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Attorneys For United Water Idaho Inc.
Weldon Stutzan (lSB No. 3283)
Kristine Sasser (ISB No. 6618)
DEPUTY ATTORNYS GENERAL
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
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Attorneys For Commission Staff
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF UNITED WATER IDAHO INC. FOR
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES
AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE IN
THE STATE OF IDAHO
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) CASE NO. UWI-W-09-1
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) SETTLEMENT STIPULATION
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)
Ths Settlement Stipulation (Stipulation) is entered into by and among United Water
Idaho Inc, (United Water, Company), the Staf of the Idaho Public Utilties Commission (Sta
and the Community Action Parnership Association of Idaho (CAP AI), the sole intervenor in this
case (collectively, Paries).
SETTLEMENT STIPULATION i
INTRODUCTION
1. The Paries agree the Stipulation represents a fair, just and reasonable compromise of
the issues raised in United Water's Application for an increase in water service rates, and the
Stipulation is in the public interest. The Pares believe the Stipulation and its acceptace by the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commssion) represents a reasonable resolution of the
several issues identified in ths matter. The Paries, therefore, recommend that the Commission,
in accordance with Rule of Procedure (RP) 274, approve the Stipulation and all of its terms and
conditions without material change or condition.
BACKGROUND
2. On September 3,2009, United Water fied an Application seeking authority to
increase the Company's rates for water service in the State ofIdaho an average of 15.21 %. If
approved, the Company's revenues would increase approximately $5.6 milion anualy. The
Company proposed that the rate increase be spread equaly across all rate elements and customer
classes. The Company requested that new rates become effective October 3, 2009. Previously,
on July 16,2009, the Commission issued Order No. 30865 approving the filing of the
Application without an accompanying cost of service study.
3. On September 13,2009, the Commission issued Order No. 30901 suspending
United Water's proposed effective date for a period of30 days plus 5 months from October 3,
2009.
4. On October 27,2009, the Commssion issued Order No. 30933 granting CAPAI's
Petition for Intervention. On the same day, the Commission issued Order 30934 establishing a
procedural schedule, including a techncal hearng to commence on March 4, 2010.
SETTLEMENT STIPULATION 2
5. After the fiing of the Application, Commission Sta conducted a thorough audit
and investigation of the Company's Application. In addition to numerous audit requests,
Commission Stafpropounded to United Water almost 250 Production Requests, to which
United Water provided timely responses. CAPAI also propounded to United Water several
Production Requests, to which United Water provided timely responses.
6. On Janua 11 and 12,2010, representatives of the Paries met to engage in
settlement discussions in accordance with RP 272 with a view toward resolving the issues in ths
case.
7. Based on the settlement discussions, as a compromise of the positions in ths case,
and for other considerations as set forth below, the Paries agree to the following terms.
TERMS OF THE STIPULATION
8. Fair Resolution. The settlement is reached as a fair resolution to several disputed
issues between the paries, recognzing that neither pary was likely to prevail on every issue at
hearng. The settlement results in a revenue increase that is reasonable, but without resolving
specific issues which were in dispute between the Company and Staf.
9. Revenue Requirement. Regarding United Water's revenue requirement, the
Paries agree that United Water should be allowed to implement revised taff schedules, in the
form attched hereto as Exhibit A, to recover $3,660,000 in additional revenue effective March
1, 2010, which is an overall increase of 9.9%, and to recover an additional $640,000 effective
Februar 1, 2011, which is an additional increase of 1.7%. The Paries have agreed to this
phased-in recovery of the total agreed increase, taing into account unortate economic
conditions curently prevailng in Ada County, Idao.
SETTLEMENT STIPULATION 3
10. Rate Spread and Rate Design. As reflected by Exhbit A, the Paries agree that
the additional revenue requirement should be recovered by implementing taffs which increase
rates and charges (except incidental service charges) for all customers by a uniform percentage
amount. The unform percentage increase shall apply equally to the customer charge and volume
charge as contained in United Water's taffs.
