20140515Comments.pdf

NEIL PRICE
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83120
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone]
BARNO.6864
Street Address for Express Mail:
472W. WASHINGTON
BOISE, IDAHO 83702-5918
Attomey for the Commission Staff
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF
ACME WATER WORKS,INC. FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY.
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BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
CASE NO. AWW-W-13-01
COMMENTS OF THE
COMMISSION STAFF
COMES NOW the Staff of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission), by
and through its attorney of record, Neil Price, Deputy Attorney General, and in response to the
Notice of Application and Notice of Modified Procedure issued in Order No. 33011 on
April 3, 2014 in Case No. AWW-W-I3-01, submits the following comments.
BACKGROUND
On June 1,2013, Acme Water Works, Inc. ("Acme" or "Company") filed an Application
for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity authorizing the Company to operate as a
water utility in the State of Idaho.
Acme states that the water system is located in the area of Schweitzer Mountain Ski
Resort, Bonner County, Idaho. The Company is proposing to finance new utility construction
through system hook-up fees (See Attachment No. 14 of Application). The Company is also
proposing water service rates and charges, along with the general rules and regulations for small
water utilities (See Attachment No. 19 of Application).
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The following documents were included in the Company's Application as attachments: a
copy of the Company's registration as a corporation with the Idaho Secretary of State; a site plan
developed by James A. Sewell and Associates L.I.C., Consulting Engineers; Sanitary Survey
conducted by the Panhandle Health District in November 2011; Application for Water Permit;
estimated cost for utility construction and statement of anticipated annual maintenance costs;
Income Tax Statements (2010-2011), Company Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws; Company
rules and regulations; main extension rules; tariff rate schedules; sample invoice; and notices.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Acme Water requests that the Commission issue a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity (CPCN) to provide domestic water service. Acme Water currently serves a portion of
the Schweitzer Village subdivision, located in Bonner County, Idaho. Joel Wahlin is the owner
of Acme Water.
Acme currently charges 23 residential customers for water service and has six un-served
residential customers with standby service. The Company's proposed rates include monthly
recurring charges of $4S/month (includes up to 12,000 gallons), and two levels of usage fees;
$0.005/gallon for 72,001- 30,000 gallons and $0.006/gallon for over 30,000 gallons. A standby
fee of $24lmonth has also been proposed for property owners that have paid a water system
hook-up fee but are not currently receiving water. The Company's proposed rates are measured
by Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs).
The proposed recurring charges are the same rates as those currently being charged by the
Company. A variety of non-recurring charges are also proposed. The Company currently
collects a $7,000 hook-up fee and proposes to increase this amount to $9,430 (See Attachment
No. 19 of the Application).
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
The Company seeks a CPCN for a water system that was originally designed to serve 260
ERUs on 107 lots, to be constructed in two phases. Phase 1 of the subdivision resort
development can serve up to 136 ERUs on 46 lots, while Phase 2 of the subdivision resort
development has the potential for 129 ERUs on 65 lots. Staff believes the CPCN should be
limited for the following reasons:
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The water system for Phase I has been fully constructed and includes service lines
connecting the main line to the Phase I lot corners.
The water system for Phase 2 requires an extension to the water service main in order to
provide access to 29 of the 65 lots.
The remaining 36 lots in Phase 2 are adjacent to the existing water service. However,
main water source capacity testing, completion, and connection of Well No. 2, and plan
approval by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are required prior to
delivering water service to these lots.
Staff recommends the Commission only issue a CPCN for the existing improved
residential area included in Phase I of the resort development. When the water system is fully
developed to serve the Phase 2 development with the required approval from DEQ, the Company
may apply for modification of the certificate. A review of Phase 2 would be required at that
time.
Service Area
The development is located near the Schweitzer Mountain Ski area. There are currently
three other water systems that serve the ski area and adjacent developments: (l) Schweitzer
Basin Water Company, (DEQ PWS #IDl090124),located to the north of the Company and
owned by Mel Bailey; (2) Resort Water Co., also referred to as the Schweitzer Mountain Resort
by the DEQ (DEQ PWS #ID1090123),located to the north of Schweitzer Basin Water
Company; and (3) Spires Water Co., located to the west of Schweitzer Basin Water Co. Spires is
not regulated by DEQ since the total number of customers (i.e., water connections) is fewer than
requirements for a "community public drinking water system" (See Staff comments, IPUC Case
No. RES-W-11-01).
Consolidation with these other water systems was assessed by James Sewell and
Associates in 2008 (See Attachment No.13 of the Application). This assessment resulted in the
determination that the most feasible way to provide safe drinking water for lot owners would be
through the creation of a separate water system due to topographical conditions and water
storage issues.
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System Descriptionl
The Acme Water system consists of two wells, a 200,000 gallon storage reservoir,
distribution mains and fire hydrants. A single pump is installed in Well No. 1 with a 7.5
horsepower pump with a rated pumping capacity of 30 gallons per minute (gpm) (See
Attachment 8 of the Application). There is no pump in Well No. 2.
The distribution system is supplied from the storage reservoir and consists of
interconnected 4-inch and an 8-inch pipe in an un-looped configuration. The lot service line
diameters are based on the number of ERUs allowed for each lot: I - 4 ERUs has a l-inch
diameter; 5 - 12 ERUs has a 1.5-inch diameter; and 13 - 24 ERUs has a 2-inch diameter. Shut-
off valves are located at each water service connection. No meters have been installed, nor are
there any plans to install meters for the service connections.
The water service delivery main (4-inch and 8-inch diameter, from storage tank to
customers) is located part way into the Phase 2 of the resort development, along with the water
storage delivery main (8-inch diameter, from Well No. 1 to storage tank).
Water Production and Consumption Data
Monthly water production and consumption data are not available even though a flow
meter appears to be available for Well No. 1 (See Attachment No. 8 of the Application, photo
labeled "Flow meter and flow to water line"). Staff recommends that flow meter data be
collected on a monthly basis starting immediately so that this information is available for rate
design analysis in the future.
