20070126notice_of_public_hearing.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 26, 2007
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF SPIRIT LAKE EAST WATER COMPANY
FOR AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS
RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER
SERVICE IN THE STATE OF IDAHO
CASE NO. SPL-06-
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on August 14 2006, Spirit Lake East Water
Company filed an Application requesting authority to increase its rates and charges for water
service. The Company requested approval to increase its rates from $12 to $24 for the first 9 000
gallons of water usage, and from $.1 0 to $.20 for every 100 gallons of water used by a customer
over 9 000 gallons per month. In addition, the Company asked approval for an increase in the
connection fee for new service from $1 200 to $2 500. The Company proposed an effective date
of September 14 2006 for the new rates.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Spirit Lake has been providing water service
for nearly 23 years and currently provides service to 280 customers in Kootenai and Bonner
Counties, Idaho. The Application states that the Company s rates for consumption have not
changed since initially approved by the Commission in November 1983. In June 2004, the
Commission approved an increase in the Company s connection fee from $650 to $1 200. The
Company states that the $2 500 connection fee it now proposes is the actual cost it incurs in
connecting a new customer to the water system. The Company is requesting the new service
connection fee to cover the amount actually paid to outside contractors who perform the
connection work.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission Staff will hold a public
workshop for Spirit Lake customers regarding the Application. The purpose of the public
workshop is to provide customers with an overview of the Company s Application and dispense
information. At the workshop, customers will have an opportunity to ask questions of the Staff
regarding the Company s rate case. Representatives of Spirit Lake may also be available. The
Staff will hold its public workshop on WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 21. 2007 AT 6:00 P.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
IN THE COMMONS ROOM AT TIMBERLAKE HIGH SCHOOL. 5973 WEST
HIGHWAY 54. SPIRIT LAKE. IDAHO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a public hearing to obtain public testimony
will be held on WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 21. 2007 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COMMONS
ROOM AT TIMBERLAKE HIGH SCHOOL. 5973 WEST HIGHWAY 54. SPIRIT LAKE.
IDAHO The public hearing will be conducted by a hearing examiner appointed by the
Commission.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the workshop and hearing will be conducted
pursuant to the Rules of Procedure adopted by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, IDAP A
31.01.01.000 et seq.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings and workshops 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 to understand testimony and argument at a workshop may
ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing. The
request for assistance must be received at least five (5) working days before the hearing by
contacting the Commission Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
Mail: secretaryCfYpuc.idaho.gov
DATED at Boise, Idaho this :2. (, -t+.day of January 2007.
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