjected to extreme temperatures or sudden extreme temperature changes (e.g., air ducts, dryer vents). Minimum distances between natural gas meters to furnace intakes shall be followed per the'zmanufacturer's specifications. Natural gas regulators shall be located at least 3 feet from any source of ignition or any source of heat that may damage the facilities. Hutchinson Utilities Commission requires a minimum of a 3 -foot clear zone in front of the natural gas meter. Reasonable care must be taken to protect all metering facilities when remodeling, roofing, painting, etc. In the event of damage to the natural gas facilities, the customer shall be responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing the natural gas facilities. Conditions may exist which may require other restrictions or distances (e.g. multiple meters etc.). Any exceptions require the approval of Hutchinson Utilities Commission prior to the start of construction. If violations or deviations are determined the customer will be responsible for the cost of the correction. Single Family Dwellings HUC shall provide natural gas to residential customers at a delivery pressure of 7 inches of water column measured at the inlet to the natural gas meter. All residential natural gas metering facilities shall be located on the side of the home within six feet of the front building wall. Front building wall is defined as the wall nearest the street of the resident's living space. Multi - Family Dwellings /Multiple Business Establishments Delivery pressures greater than 7" of water column, for multi - family and multiple business establishments, shall only be allowed by the prior approval of HUC. The customer must provide adequate over- pressure protection for all fuel lines subject to increased delivery pressure. The single metering of multiple family dwellings, apartment buildings or multiple business establishments within a single building is permitted to the extent that each building is centrally heated. Individual metering is required for all individually heated, single - family private residences and each separately heated, owned and /or operated business. Please contact HUC for specifications regarding meter facilities. Commercial /Industrial Facilities Delivery pressures greater than 7" of water column, for commercial and industrial applications, shall only be allowed by the prior approval of HUC. The customer must provide adequate over - pressure protection for all fuel lines subject to increased delivery pressure. Please contact HUC for specifications regarding meter facilities. HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION 225 MICHIGAN ST. SE, HUTCHINSON MN 55350 -1905 PHONE NO. 320 - 587 -4746 DUE DATE PAYMENT DUE 04/17/06 201.59 JOHN DOE 555 ANYWHERE DR SE HUTCHINSON MN 55350- PAGE: 1 ACCOUNT NUMBER 00- 0000 -0 -00 INDICATE PAYMENT ENCLOS 04/05/06 Remit To: HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION 225 MICHIGAN ST. SE HUTCHINSON MN 55350 -1905 SERVICE INFORMATION - RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS ACCOUNT NUMBER DATE DUE ELECTRIC POWER ADJUSTMENT 00-0000-0-00 4/17/2006 PER KWH: 0.00525 AMOUNT: 7.19 SERVICE ADDRESS GAS FUEL ADJUSTMENT 555 ANYWHERE DR SE PER CF: 0.00105 AMOUNT: 5.15 READING DATES READINGS DAYS FROM I USED I PREVIOUS CURRENT I 9 2 1 3/24 31 70420 71790 1 3/24 31 6017 6066 USAGE I DESCRIPTION PREVIOUS BALANCE PAYMENT 3/13 1,370 ELEC RESIDENTIAL 4,900 GAS RESIDENTIAL SALES TAX Currernf b;/,f WiM arts h & dry only full loads of clothes. Line dry when possible. IAMOUNT 207.10 207.10 CR 133.15 56.14 12.30 PAYMENT DUE 201.59 HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION 225 MICHIGAN ST. SE HUTCHINSON, MN 55350 -1905 PHONE NO. 320 -587 -4746 HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION PAGE: 1 ^225 MICHIGAN ST. SE, HUTCHINSON MN 55350 -1905 ACCOUNT NUMBER PHONE NO. 320 - 587 -4746 00- 0000 -0 -00 DUE DATE PAYMENT DUE INDICATE PAYMENT ENCLOS 04/17/06 201.59 04/05/06 JOHN DOE 555 ANYWHERE DR SE Remit To: HUTCHINSON MN 55350- HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION 225 MICHIGAN ST. SE HUTCHINSON MN 55350 -1905 SERVICE INFORMATION - RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS ACCOUNT NUMBER DATE DUE ELECTRIC POWER ADJUSTMENT 00- 0000-0 -00 4/17/2006 PER