Acme Water has not obtained a water right for Well No. I according to the Idaho
Department of Water Resources (IDWR). Staff believes it is necessary and prudent for the
Company to acquire adequate water rights by applying for new rights/permits and acquiring
existing water rights from private parties. Staff recommends that the Company obtain and
maintain a valid water right, thereby protecting the system's water right assets and water supply
source for its service territory.
Staff obtained monthly power charges from May 2012 through July 2013. This expense
is variable and dependent upon the amount of water customers' demand from the system. Based
on the power expenses, water consumption appears to vary throughout the year with the
I The system description is based on "as-built" plans supplied by the Company and a 201 I Panhandle Health District
Drinking Water Supply Report (See Attachment 8 of the Application).
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maximum usage occurring during the winter months of December and January, and the
minimum usage in September. This use pattern reflects a resort established for winter recreation.
Since customer consumption is not metered, it is not possible to calculate the total amount of
water consumed by the residential customers. Further, none of the existing residential customers
are expected to maintain a green lawn or landscaping.
Number of Customers
Phase I of the development is generally complete and is designed to serve 136 ERUs on
46 lots. Acme Water currently provides water service to 23 residential customers. The
residential customers are located on three lots with 16 condo units, four condo units, and three
condo units, respectively. The Company apprised Staff that the total number of residential
customers increased from 20 to 23 since last spring. If both Phase 1 and Phase 2 development
phases were completed, and including additional capacity from Well No. 2, Acme may
eventually provide water service to a260 ERUs on 107 lots.
System and Financial Operations
All operations for the Company other than management decisions and accounts payable
are performed by Water Systems Management. The Company currently contracts all water
master duties including water testing, billing and collections with Water Systems Management.
Water Systems Management has the proper certifications and experience in running small water
systems.
Currently the Company has implemented no cash controls. All checks are written by Mr.
Wahlin and all deposits are made by Water Services Management. No bank reconciliations or
budgets are evident.
All property used by the Company is currently under the name of Joel Wahlin, the owner
of the Company. Mr. Wahlin stated that the original intent was to turn all the property over to
the Company before this date; however, there were several liens placed on the property of the
development, including the water system, before that transfer took place. The land development
owned by Mr. Wahlin is under severe financial duress and is not currently financially viable. All
unsold lots owned by the original developer have been sold at auction and only the water system
remains. The liens placed on the water system vastly exceed the value of the water system. Due
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to this fact the owner currently has limited access to the credit markets. Staff recommends that
the Company work with DEQ to pursue all available methods of financing the remaining system.
Establishment of Test Year
Acme Water Works Inc. meets the basic definition of a small water company as defined
by IDAPA 31.01.01.005 and IDAPA IDAPA 31.36.01.101. It is acorporationmanaging awater
system for compensation, its expected revenues are below $50,000 and it will provide service to
fewer than three hundred customers. Staff created an annual report for 2013 to establish the test
year revenues and expenses, as well as plant in service and rate base for the test year. See
Attachment A. This can also serve as a model for the Company to file its 2014 annual report.
If the Company encounters problems filing its 2014 annual report, Staff will be willing to
provide assistance.
The Company operates on a cash basis for accounting. The Company currently runs all
expenses and deposits through a single account, and uses the check register for that account to
prepare its financial statements.
REVENUE RE,QUIREMENT
Rate Base (Plant in Service)
Acme is a small developer installed water company. In accordance with IDAPA
31.36.01.103, Staff presumes that all current plant in service meets the definition of
Contributions in Aid of Construction (CIAC). CIAC is a reduction to rate base. Based on tax
return information, the original water company investment was $291,173. Normal CIAC
accounting treatment is to post all plant on page 5 of the annual report and then depreciate it
normally on page 6. Contributions in Aid of Construction (CIAC) would be posted on page 8
equal to the total amount of the plant in service. CIAC would then be amortized at the same rate
as the plant in service.
All of the current plant is contributed. Mr. Wahlin has very little accounting knowledge
and has not maintained adequate plant records. Staff recommends that instead of the normal
CIAC treatment, the Company be allowed to reflect the Plant in Service offset by the CIAC at a
net beginning rate base balance of zero. Depreciation of plant and amortization of CIAC would
not be reflected. This would have the same net impact by eliminating all rate base from the
revenue requirement. Staff recommends a rate base of $0.
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Capital Structure
According to the Company's tax filings, the Company's capital structure consists solely
of loans from the owners. Staff was not able to obtain documentation to define the terms of
these loans and recommends that these be considered owners' equity. This makes the capital
structure of the Company completely owners' equity.
Revenue
Accounts receivables were audited and the only records of late payments were the current
month's billings. There is a section on each bill that stated the amount overdue. There are no
other accounts payable aging reports available. Most accounts are current with the majority of
the noncurrent accounts being inactive charges. Deposits from customers were not recorded on
the check register provided by Mr. Wahlin.
Total collections for sales of water are $10,044, and there were additional deposits for
connection fees totaling $29,400.
Expenses
All expenses are paid by Mr. Wahlin, while all billings and deposits are performed by
Water Service Management Inc. There are no budgets or other typical controls.
The audit revealed that many of the expenses from the Company's account were for
personal expenses of the owner, Mr. Wahlin. The Company paid$29,146 or eighty-one percent
of expenses were paid for or on behalf of Joel Wahlin's personal expenses. Revenues from
water customers are intended to pay water company expenditures. Staff believes the amount of
personal expenses paid from the Company checking account is unacceptable. Staff reflects these
personal expenses below as Salaries for Officers and Directors.
The next highest expense category (l4o/o of total expenses) is for Professional Contract
Services which is payments to Water Service Management, and the CPA for tax preparation.
The third highest (5Yo of total expenses) is for purchased power expenses.
Net Operating Income
The 2013 net operating income based on the Company records would be $3,470.