11. Rate Case Moratorium. United Water agrees that it will not fie a general revenue
requirement rate case Application prior to June 1, 2011.
12. Idaho Power Company Power Cost Recovery (PCA) deferral. The Paries agree
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that until March 1, 2010, United Water will continue its curent method to account for Idaho
Power PCA costs. Amounts deferred as of March 1,2010, shall then be amortized over a thee
year period. From and afer March 1,2010, the Company shall defer for later amortization all
amounts biled by Idao Power Company under its PCA. The caring charge on the
unamortized balance shall be the interest rate determined by the Commssion as the interest rate
on customer deposits pursuant to Rule 106 of the Commission's Customer Relations Rules,
IDAPA 31.01.21.
13. Other Deferrals. The Paries agree that the Commssion's Final Order in ths
matter may also approve the following deferrals and amortization periods:
a. Rate Case Expense: The Company's actu rate case expense incured in this case
may be deferred and amortized over a thee year period beginning March 1, 2010;
b. Tan Paintings: Expense incured by the Company for the painting and
rehabiltation of the Ustick, Crestline and Steelhead water storage reservoir may
be deferred and amortized over a twenty year period beginnng March 1,2010;
SETTLEMENT STIPULATION 4
c. Conservation Plan and Implementation Expense: Until March 1, 2010, United
Water shall continue to defer expenses associated with implementation of its
Commission approved Conservation Plan and may thereafter amortize the
deferred balance over a three year period. The Pares agree that the
Commission's Final Order in this matter may recognze that expenses associated
with the Conservation Plan and its implementations were reasonably incured;
d. Other Deferrals: Except as modified by ths Stipulation, the Company may defer
and amortize other deferrals previously authorized in Case No. UWI - W -04-04
and Case No. UWI-W-06-02.
14. Budget Bil. The Paries agree that United Water may amend its Rules and
Regulations by adding thereto Sheet 17a, "Budget Bil Plan" in the form attached hereto as
Exhbit B. The Company agrees to continue encouraging customers to establish e-biling when
Budget Biling is established.
15. Private Fire Service Line Connections. The Paries agree that United Water may
amend Paragraph 44, Sheet 18 of its Rules and Regulations, as set fort in Exhbit C, to clarfy
its rules on Private Fire Service Line Connections.
16. Informal Workshop. Within a reasonable time afer entr of the Final Order in
this matter, the Paries will convene an informal workshop. Topics for discussion shall include
potential modification to the UW Cares Program which is tageted at low-income customers and
other issues affecting the low-income communty. The Paries also agree to informally discuss
additional efforts to improve paricipation in conservation programs.
SETTLEMENT STIPULATION 5
17. Just and Reasonable: Best Efforts. The Paries agree that ths Stipulation is in the
public interest and that all of its terms and conditions are fai, just and reasonable. The Paries
agree to use their best effort to obtan Commission approval of the Stipulation in order to have
new rates implemented by March 1,2010.
18. No Acknowledgement. No Par shall be bound, benefited or prejudiced by any
position asserted in the negotiation of this Stipulation, except to the extent expressly stated
herein, nor shall ths Stipulation be constred as a waiver of the rights of any Pary unless such
rights are expressly waived herein. Execution of ths Stipulation shall not be deemed to
constitute an acknowledgement by any Par of the validity or invalidity of any paricular
method, theory or principle of reguation or cost recovery. No Par shall be deemed to have
agreed that any method, theory or priciple of regulation or cost recovery employed in arving at
this Stipulation is appropriate for resolving any issues in any other proceeding in the futue. No
findings of fact or conclusion of law other than those stated herein shall be deemed to be implicit
in ths Stipulation.
19. Commission Approval. The obligations of the Paries under this Stipulation are
subject to the Commission's approval of ths Stipulation in accordance with its terms and
conditions.
