20070116_1796.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM:SCOTT WOODBURY
DATE:JANUARY 11,2007
SUBJECT:CASE NO. GNR-04-01 (Water Service - Eagle Area)
UNCERTIFICA TED WATER SERVICE AREA - PROPOSED ALLOCATION
Background
On October 14, 2004, the Commission issued Order No. 29610 addressing serVIce
territory issues raised by Eagle Water Company, Inc.s ("Eagle Water ) Application to Amend its
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity in Case No. EAG-04-2. Following a comment
period and oral argument, the Commission ultimately approved a settlement reached by Eagle Water
and United Water Idaho Inc. ("United Water ) to allocate the five parcels in question between the
two companies. In regard to William and Ellene Parr s request for water service and the need for a
comprehensive allocation of uncertificated territory in the growing community of Eagle, the
Commission wrote:
We understand that the parties are working with William and Ellene Parr to
determine if and how water service can be provided to their property. The
Commission asks that the parties keep us informed as to the status of the Parrs
request for service. Finally, we open a new docket in Case No. GNR-04-1 to
consider allocation of the uncertificated service territory in the Eagle area. The
Commission directs Staff to establish workshops to work through the requisite
issues of such an undertaking. Tr. at 17-, 20-21.
Order No. 29610 at 3.
On November 19, 2004, a workshop to investigate issues related to the allocation of the
uncertificated service territory in the Eagle area, including the property owned by William and Ellene
Parr was held in Boise, Idaho. What followed was an informal stay of proceedings to allow Eagle
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Water Company and United Water Idaho an opportunity to negotiate a proposed split of the
uncertificated area.
On December 30, 2004, the Commission awarded intervenor status to the City of Boise in
Case No. GNR-04-01. Order No. 29671.
Stipulation and Proposed Allocation
On January 4, 2007, United Water and Eagle Water filed a Joint Motion with the
Commission requesting approval of a proposed Stipulation and division of the uncertificated territory.
See Exhibit A attached. The proposed Stipulation and division is prompted by additional requests for
service. The proposed division results in an approximately equal division of the uncertificated area.
In consequence, potential customers within the area will be able to obtain service from the utility
closest to the their location, thus minimizing line extension charges for those potential customers.
COMMISSION DECISION
The Commission Staff recommends that the tendered Motion and proposed Stipulation be
noticed and that the matter be processed pursuant to Modified Procedure, i., by written submission
rather than by hearing. Reference Commission Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. Does
the Commission agree with Staffs recommended procedure?
Scott Woodbury
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