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Adjustment I - Salaries for Officers
Mr. Wahlin provides management functions as well as accounts payable work. Detailed
records of the time spent on these duties were not available. Considering the number of checks
written for Company purposes, Staff estimates two hours to perform the accounts payable work.
Using the Idaho Occupational Employment & Wage Data Release for 2012, Staff estimates a
wage of $ 15 for the accounts payable work or a total of $30. Staff estimated management
functions would take about three hours a month. Using the same report, Staff estimates a wage
of $25 per hour for the management work or $75 a month. Both of these duties would be a total
of $ 105 per month. Staff recommends that the salary of the officers be set at $ 1,260 per year.
Compared to the $29,146 in personal expenses reflected as salary, this is reduction of $27,886 to
revenue requirement. See Staff Attachment B, Column L
Adjustment 2 -Power Costs
The Company purchases its power from Northern Lights Inc., a municipal power
provider. This expense is variable and dependent upon the amount of water customers demand
from the system. The 2013 test year did not appear to be an unusual year for water demand and
associated power costs based on a comparison to the other annual power costs from years 2010
through 2013. Staff evaluated annual power costs and found that the three-year average for
2011,2012, and2073 was S1,580. The 2013 power cost was $1,653. Staff recommends that the
three-year average of $1,580 be used as an annualized power cost.
This results in a decrease of $73 to 2013 power expense. See Staff Attachment B,
Column 2.
Adjustment 3 - Water Testing Expense
Currently the Acme water system serves 23 ERUs and is classified as a transient, non-
community public drinking water system. The DEQ requires different testing cycles for various
regulated water contaminants for this type of system. It is thus necessary to normalize water
testing costs over several years. The water system is required to collect one coliform sample per
quarter, one nitrate sample per year, and one nitrite sample once every nine years (See
Attachment No. 8 of the Application).
The Company's proposed annual water testing expenses for the coliform and nitrate
samples are $100/yr. Staff modified this amount because the actual test year expense should
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have been annualized to include the additional nitrite sample. Staff developed a complete list of
required tests using a9-year water testing cycle. Staff recommends increasing the test year water
testing cost by $1.67 for the $15 nitrite test required once every nine years ($15/9: $1.67). Staff
calculated the annualized water testing cost to be $ 101.67.
This results in an increase of $2 to Water Testing Expense. See Staff Attachment B,
Column 3.
Adjustment4-PUCfees
When the Company becomes regulated it will be assessed an annual PUC regulatory fee.
For companies of this size, the PUC fee is a flat rate of $50. Staff recommends the regulatory
fee be added to the expenses of the Company. See Staff Attachment B, Column 4.
Calculation of Revenue Requirement
With a zero rate base, there would be no required return. Therefore, the revenue
requirement would only be the total of the approved expenses. The total expenses recommended
by Staff are $8,067 as shown on Staff Attachment B.
Capital System Improvements
No capital system improvements are proposed by the Company. However, the Panhandle
Health District strongly recommended that Well No. 2 be physically connected for system
redundancy (See Attachment No. 8 of the Application). Further, the storage system is not yet
automated, thereby requiring the well pump in Well No. 1 to be manually turned on to fill the
tank. The proper controls are necessary for the well pump to automatically fill the storage tank
during high use periods. This is especially important should an emergency situation occur, such
as during a fireflow event. Staff does not recommend that these improvements occur as a
condition of the CPCN. Once capital system improvements are installed and operational, the
Company can apply to the Commission for rate recovery on the items.
RATE DESIGN
As part of the Application for a CPCN the Company is proposing a rate design which is
based on a two-tier increasing block rate with a minimum charge (base charge) and volume
allowance on a monthly basis. Staff opposes the Company's proposal for two reasons. First, the
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Company has not installed a single customer meter to date which would allow calculating actual
monthly consumption. In response to Staff Production Request No. 3, the Company indicated
that out of the 19 individual condo units Equivalent Residential Use, no customer meters are
physically connected to the water system. Secondly, the Company does not plan to install any
customer meters. Because no meters are expected to be installed for the system, it is not
appropriate to develop a block rate design for the Company.
Staff recommends using a flat rate design. It is very simple to administer and easily
understood by the customers. Nine small water utilities currently regulated by the Commission
are not metered and use a flat rate structure. The Company is currently billing its customers on a
monthly basis. Staff recommends the Company continue billing the customers on a monthly
basis because the current customers are already accustomed to this billing practice. Monthly
billing would help the Company maintain stable cash flow, and the customers will benefit by
having payments spread evenly during the year compared to annually or quarterly.
The Company is expecting to serve mostly single family residential, multi-family
residential (apartments and/or condominiums) and commercial units. It is proposing to use
ERU's for defining customers. The Commission has allowed the use of ERUs in other regulated
small water utilities, such as the Resort Water Company, and Staff does not oppose the use of
ERU's in this instance.
Presently, no commercial units are being served. According to the Company, the
customers are not expected to maintain a lawn during the summer season since most customers
are winter users. Staff believes that the domestic usage for a household in a single family
dwelling would be about the same as the usage compared to same household living in an
apartment or condominium. It is therefore appropriate to use one ERU for a water customer
living in one unit of multi-family dwellings. For example, for rate design purposes, ten-unit
condominium would be equivalent to ten ERU's. For commercial customers, ERU's will be
estimated using an appropriate method approved by the Acme Water Company, the Commission
or any generally accepted engineering practices.
Staff calculated the rates per ERU based on the Staff-recommended annual revenue
requirement of $8,067 and using a total 23 ERU's, as discussed above. The flat monthly rate per
ERU is $29.23 . Staff recommends the monthly rate rounded to $29.25. Monthly rates will
decrease $18.75, or 39.1 percent, compared to the rate of $48 per ERU per month that the
Company currently charges.