20. Confidentiality. The Paries agree that ths Stipulation represents a compromise
of the positions of the Paries. Therefore, other than any testimony filed in support of the
approval of ths Stipulation, and except to the extent necessar for a Par to explain before the
Commssion its own statements and positions with respect to the Stipulation, all statements made
and positions taen in negotiations relating to ths Stipulation shall be confdential and will not
be admissible in evidence in this or any other proceeding.
SETTLEMENT STIPULATION 6
21. Best Efforts. The Paries submit this Stipulation to the Commission and
recommend approval in its entirety. Paries shall support this Stipulation before the Commission,
and no Par shall appeal a Commission Order approving the Stipulation or an issue resolved by
the Stipulation. If this Stipulation is challenged by any person not a par to the Stipulation, the
Paries to this Stipulation reserve the right to fie testimony, cross-examine witnesses, and put on
such case as they deem appropriate to respond fully to the issues presented, including the right to
raise issues that are incorporated in the settlements embodied in this Stipulation.
Notwthstading this reservation of rights, the Parties to this Stipulation agree that they wil
continue to support the Commission's adoption of the terms of this Stipulation.
22. Right to Withdraw. If the Commission rejects any par or all of ths Stipulation,
or imposes any additional material conditions on approval of ths Stipulation, each Pary reserves
the right, upon wrtten notice to the Commssion and the other Paries to this proceeding, with
foureen (14) days of the date of such action by the Commission, to withdraw from this
Stipulation. In such case, no Par shall be bound or prejudiced by the terms of this Stipulation,
and each Part shall be entitled to seek reconsideration of the Commission's Order, fie testimony
as it chooses, cross-examine witnesses, and do all other things necessar to put on such case as it
deems appropriate.
23. Counte:rars. This Stipulation may be executed in counterpars and each signed
counterpar shall constitute an original document.
SETTLEMENT STIPULATION 7
Respectfuly submitted this Qll~ day of January, 2010.
Idaho Public Utilties Commission
By
Weldon B. Stutzman
Kristine Sasser
Deputy Attorneys General
Attorneys for Commission Staf
Brad Purdy Law Office
BYI3~Q*Brad M. Purdy ~
Attorney for Community Action Parership Association
of Idao
SETTLEMENT STIPULATION 8
Respectfully submitted this.- day of Januar, 2010.
Idaho Public Utilties Commission
BY~~~4ui
W on B. Stutzman
Krstine Sasser
Deputy Attorneys General
Attorneys for Commission Staff
McDevitt & Miler, LLP
By
Dean J. Miler
Attorne ys for United Water Idaho Inc.
Brad Purdy Law Offce
By
Brad M. Purdy
Attorney for Communty Action Parership Association
of Idaho
SETTLEMENT STIPULATION 8
Sheet NO.3
Replacing all Previous Sheets
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
SCHEDULE NO.1
GENERAL METERED SERVICE
Availability: To all metered customers not served under a separate schedule.
Customer Charges:Bi-Monthly Bi-Monthly
Per Meter Per Meter
Meter Size Charge Charge
5/8"-3/4 $16.21 $17.81
1"$21.31 $23.42
1"-1/4" and 1-1/2"$34.53 $37.95
2" or multiple meters of equivalent capacity $49.85 $54.78
3" or multiple meters of equivalent capacity $91.58 $100.65
4" or multiple meters of equivalent capacity $145.76 $160.19
6" or multiple meters of equivalent capacity $280.52 $308.29
8" or multiple meters of equivalent capacity $423.17 $465.06
10" or multiple meters of equivalent capacity $591.57 $650.13
Volume Charge:Winter Winter
Rates Rates
For all water used less than 3CCF (100 cubic $1.2112 $1.3311
Feet) (CCF)(1 CCF=748 gallons):
For all water used greater than 3CCF $1.2112 $1.3311
Volume Charge:Summer Summer
Rates Rates
For all water used less than 3CCF (100 cubic $1.2112 $1.3311
Feet) (CCF)(1 CCF=748 gallons):
For all water used greater than 3CCF $1.5141 $1.6640
Conditions of Contract:
The customer shall pay the total of the customer charge plus the volume charge. The
volume charge is based on all metered water for the billng period. Consumption is
expressed in hundred cubic foot units or thousand gallon units as determined by the
meter installed by the Company. The customer charge wil be prorated whenever the
customer has not been a customer for the entire billng period.
