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Home My WebLink About20250729News Release.pdf lr �_ Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad LitUe,Governor P.O. Box 83720, Boise. ID 83770-0074 Edward Lodge, President John R.Hammond, Jr.,Commissioner Dayn Hardie,Commissioner Case No. VID-W-25-02 Order No. 36632 Contact: Adam Rush Office: (208) 334-0339 E-mail: adam.rush@puc.idaho.gov REMINDER NEWS RELEASE: Commission will hold customer hearing to take testimony on water utility's application to increase rates. News Directors,Editors: A news release regarding Valiant Idaho's application to increase rates was previously sent on June 17 that announced an online workshop that was held in early July. BOISE (July 29, 2025)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will hold a customer hearing in mid-August to take testimony on a water utility's application to increase the rates it charges to offer water service. Valiant Idaho, Inc. is seeking commission approval to increase the monthly charge for lots with finished homes from $45.00 to $150.00. The rate for lots without finished homes on them would stay at the monthly rate of$45.00. There is no metered rate. Valiant Idaho is also seeking approval to charge I cent per gallon for all consumption in excess of 7,500 gallons per month. Valiant Idaho said the rate change is needed due to increased operating costs and necessary investments made to the utility's system. The utility said the increase also would help ensure the water system remains solvent and can meet annual obligations while providing a reasonable rate of financial return. The hearing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 14, to take testimony for the record. It will begin at 4:00 p.m. (PDT) and conclude at 7:00 p.m. or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. The hearing will be at the James E. Russell Community Room, 2016 Pine St., Sandpoint, ID 83864 (the James E. Russell Sports Center). Those planning to testify are encouraged to arrive by 3:45 p.m. as the hearing will conclude when it appears all customer testimony has been received. Those interested in listening to the hearing remotely can call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2862 375 2996 when prompted. In-person attendance is required to submit testimony. The commission is accepting written comments on the application until Wednesday, Aug. 6. Comments are required to be filed through the commission website or by e-mail unless computer access is not available. To comment electronically,please visit puc.idaho.gov and click on the "Case Comment Form" link on the upper left side of the page. Please use case number VID-W- 25-02 when filling out the form. To comment using e-mail,please send comments to the e-mail addresses listed below and include case number VID-W-25-02. Commenters are required to include their name and address. If computer access is not available, comments can be mailed to the commission secretary and Valiant Idaho at the addresses listed below. Commenters are required to include case number VID-W-25-02, as well as their name and address. For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission: Commission Secretary Idaho Public Utilities Commission P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0074 secretary(aDpuc.Idaho.gov Street address for express mail: 11331 W. Chinden Blvd. Building 8, Suite 201-A Boise, ID 83714 For Valiant Idaho, Inc.: William Haberman TIC Utilities, LLC 151 Clubhouse Way Sandpoint, ID 83864 whgtheidahoclub.com Taylor Brooks McConnell Wagner Sykes & Stacey PLLC 827 E. Park Blvd., Ste. 201 Boise, ID 83712 brooks&mwsslawyers.com Additional information on the utility's application is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7509.