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CHARCES AND VOLUME
ALLOWANCE
EXISTING
RATES
COMPANY
PROPOSAL
STAF'F'
PROPOSAL
Res identia UC o mmerc ial E R U's
Minimum Customer Charge
(oer ERU)
$48.00/month*$48.00/month $29.25lmonth*
Volume Allowance (per ERU)unlimited 12.000 eallons/month unlimited
Usage and Rate ( l" block)Not applicable 12,001 to 30,000
gallons @
S0.005/sallon
Not applicable
Usage and Rate (2no block)Not applicable Over 30,000 gallons
(E S0.006/sallon
Not applicable
Stand-bv Charse $25.00 $2s.00 Not allowed
*Flat monthly rate.
"Stand-By" or "Availability" Charges
The Company proposes to charge a recurring monthly "stand-by" or "availability" charge
to be paid by property owners who have paid a connection fee but have not yet connected to the
water system. Staff recognizes that the Commission has rejected proposals to charge inactive
customers during previous cases.
The concept of "Water Availability Charge" was addressed for the Mountain View
Terrace Water System in Commission Order No. 17536 (Case No. U-l 121-20) issued on
April 12, 1994. ln that case the Company proposed to assess a recurring charge on all buildable
lots that have water available to them, commencing when a subdivision received final approval
and when the water lines were turned over to the water company. In Order No. 17536, the
Commission rejected Mountain View Terrace Water's proposal. The Commission agreed with
the Intervenor in the case who testified that the water availability charge is inequitable because
service is not provided and may never be rendered. The Commission said:
The Commission agrees with the Intervener that where hook-up fees are
cost based, no additional charge is warranted for water availability. A
public utility is not an entity given the constitutional right to levy a tax.
Therefore, any charge assessed must relate to a service or product
rendered. The mere existence of a water main running along a vacant lot
is not a service from which a public utility can base a fee. Although we
recognize the worthy goal of the Applicant and the Staff to hold down the
rates of the existing ratepayers, we reject their requested availability
charge.
In a similar and more recent rate case involving Mayfield Springs Water (MSW-W-O8-
01), one Intervener proposed arate design that divided all customers into two classes: "active"
and "inactive" customers. "Active" customers would include lots that are connected to the
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system with water available - regardless of the status of home construction on the lot. oolnactive"
customers would include owners of lots within the subdivision not currently connected to the
system and not currently receiving water from the Company. In Commission Order No. 30628,
the Commission ruled that a monthly base charge plus a usage charge is an appropriate and
reasonable rate structure. See Order No. 30628 at 14. This Commission decision essentially
rejected the proposal to charge inactive customers.
The Commission has consistently ruled that the concept of an Availability Charge is not
appropriate in designing rates. Staff can see no significant difference in this case. Given the
Commission's clear position in this matter, Staff does not support the use of a company-
proposed "stand-by" or "availability" charge in designing the tariff for Acme Water.
Other Issues - Sanitary Survey Results
A significant deficiency pertaining to a broken electrical conduit alongside the well
casing was identified during the 2011 sanitary survey by the Panhandle Health Department. The
Company addressed this issue on June 29,2012. However, other Deficiencies and Additional
Requirements were also identified that have not been addressed. The Company has indicated it
may address future repair and maintenance items when funding becomes available. Deficiencies
identified in the 201I sanitary survey are (1) that a smooth nosed sample tap on the well
discharge line must be installed to facilitate drawing sanitary source water samples; and (2) a
reservoir screen must be replaced with a #24 mesh non-corrodible screen. Additional
Requirements include: (l) the installation of controls for the well pumps to provide automatic
filling of thp reservoir, (2) the sealing of the air relief and main line pressure reducing valve
vaults to avoid accumulation of water and debris, and (3) confirmation that an Operation and
Maintenance Manual has been completed for the water system. Staff recommends that the
Company address these deficiencies and additional recommendations, and other future
maintenance and repair items in the future.
NON-RECURRING CHARGES
The Company has submitted a copy of its proposed Rate Schedules and Rules and
Regulations Governing the Rendering of Service (Tariffl. Schedule No. 2 - Miscellaneous Fees
and Charges includes non-recurring charges for new connections, licensed operator inspections,
bulk water usage, owner transfers, service terminations, and service reconnections.
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Connection Fee
The Company proposes to finance new utility construction through new hook-up fees
(See Attachment No. l4 of the Application). The Company has further stated:
a) Completion of existing system construction requirements were anticipated to be
financed through the sale of real property (lots). Due to financial circumstances
beyond the owner's control, real property is no longer available for this purpose.
Banks have foreclosed on existing lots that were to be used to generate capital for
construction.
New utility construction was also to be financed through the sale of real property
(lots). Due to financial circumstances beyond the owner's control, real property is no
longer available for this purpose. Banks have foreclosed on existing lots that were to
be used to generate capital for construction.
Considering that, not for profit public drinking water systems (i.e. counties, cities,
districts, associations, etc.) raise capital for system upgrades and expansion primarily
though [slc] hook-up fees, it would certainly seem appropriate that privately owned
systems be afforded the same opportunity.
In subsequent discussions with the Company, it clarified that the proposed hook-up fee of
$9,430 is based on the owner's calculations to recover a portion of the approximately $1.5
million investment. The Company further explained that due to the faltering economy and
unforeseen circumstances beyond the owner's control, water system development costs cannot
be recovered through the sale of the lots. All lots have been repossessed and hook-up fees are
the only identifiable means of recovering costs incurred to assure availability of drinking water
to lots in the development.
The Company currently charges hook-up fees of $7,000 and proposes to increase it to
$9,430. Acme Water currently collects hook-up fees from customers requesting water service in
Phase 1 development. Staff understands that the Company uses this fund to pay-off the owner's
loan and debts incurred in constructing the water system and other infrastructure. It will not be
used to pay for additional water system improvements for Phase I and Phase 2 of the
development. It will also not be used to pay the actual cost of connecting the customer service
line to the Company's shut-off valve located close to the customer's property line.
