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Provisions of the subsection shall not prevent a utility from seeking ® changes in rates pursuant to the provisions of subsection. (a) If, within 24 months of an adjustment in the rates as authorized by this subsection, the Board shall find that a utility did thereby exceed the range of its last authorized rate of return, it may order the utility to refund the difference to the rate payers. This provision shall not be construed to require a bond or corporate undertaking not otherwise required. (b) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no utility may adjust its rates under this subsection more than two times in • any 12 month period. CONNECTION CHARGE/CAPACITY DEMAND FEE Connection charges shall be established by public hearing prior to system going into operation. FRANCHISE FEE 1. The Utility hereby agrees to pay to the County a franchise fee in the amount of six percent (6%) of the Utility's annual gross receipts, (or the sum of five hundred dollars ($500), whichever is greater), derived from monthly service charges to defray the cost of regulation and for use of County rights-of-way and public places. The Utility shall pay the 6% franchise fee quarterly. Said fee shall be shown as a separate additional charge on utility bills. 2. The Utility shall supply the County with a copy of the Utility's annual report and financial statements. All records and all accounting of Utility shall be in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts of the National Association of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners and general accepted accounting principles. Within ninety (90) days after close of fiscal year, the Utility shall submit financial statements prepared by a CPA and in accordance with general accepting accounting standards and NARUC. Upon demand by the Board the Utility will submit audited financial statements certified by a CPA. Also, a letter from a CPA certifying that the six percent (6%) franchise fee and the two and one-half percent (2-1/2%) renewal and replacement account has been collected and disbursed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. SECTION XVI ESCROW CHARGES 1. The Utility agrees to pay a fee in the amount of the currently imposed impact fee for each unit in effect at the time of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, as a contribution in aid of construction charge for future connection to County wastewater collection systems 2. The County will establish separate interest bearing passbook for the wastewater system and will deposit all escrow charges paid for 9