20240104Comments_2.pdf

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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Jim Dow
Submission Time: Jan 3 2024 4:22PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 159 Stewart Drive
Blanchard , ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: CDS Stoneridge U�li�es

Case ID: SWS-W-23-02

Comment: "I’ve been a resident of Stoneridge for seven years and a general contractor for the
past four years. I have built several homes here in Stoneridge and worked closely with the u�lity
companies.
Water hook up charges have been up and down over the past years. Currently at $3500 I would
agree an increase is jus�fied. I’m well aware of the increased costs, however an increase to
$9000 is, in my opinion, excessive. If their costs have increased 20% then an increase in fees
should be in that range, not almost 300%. I would also add that when they employed their own
operator he did a great job and certainly saved the u�lity a lot of money avoiding the use of
third party contractors. We shouldn’t have pay for their inefficient use of labor.
Thanks for your considera�on!"
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Ben McGrann
Submission Time: Jan 4 2024 9:07AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: PO Box 531
Dover, ID 83825

Name of U�lity Company: KPSD

Case ID: SWS-W-23-02

Comment: "Recommend hook up fees are based on a range. Either by residence square feet or
number of restrooms/kitchen fixtures. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Condo projects
over 4 units should receive a reduced hook up fee based on a reduced ERU calcula�on of .5 to
.75 ER. It is not appropriate for a u�lity company to charge the same hook up fees for different
types of residences that use less water/sewer. "
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