Staff opposes the Company's current practice and proposal to collect hook-up fees from
new customers in Phase I development beyond the basic cost of connecting from the customer's
service line to the Company's existing curb stop (shut-off valve). The investment made by the
Company to develop the water system is considered contributed capital and therefore not
included in the rate base. Staff believes that collecting hook-up fees from new customers to pay-
b)
c)
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off the loans used to build the water system will be in violation of the Small Water Company
Policies and Presumptions Rule No. 103 - Presumption of Contributed Capital.
Staff also reviewed the Idaho Supreme Court decision on Building Contractors
Association v. IPUC and Boise Water Corporation, l2S Idaho 534,916 P.2d 1259 (1996)
relating to whether the Commission's decision to increase United Water's (formerly Boise
Water) hook-up fees to reflect higher marginal cost was discriminatory to new customers who
must pay the higher fee. The courts invalidated increased fees that recovered a portion of new
plant cost from new customers stating "[to] the extent the fee increase disproportionately
allocates new plant facility costs solely to Boise Water customers connecting new service from
July 25, 1994 forward, the increase unlawfully discriminates against the new customer." Staff
believes that the Supreme Court opinion in that case is fundamentally different from this case
(Case No. AWW-W-13-01) because the court addressed the increasing rates and hook-up fees
for new customers to offset the cost of additional facilities.
The water system for Phase 1 of Acme Water has been fully constructed and includes
service lines connecting the main line to the lot corners. Shut-off valves are located for each
water service connection. Assuming two hours of time required to locate the curb stop, work
with the customer's contractor and inspect the new water service connection, it would cost the
Company about $150 in labor. Staff recommends a hook-up fee of $150.
Staff believes that future water system development cost for Phase 2 will be shouldered
by the new subdivision developer.
Bulk Water Sales
The Company proposes to charge a bulk water usage fee of $0.01/gallon (i.e., $10.00 per
1,000 gallons) and an associated service charge for bulk water sales. However, no bulk water
sales are anticipated at this time.
Staff does not agree with the Company proposed usage fee due to concems about
excessive usage fees when compared to the Company's proposed monthly flat rate for unmetered
water service. Further, Staff recognizes the need to protect the system while providing water for
construction purposes. Therefore, Staff recommends that if bulk water is requested in the future
that the Company make the necessary installation that includes backflow prevention and a meter
for a one time set-up fee of $40 and a metered rate of $ I per 1,000 gallons of water used.
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Inspection Fee
The Company proposes to charge aflat fee of $200 per inspection if the customer
requires an inspection by a licensed operator. No cost justification was provided by the
Company. The General Rules and Regulations of the Company's Tariff describe the
circumstances under which the Company has the right and the responsibility to inspect the
premises and/or assist the customer. However, no other water company has previously been
allowed to charge a customer for those visits. Staff recommends that the Company's rate
schedule not include any general site visit or inspection charges.
Owner Transfer Fee
The Company proposes to charge an o'ownership transfer fee" of $ 100. Staff recognizes
that there is a small administrative cost to open and/or close an account when the party
responsible for paying the bills changes. However, a change in ownership of a property does not
necessarily require a change in utility customer records. Since it is unclear what the Company's
intent is in proposing this charge, and no cost justification was provided by the Company, Staff
recommends that the Company's rate schedule not include an owner transfer charge.
Seruice Termination Fee
The Company proposes to charge a Service Termination fee of $50. No cost justification
was provided by the Company. The Commission has opposed such a charge with the one
exception of multiple disconnection and reconnections performed for irrigation customers during
an irrigation season (See Case No. U-l122-6, Order No. 20600; Case No. U-l008-288, Order
No. 21940; and Case No. U-1008-289, Order No. 21939). Customer-requested (voluntary)
disconnections are usually related to moves or maintenance of the customer's facilities and are
considered part of the normal business responsibilities of the Company. Involuntary
disconnection of service results from either non-payment of bills or repairs to the Company's
facilities. Involuntary disconnections are also part of the Company's operational expenses. Staff
recommends that the Commission not approve the Service Termination charge.
Reconnection Charge
The Company proposes to charge a Service Reconnection charge of $100. Staff agrees
that a reconnection charge is appropriate when applied to reconnections performed following an
STAFF COMMENTS l5 MAY t5,2014
involuntary disconnection of service for non-payment when requested during normal business
hours. Historically, the Commission has allowed a portion of actual costs to be recovered
through a direct charge to affected customers. In this case, the Company has not provided any
cost justification. The amount requested by the Company is unreasonable and inconsistent with
charges authorized by the Commission for other regulated utilities.
Staff instead recommends a $20 reconnection charge for reconnections following an
involuntary disconnection of service for non-payment to be applied when the customer requests
reconnection during normal business hours. Staff defines normal business hours as 8:00 am and
5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.
Staff also proposes a $40 reconnection charge for reconnections following an involuntary
disconnection of service for non-payment to be applied when the reconnection is requested
outside of normal business hours. This $40 charge is within the range of charges previously
approved by the Commission for other regulated utilities under similar circumstances, when the
Company must dispatch personnel outside of business hours.
Insufficient Funds Charge
The Company has not requested a charge that would be applied when a customer check
or bank draft is returned by the bank or an electronic payment is drawn on an account with
insufficient funds. Staff recognizes such a charge is appropriate to discourage customers from
making payments that are not honored by their financial institution and allows partial recovery of
the costs incurred in the collections process.
This charge is allowable under Idaho State Statute (See Idaho Code Section2S-22-105)
and the Commission has allowed utility tariffs to identify this type of charge (See Case No.
TRH-W-10-01, Order No. 32152; and SPL W-09-01, Order No. 30938). Staff recommends that
a $20 insufficient funds charge be approved.
Late Payment Charge
Late payment charges encourage a timely payment and allow the Company an
opportunity to recoup a portion of the cost of collection of unpaid bills. The Company sends
their bills out the first of every month, with the bills due within 30 days. The Company asks for
a late payment charge of 10o/o on any payments that are not received within 30 days of the due
date. The Company also proposes an interest rate of l.5Yo per month on past due amounts.
STAFF COMMENTS 16 MAY t5,2014
Under the current billing practice of allowing 30 days prior to considering a bill late, the
next month's billing statement could be issued before the previous month's bill payment is due.