Summer Period:
The summer rate wil apply to water consumed between May 1 and September 30.
Meter readings straddling these dates wil be prorated.
UNITED Issued by UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. Gregory P. Wyatt, Vice President
Effective -March 1,2010 thru January 31,2011 8248 West Victory Road, Boise, ID
Stipulation Exhibit A Page 1 of 10
Sheet NO.5
Replacing all Previous Sheets
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
SCHEDULE NO.1 B
FLAT RATE SERVICE
Availabilty:
To non-metered residential customers pursuant to Residential or Multi-Family
Housing Non-Contiguous Water Systems Agreement Paragraph 11 (a) addressing
flat rate systems.
Customer Charges:
Based on United Water Idaho residential consumption for the year ending June
1998 of 208.75 ccf, the average residential bil, assuming a %" meter and 65% I
35% summerlwinter split, is $388.92. Billed bi-monthly, equals $ 64.82.
Bi-Monthly Charge:$64.82 $ 71.24
Conditions of Contract:
The monthly charge wil be prorated whenever the customer has not been a
customer for the entire billng period. The Company or the customer may convert
to metered service pursuant to Subparagraphs (b) or (c) of Paragraph 11 as
follows:
(b) If Company should determine that a flat rate customer is using water in
excess of the average residential customer, the Company will provide a
meter setting and meter. Customer wil then pay Company's metered tariff
rates as approved by the IPUC, which rates may be amended from time to
time.
(c) If a customer prefers to pay Company's approved metered tariff rates, the
customer shall pay the installation and material costs associated with the
installation of a meter setting.
UNITED
Issued Per IPUC Order No.
Effective - March 1, 2010 thru January 31, 2011
Stipulation Exhibit A Page 2 of 10
Issued by UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
Gregory P. Wyatt, Vice President
8248 West Victory Road, Boise, Idaho
Sheet NO.3
Replacing all Previous Sheets
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
SCHEDULE NO.2
PUBLIC HYDRANTS AND STREET SPRINKLING
Availability:
To the City of Boise and Ada County Highway District.
Rates:
Street Sprinkling Service
Flat Charge $214.981Month $236.26/Month
Miscellaneous:
Bils wil be rendered monthly, bi-monthly, or at other intervals upon mutual
agreement of the Company and the customer.
Hydrants and service pipes from the fitting on the Company main to the hydrants
are to be installed and maintained by and at the expense of the City of Boise or
Ada County Highway District.
UNITED
Issued Per IPUC Order No.
Effective - March 1, 2010 thru January 31, 2011
Stipulation Exhibit A Page 3 of 10
Issued by UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
Gregory P . Wyatt, Vice President
8248 West Victory Road, Boise, Idaho
Sheet NO.4
Replacing all Previous Sheets
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
SCHEDULE NO.3
PRIVATE FIRE SPRINKLER AND SERVICE
Availability:
To all customers who have sprinkler systems and/or inside hose connections for
fire fighting purposes.
Rate:
For service through a separate line for fire fighting purposes.
For 3" service or smaller, per month
For 4" service per month
For 6" service per month
For 8" service per month
For 10" service per month
For 12" service per month
$ 4424ãMg:
136.88
205.02
$15.59
$23.64
$58.71
$96.46
$150.43
$225.32
Miscellaneous:
Provided that if the installation of a private fire service shall require an extension of
the existing mains of the company, the cost of such extension shall be borne by the
customer.
All private fire services shall be equipped with sealed gate valves or thermal
automatic openings.
Meters may be placed on fire services by the utility at any time; however, metered
rates will not apply unless improper use of water is disclosed, and if such be the
case, usage wil be biled to the consumer under Rate Schedule NO.1.
