20160719notice_of_public_hearing.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 19,2016
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF MORNING VIEW WATER COMPANY )CASE NO.MNV-W-16-O1
FOR AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS )
RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER )NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SERVICE IN IDAHO )
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In May 2016,Morning View Water Company applied to the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission for authority to increase the rates its customers pay for water service.The
Company notes that it has not increased rates for about 10 years,and claims it needs to increase
them now to cover $104,452 in expenses from the installation of a third well and upgrades to the
two other wells.If the Company’s request is granted,residents of one-acre lots would pay $98.96
per month,and half-acre lot owners would pay $81.88 per month,a 100%increase over current
rates.Residents of the mobile home park would pay $48.61 per month,a 50%increase.In
addition,the Company is seeking to devise a new rate structure under which customers would
pay metered rates based on consumption rather than the current,flat monthly fee.’
The Company initially wanted the proposed changes to take effect on June 1,2016.
After receiving the Application,however,the Commission suspended the proposed effective date
to enable its Staff to assess the Application and afford interested persons an opportunity to file
comments.Order No.33531.The Commission Staff then conducted a public workshop to
inform customers about the Company’s proposal and the Commission’s process for reviewing it.
Customer comments must be filed by August 19,2016.In addition,customers,
public officials,and other interested persons will have the opportunity to testify before the
Commission at an August 23,2016 public hearing as noted below.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a public hearing
in this matter on TUESDAY,AUGUST 23,2016 AT 7:00 P.M.AT RIGBY CITY HALL,
158 W.FREMONT AVENUE,RIGBY,IDAHO.The purpose of the public hearing is for the
The Company’s Application,Commission Orders,and other filings in the case are available for public inspection
during regular business hours at the Commission offices.The documents are also available on the Commission’s
web site at www.puc.idaho.gov.Click on the “File Room”tab at the top of the page,scroll down to “Water Cases”
and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
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Commissioners to hear testimony from customers,public officials,and other interested members
of the public.All testimony will become part of the Commission’s formal record for this case.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be held in
facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other assistance in order to participate
in or understand testimony and argument at the public hearing may ask the Commission to
provide such assistance.The request for assistance must be received at least five working days
before the hearing,by contacting the Commission Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
P0 BOX 83720
BOISE,IDAHO 83720-0074
Telephone:[phone]
FAX:[phone]
Email:
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings will be held pursuant to the
Commission’s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code.The Commission may enter any
final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.All proceedings will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 3 1.01.01.000,etseq.
DATED at Boise,Idaho this I day of July 2016.
J2D.Jevell
COmmission Secretary
N:MNV-W-16-OIkk Public Hearing
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