Staff supports adoption of a late payment charge to encourage prompt payment of bills.
However, Staff cannot support the Company's proposal. As an alternative, Staff recommends
that the Company be allowed to charge lYo per month on any past due balance owing at the time
of the next billing. Staff also recommends that the due date of bills be set at 20 days after the
billing date so that the Company has sufficient time to process payments before issuing new
bills.
BILL STATEMENT & CUSTOMER INFORMATION/NOTIFICATION
The Company included a copy of its billing statement in its Application to the
Commission. The statement does not meet the requirements of Rule 201 of Utility Customer
Relations Rules (UCRR), IDAPA 31.21.01. Staff is willing to work with the Company to revise
the document to ensure it meets the requirements of the UCRR. In addition, Staff is willing to
assist the Company with the development of its disconnection policy and the applicable notices
as well as other required documents as described in the UCRR. Staff is also willing to assist the
Company with its Annual Rules Summary and its Explanation of Rates as required by Rules 700
of the IPUC Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01. Staff recommends that the Company work
directly with Staff to revise its bill statements and customer information and notices to comply
with Commission Rules and Regulations.
COMPANY TARIFF
The Company included a copy of its proposed Tariff, including its proposed Rate
Schedules and the General Rules and Regulations. Staff has reviewed the documents and is
willing to work with the Company to ensure these documents meet Commission requirements.
Staff recommends that the Company work directly with Staff to revise its Tariff to meet
Commission Rules and Regulations.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
The Company submitted a copy of its May 2013 billing statement as part of its
Application. That billing statement included a note to its customers regarding its Application to
the Commission for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. The Company did not
STAFF COMMENTS t7 MAY 15,2014
include a copy of a press release with its Application. The Commission issued a press release on
April 14, 2074, regarding the Company's Application.
The Commission has not received any customer comments to date.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1 . Staff recommends a Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience for Phase I of the
resort development.
2. Staff recommends that the use of a2013 test year be approved.
3. Staff recommends that all plant in service be recognized as a Contribution in Aid of
Construction with no current rate base.
4. Staff recommends that an annual revenue requirement of $8,067 be approved.
5. Staff recommends implementation of a flat rate design with a monthly charge of $29.25 per
ERU.
6. Staff recommends that the customers be invoiced every month.
7. Staff recommends disapproval of the Company's proposed Customer Standby Fee,
Inspection Fee, Owner Transfer Fee, and Service Termination Fee.
8. Staff recommends the following non-recurring charges: $150 Hook-up Fee for new
customers; $20 Reconnection Fee during normal business hours and $40 Reconnection Fee
outside of normal business hours, and $20 Insufficient Funds Charge.
9. Staff recommends that the Company install a communications device for the storage tank
elevation during the first quarter of 201 5.
10. Staff recommends that the Company address system sanitary deficiencies as required by
DEQ/Panhandle Health.
I 1. To comply with Commission Rules and Regulations, Staff recommends that the Company
be directed to work with Staff to revise its bill statement and Tariff, develop procedures
and create required documents.
STAFF COMMENTS l8 MAY t5,2014
Respecttully submitted this I fu day of May 2014.
Staff: Joe Terry
Johanna Bell
Gerry Galinato
Chris Hecht
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MAY 15,2014
ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITIES TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 2013
COMPANY INFORMATION
1 Give full name of utility
2 Date of Organization
3 Organized under the laws of the state of
4 Address of Principal Office (number & street)
5 P.O. Box (if applicable)
6 City
7 State
8 Zip Code
9 Organization(proprietor,partnership,corp.)
10 Towns, Counties served
Acme Water Works Inc
2008
P.O Box 1943
Sand Point
ID
Corp
Section 29
T58N,BM
Bonner County, Idaho
11 Are there any affiliated companies? (yes or no)
If yes, attach a list with names, addresses & descriptions. Explain any servlces provlded to the utility.
12 Contact Information
President (Owner)
Vice President
Secretary
General Manager
Complaints or Billing
Engineering
Emergency Service
Accounting
13 Were any water systems acquired during the year or any additions/deletions made
to the service area during the year?
If yes, attach a list with names, addresses & descriptions. Explain any services provided to the utility,
14 Where are the Company's books and records kept?
Street Address
City
State
zip
Name Phone No,
Attachment A
Case No. AWW-W-13-01
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208-597-0335
208-265-4270
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITIES TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
NAME: Acme Water Works Inc
COMPANY INFORMATION (Cont.)
15 Is the system operated or maintained under a service contract?
16 If yes: With whom is the contract?
When does the contract expire?
What services and rates are included?
t7 Is water purchased for resale through the system?
18 If yes: Name of Organization
Name of owner or operator
Mailing Address
City
State
zip
Water Purchased
19 Has any system(s) been disapproved by the
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality?
If yes, attach full explanation
20 Has the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
recommended any improvements?
If yes, attach full explanation
21 Number of Complaints received during year concerning:
Quality of Service
High Bills
Disconnection
22 Number of Customers involuntarily disconnected
23 Date customers last received a copy of the Summary
of Rules required by IDAPA 3l.2L.Ot.7O1?
Attach a copy of the Summary
24 Did significant additions or retirements from the
Plant Accounts occur during the year?
