20130726notice_of_public_hearing_order_no_32860.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 26,2013
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF SPIRIT LAKE EAST WATER COMPANY )CASE NO.SPL..W-13-01
FOR AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS )
RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER )NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SERVICE )
_______________________________
)ORDER NO.32860
On March 5,2013,Spirit Lake East Water Company (“Spirit Lake”or “Company”)
filed an Application requesting authority to increase its rates and charges for water service.The
Company did not propose an effective date for the proposed changes to its rates.Spirit Lake
requested that its Application be processed through Modified Procedure.
On April 10,2013,Spirit Lake filed a copy of its Customer Notice advising its
customers that it had filed an Application with the Commission seeking approval of a rate
increase of 106%for its residential customers.The Company noted that,if approved by the
Commission,the minimum fee for residential customers would increase from $12.50 per month
to $24.75 per month.
On April 10,2013,the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Modified
Procedure establishing a comment deadline of July 31,2013.See Order No.32783.
On June 25,2013,the Commission Staff (“Staff’)conducted a public workshop in
Spirit Lake,Idaho and answered customer questions regarding the Company’s Application.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a public hearing for
the purpose of receiving public comment.The public hearing for Spirit Lake customers will take
place on WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 4,2013,IN SPIRIT LAKE,IDAHO AT 7:00 P.M.
IN THE SPIRIT LAKE CITY HALL,6042 W.MAIN ST.,SPIRIT LAKE,IDAHO 83869.
At this meeting Spirit Lake customers will have an opportunity to offer sworn testimony
regarding the Company’s Application to increase its rates and charges for water service.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings 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 public hearing may ask the Commission to
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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:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P0 Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (Facsimile)
E-mail:secretary(puc.idaho,gov
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting workpapers,
testimonies and exhibits have been filed with the Commission and are available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices.The Application and
testimonies 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 “Open Water Cases,”and then click on the
case number as shown on the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission’s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code,specifically
including Idaho Code §61-124,61-125.61-129,61-622,and 61-623.The Commission may
enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings will be conducted pursuant to the
Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a public hearing in Case No.SPL-W-13-01 shall be
held at the time,location and in the manner described in the body of this Order.
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ATTEST:
Jn D.Jewel’
óômmission Secretary
O:SPL-W-13-0 lnp2 Public Hearing
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this ç4
day of July 2013.
MACK A.REDFORD,COMMISSIONER
MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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