20050304Comments.pdf

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Friday, March 04, 2005 12:31 PM
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Name: Cherie Cole
Street Address: 1221 N. 15th
City: Boise
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83702
Home Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: dplum65~aol. com
Company: United Wate
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Comment description: Public input regarding proposed rate increases.
Please don t raise the rates, they are already too high. They need to make the new
developments pay their own way in regard to capital improvements for growth. Several
years ago I testified about the cost of water and how it might affect the public
willingness to maintain our urban forest. Since that time literally hundreds of Boise
trees have suffered drought stresses and been cut down. Many people are not willing, or
do not feel able, to pay increased rates to water the city and county right of ways and
trees. Boise s tree canopy is critical for energy conservation and Ii vabili ty in this
desert region, and that should be factored into the big picture regarding water costs.
Many people cannot continue to keep up with the escalating costs of living in this valley
that is outpacing a maj ori ty of residents ' wage increases andl or retirement incomes. I
think the City of Boise needs to buy the water company to protect the best interests ofthis valley. Thank you for your consideration. Cherie Cole
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Jean Jewell
From: secretary
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 3:26 PM
To: Barb Barrows; Ed Howell; Janet Bahora; Jean Jewell
Subject: FW: uwi-w-04-
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From: Steve Brocksome(SMTP:SBROCKSOME~BCIDAHO.COM)
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 3:24:43 PM
To: secretary
Subject: FW: uwi-w-04-
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From: Steve Brocksome
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 3:22
To: sec(Q)puc.idaho.gov
Subject: uwi-04-4
This email in reference to the proposed request by United Water for a 21 % rate increase.
I live in Columbia Village and while we do try to conserve as much water as possible , it is essential to use
domestic water and water for my lawn and other plants and trees. I already pay a hefty "tax" on the water used
from April through October, basically a surtax on the rates I already pay.
I think a 21 % increase is outrages. I don t get a 21 % annual pay increase or even if even if spread over 5-
years.
I realize that all business have expenses and increases in expenses but a 21 % increase by a company that
already makes significant profit is simply not justified.
I urge the Commission to reject this request by United Water and to limit any increase to no more than the
annualized rate of inflation. Thank you.
Steve Brocksome
5654 S. Kalmia
Boise Idaho
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