KWH: 0.00525 AMOUNT: 7.19 SERVICE ADDRESS GAS FUEL ADJUSTMENT 555 ANYWHERE DR SE PER CF: 0.00105 AMOUNT: 5.15 READING DATES READINGS DAYS FROM I USED I PREVIOUS CURRENT I USAGE I DESCRIPTION I AMOUNT PREVIOUS BALANCE 207.10 PAYMENT 3/13 20710 2/21 3/24 31 70420 71790 1,370 ELEC RESIDENTIAL BASE CHARGE 1370 KWH @ $.0872 1370 KWH - Power Adj ELEC SALES TAX ELEC TOTAL 2121 3/24 31 6017 6066 4,900 GAS RESIDENTIAL BASE CHARGE 4900 CF @ $.00908 4900 CF - Fuel Adj GAS SALES TAX GAS TOTAL %lie w d es i r - {{ Wash & dry only full loads of clothes. Line dry when possible. HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION 225 MICHIGAN ST. SE HUTCHINSON, MN 55350 -1905 6.50 119.46 7.19 8.65 141.80 6.50 44.49 5.15 3.65 59.79 PAYMENT DUE 201.59 PHONE NO. 320 -587 -4746 HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION 225 MICHIGAN ST. SE, HUTCHINSON MN 55350 -1905 PHONE NO. 320 -587 -4746 DUE DATE 'PAYMENT DUE 04/17/06 188.45 JOHN DOE 555 ANYWHERE DR SE HUTCHINSON MN 55350- PAGE: 1 ACCOUNT NUMBER 00- 0000 -0 -00 INDICATE PAYMENT ENCLOS 04/05/06 Remit To: HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION 225 MICHIGAN ST. SE HUTCHINSON MN 55350 -1905 SERVICE INFORMATION - RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS ACCOUNT NUMBER DATE DUE ELECTRIC POWER ADJUSTMENT 00-0000 -0-00 4/17/2006 PER KWH: 0.00000 AMOUNT: 0.00 SERVICE ADDRESS GAS FUEL ADJUSTMENT 555 ANYWHERE DR SE PER CF: 0.0000.0_ AMOUNT: 0.00 READING DATES READINGS DAYS FROM I USED I PREVIOUS CURRENT I 1 2 1 3/24 31 70420 71790 1 3/24 31 6017 6066 USAGE I DESCRIPTION PREVIOUS BALANCE PAYMENT 3/13 1,370 ELEC RESIDENTIAL 4,900 GAS RESIDENTIAL SALES TAX Curren "f b; ii Zero p we cltll 1 h & dry only full loads of clothes. Line dry when possible. IAMOUNT 207.10 207.10 CR 125.96 50.99 11.50 PAYMENT DUE 188.45 HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION 225 MICHIGAN ST. SE HUTCHINSON, MN 55350 -1905 PHONE NO. 320 - 587 -4746 HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION 225 MICHIGAN ST. SE, HUTCHINSON MN 55350 -1905 PHONE NO. 320- 587 -4746 DUE DATE PAYMENT DUE 04/17/06 188.45 JOHN DOE 555 ANYWHERE DR SE HUTCHINSON MN 55350- PAGE: 1 ACCQUNT NUMBER 00- 0000 -0 -00 INDICATE PAYMENT ENCLOS 04/05/06 Remit To: HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION 225 MICHIGAN ST. SE HUTCHINSON MN 55350 -1905 SERVICE INFORMATION - RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS ACCOUNT NUMBER DATE DUE ELECTRIC POWER ADJUSTMENT 00-0000-0-00 4/17/2006 PER KWH: 0.00000 AMOUNT: 0.00 SERVICE ADDRESS GAS FUEL ADJUSTMENT 555 ANYWHERE DR SE PER CF: 0.00000 AMOUNT: 0.00 READING DATES READINGS DAYS FROM I USED I PREVIOUS CURRENT I USAGE I DESCRIPTION I AMOUNT PREVIOUS BALANCE 207.10 PAYMENT 3/13 207.10 C 2/21 3/24 31 70420 71790 1,370 ELEC RESIDENTIAL BASE CHARGE 6.50 1370 KWH @ $.0872 119.46 ELEC SALES TAX 8,19 ELEC TOTAL 134.15 2/21 3/24 31 6017 6066 4,900 GAS RESIDENTIAL BASF CHARGE 6.50 4900 CF @ $.00908 44.49 GAS SALES TAX 3.31 GAS TOTAL 54.30 Neej deSI. rh - 6jilkoed 10040erl¢uel Wash & dry only full loads of clothes. 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Payments are due: in advance net 3 O days from date of invoice other (explain) ADDITIONAL TERMS: • NPL will repair or replace, at its sole option and cost, any materials and/or workmanship of the Work if, within one year from Owner's final acceptance of same, any such material or workmanship is confirmed by NPL as not meeting applicable specification(s). • NPL will comply with all laws and ordinances applicable to the Work or its performance. • Subject to Owner's final payment, NPL will deliver the Work free and clear of any lien or encumbrance stemming from performance of the Work. • NPL will maintain insurance polices of the types and amounts indicated below: • Commercial General Liability — $1 million per occurrence; $2 million general aggregate • Workers' Compensation — at levels required by the State in which Work is performed • Automobile Liability — covering all vehicles used by NPL in connection with the Work at no less than $1 million combined single limit. • NPL will indemnify Owner from and against claims or losses stemming from performance of the Work if, and to the extent that, any such claim or loss is caused by the negligent act or omission of NPL and