20130731notice_of_application_order_no_32863.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 31,2013
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF TROY HOFFMAN WATER )CASE NO.TRH-W-13-Ol
CORPORATION FOR AUTHORITY TO )
INCREASE ITS RATES AND CHARGES FOR )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
WATER SERVICE IN THE STATE OF )
IDAHO )ORDER NO.32863
On July 5,2013,Troy Hoffman Water Corporation applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission for authority to increase its rates and charges for water service.On July
26,the Company filed corrected Application pages that reduce the amount of the proposed
increase from 72%to 34%.The Company asks that the Commission process its Application by
Modified Procedure,and that the new rates take effect on January 1,2014.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED Troy Hoffman Water Corporation provides water
service to 146 residential customers and I commercial customer in Coeur d’Alene,Idaho.The
Company has applied for a 34%increase in water rates as follows:
Current Rates Projsed Rates —
Residential $11.80 per month plus $1.10 per $15.76 per month plus $1.47 per
1,000 gallons for all 1,000 gallons for all
consumption exceeding 5,000 consumption exceeding 5,000
gallons per month gallons per month
Commercial $15.50 per month plus $1.10 per $20.70 per month plus $1.47 per
1,000 gallons for all 1,000 gallons for all
consumption exceeding 5,000 consumption exceeding 5,000
gallons per month gallons per month
The Company bills customers on a hi-monthly basis.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company did not seek a rate increase
between 1996 and 2011 even though its operating expenses increased during that period.The
Company then increased its rates in January 2011.See Order No.32152.The Company says the
January 2011 increase partially bridged the gap between its operating expense and income,but
that the Company needs another increase because operatig expenses continue to exceed income.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the following party has been designated as
the Company’s representative in this matter:
Ron Stadley.President
Troy Hoffman Water Corporation
710 W.Dalton Avenue,Suite J
Coeur d’Alene.Idaho 83815
E-mail:ronaI1servron.corn
All communications with reference to this Application should be served upon the above named
Company representative.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company’s revenue requirement,and
every component of it,both rate base and expense,are at issue.The Commission may grant,
deny,or modify the revenue requirement requested and may find a revenue requirement different
from that proposed by any party is just,fair and reasonable.IDAPA 31.01.01 .124.01.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the recurring and non-recurring rates and
charges of all retail customers are at issue and every component of every existing and proposed
rate and charge is at issue.The Commission may approve,reject or modify the rates and charges
proposed and may find that rates and charges different from those proposed by any party are fair.
just,and reasonable.IDAPA 31.01.01.124.02.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission may approve,reject,or
modify existing or proposed relationships between and among rates and charges within,between
or among customer classes or rate groups and may approve,reject or modify existing or
proposed relationships among and between customer classes or rate groups.IDAPA
31.01.01.124.02.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission may abolish,reduce or
create rate blocks or categories of rates and charges;abolish,create or reduce components of
rates and charges;abolish,reduce or create customer classes or rate groups:and abolish,reduce,
or create absolute or relative differences among and between existing classes or rate groupings of
customers.IDAPA 3 1.01.01.124.02.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the tariffs,practices,rules and regulations.
service.instrumentalities,equipment,facilities,classifications,and customer relations of the
utility are at issue,and the Commission may address any of them in its Order.IDAPA
31.01.01.124.02.
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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 and specifically
Idaho Code §61-502 and 61-622.The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its
authority under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 31 .01.01.000 ci seq.
COMMISSION FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
The Commission has jurisdiction over the Company,its Application,and the issues
involved in this case under Title 61.Idaho Code,and the Commission’s Rules of Procedure,
IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.The Commission will issue subsequent orders setting a public
workshop,comment deadlines,and a customer hearing as necessary.
We appreciate the Company proactively correcting its Application to reflect that it
proposes a 34%increase instead of a 72%increase.
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Notice issue as set forth above.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise.Idaho this 3
day of July 2013.
PAUL KJELLANDR,PRESIDENT
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MACK A REDFORD COMMISSIONER
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MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
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Jean D.Jewell’
Commission Secretary
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