UNITED
Issued Per IPUC Order No.
Effective - March 1, 2010 thru January 31, 2011
Stipulation Exhibit A Page 4 of 10
Issued by UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
Gregory P. Wyatt, Vice President
8248 West Victory Road, Boise, Idaho
Sheet NO.5
Replacing all Previous Sheets
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
SCHEDULE NO.4
PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT SERVICE
Availability:
To all customers having private fire hydrant installations.
Rate:
For fire hydrants installed and maintained by the customer at customer's
expense:
Each fire hydrant, per month $& $9.45
Miscellaneous:
Service pipe from the fitting on the company water main to the fire hydrant is to be
installed and maintained by the customer.
UNITED
Issued Per IPUC Order No.
Effective - March 1,2010 thru January 31,2011
Stipulation Exhibit A Page 5 of 10
Issued by UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
Gregory P. Wyatt, Vice President
8248 West Victory Road, Boise, Idaho
Sheet NO.3
Replacing all Previous Sheets
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
SCHEDULE NO.1
GENERAL METERED SERVICE
Availability: To all metered customers not served under a separate schedule.
Customer Charges:Bi-Monthly Bi-Monthly
Per Meter Per Meter
Meter Size Charge Charge
5/8"-3/4 $17.81 $18.10
1"$23.42 $23.79
1-1/4" and 1-1/2"$37.95 $38.55
2" or multiple meters of equivalent capacity $54.78 $55.65
3" or multiple meters of equivalent capacity $100.65 $102.23
4" or multiple meters of equivalent capacity $160.19 $162.71
6" or multiple meters of equivalent capacity $308.29 $313.15
8" or multiple meters of equivalent capacity $465.06 $472.39
10" or multiple meters of equivalent capacity $650.13 $660.37
Volume Charge:Winter Winter
Rates Rates
For all water used less than 3CCF (100 cubic $1.3311 $1.3521
Feet) (CCF)(1 CCF=748 gallons):
For all water used greater than 3CCF $1.3311 $1.3521
Volume Charge:Summer Summer
Rates Rates
For all water used less than 3CCF (100 cubic $1.3311 $1.3521
Feet) (CCF)(1 CCF=748 gallons):
For all water used greater than 3CCF $1.6640 $1.6902
Conditions of Contract:
The customer shall pay the total of the customer charge plus the volume charge. The
volume charge is based on all metered water for the billng period. Consumption is
expressed in hundred cubic foot units or thousand gallon units as determined by the
meter installed by the Company. The customer charge wil be prorated whenever the
customer has not been a customer for the entire biling period.
Summer Period:
The summer rate wil apply to water consumed between May 1 and September 30.
Meter readings straddling these dates wil be prorated.
UNITED
Issued Per IPUC Order No.
Effective -February 1,2011
Stipulation Exhibit A Page 6 of 10
Issued by UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
Gregory P. Wyatt, Vice President
8248 West Victory Road, Boise, ID
Sheet NO.5
Replacing all Previous Sheets
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
SCHEDULE NO.1 B
FLAT RATE SERVICE
Availability:
To non-metered residential customers pursuant to Residential or Multi-Family
Housing Non-Contiguous Water Systems Agreement Paragraph 11 (a) addressing
flat rate systems.
Customer Charges:
Based on United Water Idaho residential consumption for the year ending June
1998 of 208.75 ccf, the average residential bil, assuming a %" meter and 65% I
35% summerlwinter split, is $388.92. Biled bi-monthly, equals $ 64.82.
Bi-Monthly Charge:$71.27 $ 72.36
Cond itions of Contract:
The monthly charge wil be prorated whenever the customer has not been a
customer for the entire biling period. The Company or the customer may convert
to metered service pursuant to Subparagraphs (b) or (c) of Paragraph 11 as
follows:
(b) If Company should determine that a flat rate customer is using water in
excess of the average residential customer, the Company wil provide a
meter setting and meter. Customer wil then pay Company's metered tariff
rates as approved by the IPUC, which rates may be amended from time to
time.