is for death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property. • Owner warrants that he /she has the necessary legal rights to the site upon which NPL has been asked to perform the Work, and that he /she is authorized to enter into this Agreement. Interest will be chareed at an annual rate of 18% on all past due amounts. NEITHER NPL NOR OWNER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF THE PARTY AGAINST WHOM LIABILITY IS SOUGHT HAS BEEN ADVISED OR IS OTHERWISE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. NPL's profit on Work actually performed shall not constitute a "consequential" damage. Northern Pipeline Construction Company By 1,49 c-,+ 111mN4 y �� Title 5/24/05 LENZ 1 =M/V/2�! NPL CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT DATE: g{//a, (00 6 OWNER: /- 107'cH /iv5o0 UT /'4-/ T /'C=S SCOPE OF WORK: '/ S TCCL GffS //U CONTRACT SUM: Owner shall pay (choose any or all options, as appropriate): fixed price of _ CI, , O o dollars unit prices in accordance with the attached schedule time and material rates and prices in accordance with the attached schedule INVOICING & PAYMENT: NPL will invoice for work performed on a weekly basis. Payments are due: in advance net 3 O days from date of invoice other (explain) 12001 Work ") ADDITIONAL TERMS: • NPL will repair or replace, at its sole option and cost, any materials and/or workmanship of the Work if, within one year from Owner's final acceptance of same, any such material or workmanship is confirmed by NPL as not meeting applicable specification(s). • NPL will comply with all laws and ordinances applicable to the Work or its performance. • Subject to Owner's final payment, NPL will deliver the Work free and clear of any lien or encumbrance stemming from performance of the Work. • NPL will maintain insurance polices of the types and amounts indicated below: • Commercial General Liability — $1 million per occurrence; $2 million general aggregate • Workers' Compensation — at levels required by the State in which Work is performed • Automobile Liability — covering all vehicles used by NPL in connection with the Work at no less than $1 million combined single limit. • NPL will indemnify Owner from and against claims or losses stemming from performance of the Work if, and to the extent that, any such claim or loss is caused by the negligent act or omission of NPL and is for death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property. • Owner warrants that he /she has the necessary legal rights to the site upon which NPL has been asked to perform the Work, and that he /she is authorized to enter into this Agreement. Interest will be charged at an annual rate of 18% on all oast due amounts. NEITHER NPL NOR OWNER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF THE PARTY AGAINST WHOM LIABILITY IS SOUGHT HAS BEEN ADVISED OR IS OTHERWISE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. NPL's profit on Work actually performed shall not constitute a "consequential" damage. Northern Pipeline Construction Company By 149 e-A 114141,tllf v �2 Title 5/24/05 NZ 1 I ��/p NPL CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT DATE: LO 6/0 6 OWNER: N07"GNi.V, Sow UTi l- / 7-, L- 5 SCOPE OF WORK: A E /`16 tl " 7"« c- 6.,4S A i.- /v w ;` CAIe4w, aoob' CONTRACT SUM: Owner shall pay (choose any or all options, as appropriate): fixed price of q 61 5 D O dollars unit prices in accordance with the attached schedule time and material rates and prices in accordance with the attached schedule ( "Work ") INVOICING & PAYMENT: NPL will invoice for work performed on a weekly basis. Payments are due: in advance net 3 U days from date of invoice ❑ other (explain) ADDITIONAL TERMS: • NPL will repair or replace, at its sole option and cost, any materials and/or workmanship of the Work if, within one year from Owner's final acceptance of same, any such material or workmanship is confirmed by NPL as not meeting applicable specification(s). • NPL will comply with all laws and ordinances applicable to the Work or its performance. • Subject to Owner's final payment, NPL will deliver the Work free and clear of any lien or encumbrance stemming from performance of the Work. • NPL will maintain insurance polices of the types and amounts indicated below: • Commercial General