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How do I add a base amount to a rate?

A base amount is the initial amount that's billed by the rate. The base amount is in addition to to the billed usage.  

Base Amount + Usage = Billed Amount

 

Example: City XYZ charges a base amount of $6 for sewer. The base amount may include waste treatment costs and/or a service charge for meter usage. 

 

Adding a base amount to a rate

1. Open Connect Utility Management > Organization > Rates. 

2. Use the Base Amount box to enter an amount. 

Rates, Base amount

 

202205, 2022

 

 

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