HomeMy WebLinkAbout20101018_3123.pdfDECISION MEMORANDUM 1
DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER KEMPTON
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: SCOTT WOODBURY
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2010
SUBJECT: CASE NO. TRH-W-10-01 (Troy Hoffman Water)
GENERAL RATE CASE – PROPOSED SCHEDULING
On June 7, 2010, Troy Hoffman Water Corporation (Troy Hoffman; Company) filed
an Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) requesting authority to
increase its rates and charges for water service. Troy Hoffman provides water service to 146
residential customers and 1 commercial customer in the City of Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai
County, Idaho.
Troy Hoffman proposes a revenue increase of $34,262 (142%) for residential and
commercial water customers effective July 1, 2010. The Company has not had a rate increase
for 14 years. Reference Case No. TRH-W-95-01, Order Nos. 26545 and 28264. The Company
states it is necessary to raise the rates due to increased operating expenses along with costs
incurred from needed repairs and replacement of the main pump in 2009.
Troy Hoffman proposes the following increase in rates and charges:
Current Rates Proposed Rates
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Customers are billed for water service on a bi-monthly basis.
Additional charges (and changes) proposed by the Company are (1) changing the
current $10 fee for Turn On Terminated Service to a Reconnection Charge of $20 during office
hours (7-4 Monday thru Friday) and $40 after office hours; (2) imposing a Late Payment Fee of
$10; and (3) a Returned Check Fee of $20. Also proposed is a change in the Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) Public Drinking Water Fee from a one-time $5.00 customer
charge to a $.42 per month assessment fee.
COMMISSION DECISION
Commission Staff has completed its investigation and audit of Troy Hoffman Water
and proposes to schedule a public workshop for customers on November 9, 2010, in Coeur
d’Alene. The suspension period expires December 31, 2010. Does the Commission concur with
the proposed scheduling?
Scott Woodbury
Deputy Attorney General
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