Utility Credit Reference Form - Brainerd Public Utilities

8027 Highland Scenic Road PO Box 373
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-829-8726 |Phone
218-829-4703 |Fax
email@bpu.org

current CREDIT Customer

* * * * OFFICE USE ONLY * * * *

Customer Name:

Account #

BPU Service Address

UTILITY CREDIT REFERENCE

The use of a credit reference instead of paying a deposit is subject to the approval of Brainerd Public Utilities. In order for a deposit to be waived, customers must have a record of paying their utility bills on time for at least 11 of 12 consecutive months, and have not had any N.S.F. checks during this time. Service must have been established in your name within the last 12 months.

AUTHORIZATION TO DISCLOSE ACCOUNT INFORMATION

PREVIOUS UTILITY INFORMATION

Name of prior and/or current utility company:

Prior or current utility company Address:

Service Address

Name on Account

First

Last

I hereby authorize the release of credit information, as requested by Brainerd Public Utilities, regarding my credit standing while I was receiving service from your utility during the past 12 months.

Signature

Clear Signature

CREDIT REFERENCE

(The following is to be completed by the utility company that is providing information)

DATE SERVICE BEGAN

IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS :

NUMBER OF PENALTIES CHARGED:

Selected Value: 0

NUMBER OF TIMES SERVICE WAS DISCONNECTED FOR NON-PAYMENT:

Selected Value: 0

DATE SERVICE STOPPED

NUMBER OF DELINQUENT NOTICES:

Selected Value: 0

NUMBER OF DISCONNECT NOTICES:

Selected Value: 0

Signature of Credit Representative

Clear Signature

Phone

BPU BUSINESS OFFICE
Brainerd Public Utilities Business Office
8027 Highland Scenic Rd
PO Box 373
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-8726

CONTACT DETAILS

8027 Highland Scenic Rd.
Brainerd MN 56401
email@bpu.org
Business Office: (218) 829-8726
Emergencies: (218) 829-2193
City of Brainerd

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Schedule Of Fees

January, 2026

Disconnect/Reconnect Electricity

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (dropping lines, meter maintenance, etc)

No Charge

After hours Emergency Disconnect/Reconnect

No Charge

Temporary Service-If line is extended additional fees could be incurred

$150.00

Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

$50.00

Special Events

Service Charge (Additional charges could be incurred)

$150.00

Electric Commercial - Single Phase - base service charge per meter + kWh

Current Commercial Base + kWh

Turn Off/On Water

7:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.

No Charge

After hours Emergency Turn Off

No Charge

Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

$50.00

Tampering With Meter

Tampering Fee

$350.00

Additional Reconnect Fee

$50.00

3 month average deposit

Varies

New Water Service-1" (main to curb stop)

RESTORATION IS OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY

Total Costs Incurred

Water Main Tap

3/4" or 1" plus materials

$300.00

1 1/2" or 2" plus materials

$600.00

Water Meters

5/8" - 1/2" Iperl

$275.00

3/4" Iperl

$275.00

1" Iperl

$380.00

1 1/2" Omni-C2

$2,170.00

2" Omni-C2

$2,505.00

3" Omni-C2

$3,175.00

4" Omni T2

$5,510.00

Bulk Water Sales

Residential 3/4" - base service charge per meter + kWh

Current Res Mo. Charge

Charge per 1,000 gallons

Current Res Commodity Charge

Hydrant Meter Deposit - (Refundable)

$1,000.00

Pole Attachments - annually per pole

$7.00

Security Lights - monthly per light

$12.50 + sales tax

No charge to install if installed on existing pole

Oversize Loads

Under $500 estimate

Full estimate before move

Over $500 estimate

$500 + 50% of est. cost over $500

BPU Equipment and Employees

Hourly Rate Per Employee

$71.50/hr

After Hours Hourly Rate Per Employee

$107.25/hr

Materials

Materials + 20% & sales tax

Truck

$100/day

Backhoe

$45/hr

Generator

$950/day + fuel