ðɪs ɪz jˈuːʒuːəli ɐ flˈæt ɹˈeɪt ɡˈɪvən tə ðə mˈɛmbɚ tə kˈʌvɚ ðə kˈɔst ʌv juːtˈɪlᵻɾiz, ɹᵻɡˈɑːɹdləs ʌvðɪ ˈæktʃuːəl ɐmˈaʊnt.
This is usually a flat rate given to the member to cover the cost of utilities, regardless of the actual amount.