(c) If a customer prefers to pay Company's approved metered tariff rates, the
customer shall pay the installation and material costs associated with the
installation of a meter setting.
UNITED
Issued Per IPUC Order No.
Effective - February 1,2011
Stipulation Exhibit A Page 7 of 10
Issued by UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
Gregory P. Wyatt, Vice President
8248 West Victory Road, Boise, Idaho
Sheet NO.8
Replacing all Previous Sheets
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
SCHEDULE NO.2
PUBLIC HYDRANTS AND STREET SPRINKLING
Availability:
To the City of Boise and Ada County Highway District.
Rates:
Street Sprinkling Service
Flat Charge $236.26/Month $239.98/Month
Miscellaneous:
Bills wil be rendered monthly, bi-monthly, or at other intervals upon mutual
agreement of the Company and the customer.
Hydrants and service pipes from the fitting on the Company main to the hydrants
are to be installed and maintained by and at the expense of the City of Boise or
Ada County Highway District.
UNITED
Issued Per IPUC Order No.
Effective - February 1,2011
Stipulation Exhibit A Page 8 of 10
Issued by UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
Gregory P. Wyatt, Vice President
8248 West Victory Road, Boise, Idaho
Sheet NO.9
Replacing all Previous Sheets
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
SCHEDULE NO.3
PRIVATE FIRE SPRINKLER AND SERVICE
Availability:
To all customers who have sprinkler systems and/or inside hose connections for
fire fighting purposes.
Rate:
For service through a separate line for fire fighting purposes.
For 3" service or smaller, per month
For 4" service per month
For 6" service per month
For 8" service per month
For 10" service per month
For 12" service per month
$~~ã&~
150.43
225.32
$15.84
$24.01
$59.63
$97.98
$152.80
$228.87
Miscellaneous:
Provided that if the installation of a private fire service shall require an extension of
the existing mains of the company, the cost of such extension shall be borne by the
customer.
All private fire services shall be equipped with sealed gate valves or thermal
automatic openings.
Meters may be placed on fire services by the utilty at any time; however, metered
rates wil not apply unless improper use of water is disclosed, and if such be the
case, usage wil be biled to the consumer under Rate Schedule NO.1.
UNITED
Issued Per IPUC Order No.
Effective - February 1, 2011
Stipulation Exhibit A Page 9 of 10
Issued by UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
Gregory P. Wyatt, Vice President
8248 West Victory Road, Boise, Idaho
Sheet No. 10
Replacing all Previous Sheets
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
SCHEDULE NO.4
PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT SERVICE
Availability:
To all customers having private fire hydrant installations.
Rate:
For fire hydrants installed and maintained by the customer at customer's
expense:
Each fire hydrant, per month ~ $9.60
Miscellaneous:
Service pipe from the fitting on the company water main to the fire hydrant is to be
installed and maintained by the customer.
UNITED
Issued Per IPUC Order No.
Effective - February 1,2011
Stipulation Exhibit A Page 10 of 10
Issued by UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
Gregory P.. Wyatt, Vice President
8248 West Victory Road, Boise, Idaho
Sheet No. 17A
Replacing all Previous Sheets
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
BUDGET BILL PLAN
41. Residential Budget Bil Plan: A Budget Bil Plan is available to Residential Customers,
as defined in paragraph 51 of these Rules, desiring to levelize payments for water service.
A Residential customer may enroll in the Budget Bill Plan at any time during the year. To be
eligible for the Budget Bill Plan, the customer must have a minimum of 12 consecutive
months of service at the current location and have no past due balance owing at the time of
enrollment. Residential Budget Bill Plan participants wil receive monthly billng statements,
though their meters will continue to be read on a bi-monthly basis.
The levelized monthly payment wil approximate the 12 month average of the most current 6
bi-monthly bils. Budget Bill Plan a mounts wil be recalculated annually at the 12-month
anniversary of the date the customer began paying the most current Budget Bil amount.