Liability - $1 million per occurrence; $2 million general aggregate • Workers' Compensation - at levels required by the State in which Work is performed • Automobile Liability - covering all vehicles used by NPL in connection with the Work at no less than $1 million combined single limit. • NPL will indemnify Owner from and against claims or losses stemming from performance of the Work if, and to the extent that, any such claim or loss is caused by the negligent act or omission of NPL and is for death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property. • Owner warrants that he /she has the necessary legal rights to the site upon which NPL has been asked to perform the Work, and that he /she is authorized to enter into this Agreement. Interest will be chareed at an annual rate of 18% on all past due amounts. NEITHER NPL NOR OWNER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF THE PARTY AGAINST WHOM LIABILITY IS SOUGHT HAS BEEN ADVISED OR IS OTHERWISE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. NPL's profit on Work actually performed shall not constitute a "consequential" damage. Northern Pipeline Construction Company J,&e_ By 4,k -A Title 5/24/05 s NPL CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT DATE: 4L�a 6/orb OWNER: UTi L-/ T,*C S SCOPE OF WORK: k E m 6 de " 5-T&--c 6,14S A /r ti N w ;' 'J CAf?gox, a ooh' ( "Work ") CONTRACT SUM: Owner shall pay (choose any or all options, as appropriate): FV fixed price of 14 ( 5 o O dollars unit prices in accordance with the attached schedule time and material rates and prices in accordance with the attached schedule INVOICING & PAYMENT: NPL will invoice for work performed on a weekly basis. Payments are due: in advance net 3 U days from date of invoice ❑ other (explain) ADDITIONAL TERMS: • NPL will repair or replace, at its sole option and cost, any materials and/or workmanship of the Work if, within one year from Owner's final acceptance of same, any such material or workmanship is confirmed by NPL as not meeting applicable specification(s). • NPL will comply with all laws and ordinances applicable to the Work or its performance. • Subject to Owner's fmal payment, NPL will deliver the Work free and clear of any lien or encumbrance stemming from performance of the Work. • NPL will maintain insurance polices of the types and amounts indicated below: • Commercial General Liability — $1 million per occurrence; $2 million general aggregate • Workers' Compensation — at levels required by the State in which Work is performed • Automobile Liability — covering all vehicles used by NPL in connection with the Work at no less than $1 million combined single limit. • NPL will indemnify Owner from and against claims or losses stemming from performance of the Work if, and to the extent that, any such claim or loss is caused by the negligent act or omission of NPL and is for death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property. • Owner warrants that he /she has the necessary legal rights to the site upon which NPL has been asked to perform the Work, and that he /she is authorized to enter into this Agreement. Interest will be charged at an annual rate of 18% on all past due amounts. NEITHER NPL NOR OWNER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF THE PARTY AGAINST WHOM LIABILITY IS SOUGHT HAS BEEN ADVISED OR IS OTHERWISE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. NPL's profit on Work actually performed shall not constitute a "consequential" damage. Northern Pipeline Construction Company By Title 5/24/05 1 NPL CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT DATE: OWNER: /!U TG/fliv S oN UTI T. �`S SCOPE OF WORK: IN S TA t- 4, 144,4!N d 3 - 31 itlCw Sc'� t/ /ccS A/U n a Tc-s r i- r—el -Iy c-T Sit r/icES ( "Work ") CONTRACT SUM: Owner shall pay (choose any or all options, as appropriate): fixed price of q9 S-00 dollars unit prices in accordance with the attached schedule time and material rates and prices in accordance with the attached schedule INVOICING & PAYMENT: NPL will invoice for work performed on a weekly basis. Payments are due: in advance net 3 O days from date of invoice F1 other (explain) ADDITIONAL TERMS: • NPL will repair or replace, at its sole option and cost, any materials and/or workmanship of the Work if, within