HomeMy WebLinkAbout20030904_605.pdfDECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:CO MMISSI 0 NER KJELLAND ER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
CO MMISSI 0 NER HANSEN
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM:SCOTT WOODBURY
DATE:AUGUST 27, 2003
RE:CASE NO. EAG-03-1 (Eagle Water)
CERTIFICATE AMENDMENT-PETTICOAT JUNCTION SUBDIVISION
On August 22, 2003 , Eagle Water Company, Inc. (Eagle Water; Company) filed an
Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) requesting authorization
to amend and revise its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity No. 278 (as amended)
by enlarging and extending its certification service area boundaries to include the Ada County
Commercial Subdivision of Petticoat Junction. Petticoat Junction is located on the Northeast
Corner of the intersection of State Highway 44 and State Highway 55 , just east of the City of
Eagle in Ada County. The Petticoat Junction Subdivision is more particularly described as a re-
subdivision of a parcel of land all located in Lot 21 of Brose Second Subdivision, also in the
Northwest Y4 of the Southwest Y4 of Section 14, Township 4 North, Range I East, Boise-
Meridian, Ada County, Idaho. Reference Application, Exhibit B vicinity map, and Exhibit C
Plat Map; Idaho Code 61-526; Commission Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.112.
Eagle Water represents that the developer of Petticoat Junction, Mr. Peter Cintorino
has requested that Eagle Water provide water service. A copy of the developer s request is
attached to the Company s Application. Eagle Water represents that it has an adequate source of
supply to serve the area. Service to Petticoat Junction will be provided through Eagle Water
Lakeland Subdivision main" which runs east to west on State Street/State Highway 44.
Extension of service to Petticoat Junction by Eagle Water will require excavation; installation of
mains, fire hydrants and service meter boxes; bedding; backfill, compaction; inspection; and
testing. The estimated construction cost for this project is $31 000 to $33 000, all of which will
DECISION MEMORANDUM
be paid by the developer pursuant to Eagle Water s standard "Main Extension Contract" as
provided for in its tariff on file with the Commission. Eagle Water proposes to begin
construction in September 2003 and complete construction in October 2003. The proposed
expansion will add four commercial customers to Eagle Water s customer base. The estimated
average monthly gross revenue per such customer is $150. The Company contends that the
construction and expansion will have no effect on its revenue requirements.
Eagle Water submits that the extension of its facilities to serve Petticoat Junction is
consistent with the public convenience and necessity. Eagle Water requests that its Application
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.
Commission Decision
The Company recommends that its Application be processed pursuant to Modified
Procedure. Staff concurs. Does the Commission find the proposed procedure to be reasonable?
Scott Woodbury
Vld/M:EAGWO301
DECISION MEMORANDUM