The new monthly payment wil be the recalculated Budget Bill amount. A customer's Budget
Bil amount may decrease, increase, or remain the same from year to year.
Customers with a negative (underpaid) balance in their Budget Bill Plan account at the time
of recalculation will have new monthly Budget Bil Plan charges equal to the recalculated
Budget Bil amount plus one-twelfth of the negative balance. At the customer's option, a
negative balance may be paid in full and disregarded for purposes of calculating the next
period's Budget Bil amount. If the negative balance exceeds 25% of the estimated annual
bil for the ensuing annual period, the Company may request that the negative balance be
paid in full. Customers with a positive balance exceeding $25 in their Budget Bill Plan
account at the time of recalculation may be refunded at the customer's request. If no
request for refund is made, the monthly Budget Bil Plan charge wil be equal to the
recalculated Budget Bill Plan amount reduced by one-twelfth of the positive balance. Upon
termination of the Budget Bil Plan agreement, after all charges for services are paid,
positive balances will be refunded at the customer's option.
Estimates of future costs based on historical charges furnished by the Company with such
Budget Bil Plan should not be construed by the customer as a guarantee that the total
actual charges wil not exceed the estimates. In the event of a significant change in rates for
water service or substantial deviation from the customer's historical water consumption, the
Company may at any time submit a revised estimate to the customer and require that the
customer pay the revised monthly Budget Bil installment amount as a condition of
continuation in the Budget Bil Plan.
The Budget Bil amount wil be biled monthly. Once established, the Budget Bil Plan will
remain in effect from year to year until the customer notifies the Company not less than 30
days prior to the desired date of cancellation or unless the customer fails to pay the Budget
Bill amount.
UNITED
Issued Per IPUC Order No.
Effective -March 1, 2010
Issued by UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
Gregory P. Wyatt, Vice President
8248 West Victory Road, Boise, Idaho
Stipulation Exhibit B
Sheet No. 18
Replacing all Previous Sheets
UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE RENDERING OF SERVICE (contd)
E. Return the meter to the Company in the time frame outlined in the permit and
agree that the customer is responsible for any damage to the meter or fire hydrant
resulting from misuse or negligence on their part.
FIRE PROTECTION
43. Water from fire hydrants or other fire fighting facilities shall be used only for
fire fighting purposes and for water sold pursuant to Rule No. 42.
44. All private fire service connections from the main to inside the curb line or
Company right-of-way the propert line, including all valves, shall be furnished and
installed by the Company.
45. The Company reserves the right to require a meter and appropriate
backfow prevention device to be furnished and installed by the customer on any fire
service connection. The meter and required backflow prevention device shall be
inspected and approved by the Company prior to providing service.
MISCELLANEOUS
46. The authorized employees and agents of the Company shall have the right
. of access, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and
with approval of the customer, to the premises supplied with water for the purpose of
reading meters, examining pipes and fixtures, observing manner of using water, and for
any other purpose which is proper and necessary in the conduct of the Company's
business. Such employees and agents shall carry proper credentials evidencing their
employment by the Company.
47. Except in case of an emergency, no one other than Company personnel
shall open or close any of the Company's curb stops or valves in any public or private
line.
48. The Company reserves the right to alter or amend these Rules and
Regulations in the manner provided by law.
DEFINITIONS
49. The word "Company" as used herein shall mean United Water Idaho Inc.
acting through its properly authorized officers, agents or employees, each acting within
the scope of the particular duties entrusted to them.
50. "Customer" shall be the party contracting for a supply of water through a
single meter and service through each meter shall be considered, for billng purposes,
as service to a separate customer.
UNITED
Issued Per IPUC Order No.
Effective -March 1, 2010
Issued by UNITED WATER IDAHO INC.
Gregory.P. Wyatt, Vice President
8248 West Victory Road, Boise, Idaho
Stipulation Exhibit C