If yes, attach full explanation and an updated system map
Indefinite
For the Year Ended 2013
Yes
Water Service Management
Water Master, Billino Collections
Gallons/CCF $Amount
I
Attachment A
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITIES TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
NAME:Acme Water Works Inc
REVENUE & EXPENSE DETAIL
SUB ACCT DESCRIPTION
For the Year Ended 2013
1 460
2 cat.t
3 cot.z
4 462
5 +oq
6 46s
7 466
8 ctq
9 +oo
4OO REVENUES
Unmetered Water Revenue
Metered Sales - Residential
Metered Sales - Commercial, Industrial
Fire Protection Revenue
Other Water Sales Revenue
Irrigation Sales Revenue
Sales for Resale
Other Water Revenue
Total Revenue (Add Lines 1 - 7)
(also enter result on Page 4, line 1)
$ 10,044
$ 29,400
$ 39,444
Booked to Acct #10 * DEQ Fees Billed separately to customers
11 ** Hookup or Connection Fees Collected
t2 ***commission Approved Surcharges Collected
$ 29,400 Booked to Acct #
Booked to Acct #
474
401 OPEMTING EXPENSES
13 601.r-6 Labor - Operation & Maintenance
!4 601.7 Labor - Customer Accounts
15 601.s Labor - Administrative & General
16 603 Salaries, Officers & Directors
77 604 Employee Pensions & Benefits
18 610 Purchased Water
19 61s-16 Purchased Power & Fuel for Power
20 618 Chemicals
2t 620.1-6 Materials & Supplies - Operation & Maint.
22 6zo.t-a Materials & Supplies - Administrative & General
23 631-34 Contract Services - Professional
24 635 Contract Services - Water Testing
25 G36 Contract Services - Other
26 64L-42 Rentals - Property & Equipment
27 650 Transportation Expense
28 656-59 Insurance
29 660 Advertising
30 666 Rate Case Expense (Amortization)
31 667 Regulatory Comm, Exp. (Other except taxes)
32 670 Bad Debt Expense
33 67s Miscellaneous
34 Total Operatlng Expenses (Add lines 72 - 32, also enter on Pg 4, line 2)
$ 29,746
$ 1,653
$ 168
$ 4,862
$ 100
$24
$ 35,954
Aftachment A
Case No' AWW-W-I3-01
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITIES TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
NAME: Acme Water Works Inc
INCOME STATEMENT
SUB ACCT DESCRIPTION
For the Year Ended 2013
$ 39,4441 Revenue (From Page 3, line 8)
2 Operatlng Expenses (From Page 3, line 33)
3 403 Depreciation Expense
4 4oG Amortization, Utility Plant Aquisition Adj.
5 cot Amortization Exp. - Other
6 +oe.ro Regulatory Fees (PUC)
7 4oa.LL Property Taxes
8 408.12 Payroll Taxes
9A 408.13 Other Taxes (tist) DEQ Fees
9B
9C
9D
$ 35,954
$-
10 409.10 Federal Income Taxes
11 409.11 State Income Taxes
t2 410.10 Provision for Deferred Income Tax - Federal
13 410.11 Provision for Deferred Income Tax - State
74 4tr Provision for Deferred Utility Income Tax Credits
15 4tz Investment Tax Credits - Utility
$ 20.00
16 Total Expenses from operations before interest (add lines 2-15) $ 35,974
77 413 Income From Utility Plant Leased to Others
18 4L4 Gains (Losses) From Disposition of Utility Plant
19 Net Operatlng Income (Add lines 1, 17 &18 less line 16)
20 415 Revenues, Merchandizing Jobbing and Contract Work
2L 416 Expenses, Merchandizing, Jobbing & Contracts
22 419 Interest & Dividend Income
23 42o Allowance for Funds used During Construction
24 42L Miscellaneous Non-Utility Income
25 426 Miscellaneous Non-Utility Expense
26 408.20 Other Taxes, Non-Utility Operations
27 409-20 Income Taxes, Non-Utility Operations
28 Net Non-Utility Income (Add lines 20,22,23 & 24 less lines 2t,25,26, & 27)
29 Gross Incom€ (add lines 19 & 28)
30 427.3 Interest Exp. on Long-Term Debt
31 427.s Other Interest Charges
32 NET INCOME (Line 29 less lines 30 & 31), (Also Enter on Ps 9, Line 2)
$ 3,470
$
$ 3,470
$ 3,470
Aftachment A
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITIES TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
NAME:Acme Water Works Inc
ACCOUNT 101 PI.ANT IN SERVICE DETAIL For the Year Ended 2013
SUB ACCT
Balance
Beginning
of Year
Added
During
Year
Removed
During
Year
Balance
End of
Year
Attachment A
Case No. AWW-W-13-01
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2
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4
5
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t2
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18
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22
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26
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29
DESCRIPTION
Organization
Franchises and Consents
Land & Land Rights
Structures and Improvements
Collecting & Impounding Reservoirs
Lake, River & Other Intakes
Wells
Infiltration Galleries & Tunnels
Supply Mains
Power Generation Equipment
Power Pumping Equipment
Purification Systems
Distribution Reservoirs & Standpipes
Trans. & Distrib, Mains & Accessories
Services
Meters and Meter Installations
Hydrants
Backflow Prevention Devices
Other Plant & Misc. Equipment
Office Furniture and Equipment
Transportation Equipment
Stores Equipment
Tools, Shop and Garage Equipment
Laboratory Equipment
Power Operated Equipment
Communications Equipment
Miscellaneous Equipment
Other Tangible Property
TOTAL PLANT IN SERVICE
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
320
330
331
333
334
335
336
339
340
34r
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(Add lines 1 - 28) Enter beginning & end of year totals on Pg 7, Line 1
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTIUTIES TO THE IDAHO PUBUC UTILITIES COMMISSION
NAME:Acme Water Works Inc
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT 108.1 DETAIL For the Year Ended
Depreciation
Rate
-to
Balance
Beginning
of Year
Balance
End of
Year
2013
Increase
or
Decrease
Attachment A
Case No. AWW-W-13-01
Staff Comments
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
L2
13
t4
15
16
t7
18
19
20
2t
22
23
24
25
26
DESCRIPTION
Structures and Improvements
Collecting & Impounding Reservoirs
Lake, River & Other Intakes
Wells
Infiltration Galleries & Tunnels
Supply Mains
Power Generation Equipment
Power Pumping Equipment
Purification Systems
Distribution Reservoirs & Standpipes
Trans. & Distrib. Mains & Accessories
Services
Meters and Meter Installations
Hydrants
Backflow Prevention Devices
Other Plant & Misc. Equipment
Office Furniture and Equipment
Transportation Equipment
Stores Equipment
Tools, Shop and Garage Equipment
Laboratory Equipment
Power Operated Equipment
Communications Equipment
Miscellaneous Equipment
Other Tangible Property
TOTALS (Add Lines 1- 2s)
SUB ACCT
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
320
330
331
333
334
335
336
339
340
34r
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
Enter beginning & end of year totals on Pg 7, Line 7
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
t2
13
L4
15
16
L7
18
19
20
2t
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITIES TO THE
NAME: Acme Water Works Inc
BALANCE SHEET
SUB ACCT
ASSETS
DESCRIPTION
101 Utility Plant in Service (From Ps s, Line 29)
102 Utility Plant Leased to Others
103 Plant Held for Future Use
105 Construction Work in Progress
114 Utility Plant Aquisition Adjustment
Subtotal (Add Lines 1 - s)
108.r Accumulated Depreciation (From pg 6, Line 26)
108.2 Accum. Depr. - Utility Plant Lease to Others
108.3 Accum, Depr. - Property Held for Future Use
110,1 Accum. Amort, - Utility Plant in Service
110.2 Accum. Amort. - Utility Plant Lease to Others
11s Accumulated Amortization - Aquisition Adj.