one year from Owner's final acceptance of same, any such material or workmanship is confirmed by NPL as not meeting applicable specification(s). • NPL will comply with all laws and ordinances applicable to the Work or its performance. • Subject to Owner's final payment, NPL will deliver the Work free and clear of any lien or encumbrance stemming from performance of the Work. • NPL will maintain insurance polices of the types and amounts indicated below: • Commercial General Liability — $1 million per occurrence; $2 million general aggregate • Workers' Compensation — at levels required by the State in which Work is performed • Automobile Liability — covering all vehicles used by NPL in connection with the Work at no less than $1 million combined single limit. • NPL will indemnify Owner from and against claims or losses stemming from performance of the Work if, and to the extent that, any such claim or loss is caused by the negligent act or omission of NPL and is for death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property. • Owner warrants that he /she has the necessary legal rights to the site upon which NPL has been asked to perform the Work, and that he /she is authorized to enter into this Agreement. Interest will be charged at an annual rate of 18% on all Past due amounts. NEITHER NPL NOR OWNER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF THE PARTY AGAINST WHOM LIABILITY IS SOUGHT HAS BEEN ADVISED OR IS OTHERWISE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. NFL's profit on Work actually performed shall not constitute a "consequential" damage. Northern Pipeline Construction Company B o. y 14Q6i4 .lf4,41vIl G hie Title 5/24/05 1 �/v4r2� NPL CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT DATE: Za 6�0 6 OWNER: SCOPE OF WORK: INS TA [.- 4 � � � P Cy 4- X " D E- M.4 / N oL 3 - 31 I /t/&-64-) S ER l/ /C C.S AM) a TCS r d- GoNNcC -r 5C12 diCEs ( "Work ") CONTRACT SUM: Owner shall pay (choose any or all options, as appropriate): fixed price of -00 dollars unit prices in accordance with the attached schedule time and material rates and prices in accordance with the attached schedule INVOICING & PAYMENT: NPL will invoice for work performed on a weekly basis. Payments are due: 8 in advance net 3 O days from date of invoice ❑ other (explain) ADDITIONAL TERMS: • NPL will repair or replace, at its sole option and cost, any materials and/or workmanship of the Work if, within one year from Owner's final acceptance of same, any such material or workmanship is confirmed by NPL as not meeting applicable specification(s). • NPL will comply with all laws and ordinances applicable to the Work or its performance. • Subject to Owner's fmal payment, NPL will deliver the Work free and clear of any lien or encumbrance stemming from performance of the Work. • NPL will maintain insurance polices of the types and amounts indicated below: • Commercial General Liability — $1 million per occurrence; $2 million general aggregate • Workers' Compensation — at levels required by the State in which Work is performed • Automobile Liability — covering all vehicles used by NPL in connection with the Work at no less than $1 million combined single limit. • NPL will indemnify Owner from and against claims or losses stemming from performance of the Work if, and to the extent that, any such claim or loss is caused by the negligent act or omission of NPL and is for death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property. • Owner warrants that he /she has the necessary legal rights to the site upon which NPL has been asked to perform the Work, and that he /she is authorized to enter into this Agreernent. Interest will be charged at an annual rate of 18% on all aasit due amounts. NEITHER NPL NOR OWNER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF THE: PARTY AGAINST WHOM LIABILITY IS SOUGHT HAS BEEN ADVISED OR IS OTHERWISE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. NPL's profit on Work actually performed shall not constitute a "consequential" damage. Northern Pipeline Construction Company By 14 6 A ,f,1 ,41v,4 C, 6i( Title 5/24/05 1 1 mm/V/P� NPL CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT DATE: 4113 (o/0 (o OWNER: H U ?C H/ N S ON C,) Ti z- T,,'C- S SCOPE OF WORK: R Clpt oUC /o Ir AN6 G " GA S /11,,4;ti oN ,Q 4. Ule' If A CA o4 S 86V Y 17 ( "Work ") CONTRACT SUM: Owner shall pay (choose any or all options, as appropriate): fixed price of L/ 9� S O o dollars unit prices in accordance i ww th the attached schedule time and material rates and prices in accordance with the attached schedule INVOICING & PAYMENT: NPL will invoice for work performed on a weekly basis. Payments are due: in advance net 3 o days from date of invoice ❑ other (explain) ADDITIONAL TERMS: • NPL will repair or replace, at its sole option and cost, any materials and/or workmanship of the Work if, within one year from Owner's final acceptance of same, any such material or workmanship is confirmed by NPL as not meeting applicable specification(s). • NPL will comply with all laws and ordinances applicable to the Work or its performance. • Subject to Owner's final payment, NPL will deliver the Work free and clear of any lien or encumbrance stemming from performance of the Work. • NPL will maintain insurance polices of the types and amounts indicated below: • Commercial General Liability — $1 million per occurrence; $2 million general aggregate • Workers' Compensation — at levels required by the State in which Work is performed • Automobile Liability — covering all vehicles used by NPL in connection with the Work at no less than $1 million combined single limit. • NPL will indemnify Owner from and against claims or losses stemming from performance of the Work if, and to the extent that, any such claim or loss is caused by the negligent act or omission of NPL and is for death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property. • Owner warrants that he /she has the necessary legal rights to the site upon which NPL has been asked to perform the Work, and that he /she is authorized to enter into this Agreement. Interest will be charged at an annual rate of 18% on all past due amounts. NEITHER NPL NOR OWNER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF THE PARTY AGAINST WHOM LIABILITY IS SOUGHT HAS BEEN ADVISED OR IS OTHERWISE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. NPL's profit on Work actually performed shall not constitute a "consequential" damage. Northern Pipeline Construction Company By Title 5/24/05 Owner CRAIG LENZ Tit C i I J 1 awwo�/2! NPL CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT DATE: (0/0 0 OWNER: H U %C H "N S o/V C,) T/ e- i 7-I'd S SCOPE OF WORK: R C- At Cx/ C O Ff " ANO G "` GA S HlALU ON Q /— UC-r If-6 A CA C>S S H w Y 17 ( "Work ") CONTRACT SUM: Owner shall pay (choose any or all options, as appropriate): fixed price of S U o dollars unit prices in accordance with the attached schedule time and material rates and prices in accordance with the attached schedule INVOICING & PAYMENT: NPL will invoice for work performed on a weekly basis. Payments are due: in advance net 3 O days from date of invoice other (explain) ADDITIONAL TERMS: • NPL will repair or replace, at its sole option and cost, any materials and/or workmanship of the Work if, within one year from Owner's final acceptance of same, any such material or workmanship is confirmed by NPL as not meeting applicable specification(s). • NPL will comply with all laws and ordinances applicable to the Work or its performance. • Subject to Owner's final payment, NPL will deliver the Work free and clear of any lien or encumbrance stemming from performance of the Work. • NPL will maintain insurance polices of the types and amounts indicated below: • Commercial General Liability — $1 million per occurrence; $2 million general aggregate • Workers' Compensation — at levels required by the State in which Work is performed • Automobile Liability — covering all vehicles used by NPL in connection with the Work at no less than $1 million combined single limit. • NPL will indemnify Owner from and against claims or losses stemming from performance of the Work if, and to the extent that, any such claim or loss is caused by the negligent act or omission of NPL and is for death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property. • Owner warrants that he /she has the necessary legal rights to the site upon which NPL has been asked to perform the Work, and that he /she is authorized to enter into this Agreement. 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