Net Utility Plant lune 6 less lines 7 - 12)
123 Investment in Subsidiaries
125 Other Investments
Total Investments (Add lines 14 & 15)
131
135
t4t
t42
145
151
162
t73
143
181
r83
184
186
Cash
Short Term Investments
Accts/Notes Receivable - Customers
Other Receivables
Receivables from Associated Companies
Materials & Supplies Inventory
Prepaid Expenses
Unbilled (Accrued) Utility Revenue
Provision for Uncollectable Accounts
Total Current ladd lines !7 - 24,less line 25)
Unamortized Debt Discount & Expense
Preliminary Survey & Investigation Charges
Deferred Rate Case Expenses
Other Deferred Charges
Total Assets (Add rines 13, 16 & 26 - 30)
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILTTIES COMMISSION
For the Year Ended
Balance Balance
Beginning End of
of Year Year
2013
Increase
or
Decrease
Attachment A
Case No. AWW-W-13-01
Staff Comments
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITIES TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
NAME:Acme Water Works Inc
BAI-ANCE SHEET
SUB ACCT
LIABILITIES & CAPTTAL
DESCRIPTION
Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Miscellaneous Capital Accounts
Appropriated Retained Earnings
Unappropriated Retained Earnings
Reacquired Capital Stock
Proprietary Capital
Total EqulW Capltal (Add Lines 1-s+7 less line 6)
Bonds
Advances from Associated Companies
Other Long - Term Debt
Accounts Payable
Notes Payable
Accounts Payable - Associated Companies
Customer Deposits (Refundable)
Accrued Other Taxes Payable
Accrued Income Taxes Payable
Accrued Taxes - Non-Utility
Accrued Debt, Interest & Dividends Payable
Misc. Current & Accrued Liabilities
Unamortized Debt Premium
Advances for Construction
Other Deferred Liabilities
Accumulated Investment Tax Credits - Utility
Accum. Investment Tax Credits - Non-Utility
Operating Reserves
Contributions in Aid of Construction
Accum. Amort. of Contrib. in Aid of Const. **
Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes
Total Liabilities (Add lines e - 2e)
TOTAL LIABILITIES & CAPITAL ( Add lines 8 & 30)
*x Only lf Commlssion Approved
For the Year Ended
Balance Balance
Beginning End of
of Year Year
$ 1,000
2013
Increase
or
Decrease
Attachment A
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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29
30
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241
251
252
253
255.1
255.2
261-5
271
272
281-3
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITIES TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Acme Water Works Inc
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
1 Retained Earnings Balance @ Beginning of Year
2 Amount Added from Current Year Income (From Pg 4, Line 32)
3 Other Credits to Account
4 Dividends Paid or Appropriated
5 Other Distributions of Retained Earnings
6 Retained Earnings Balance @ End of Year
CAPITAL STOCK DETAIL
7 Description (Class, Par Value etc,)
Common
DETAIL OF LONG-TERM DEBT
For the Year Ended 2013
$ 8s8
$ 3,470
$ 2,334
_$_6,662_
No. Shares No. Shares
Interest
Rate
Year-end
Balance
Interest
Paid
Dividends
Interest
Accrued
Attachment A
Case No. AWW'W-13-01
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTIUTIES TO THE IDAHO PUBUC UTILITIES COMMISSION
NAME: Acme Water Works Inc
SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA
1 Provide an updated system map if significant changes have been made
2 Water Supply:
Rated
Capacity
nation or location
Well No. 1 Block 3, Lot #16
TOTALS
3 System Storage:
to the system during the year.
For the Year Ended
Type of
Treatment:
(None, Chlorine
Fluoride
20 13
water
Su pply
Source
(Well, Spring,
Surface Wtr
Construction
(Wood,
Steel
Concrete
Attachment A
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Filter etc.
Usable
Capacity
000's
Gal.
Annual
Production
Type of
Reservoir
( Elevated
Pressu rized
Boostedation or Location
Total
Capacity
000's
Gal.
400 feet south of Block 11, Lot #22
(Duplicate form and attach if necessary. Asterisk facilities added this year.)
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITIES TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
NAME: Acme Water Works Inc
SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA Continued For the Year Ended
4 Pump information for ALL system pumps, including wells and boosters.
2073
Rated
Horse power
Rated
Capacity
Discharge
Pressure
Energy used
this Year
(KwhDesignation or Location &
Well No. 1
** Submit pump curves unless previously provlded or unavailable. Asterisk facilities added thls year.
Attach additional sheets if inadequate space is available on this page.
5 If Wells are metered:
What was the total amount pumped this year? 000's gal.
What was the total amount pumped during peak month? 000's gal.
What was the total amount pumped on the peak day? gal.
6 If customers are metered, what was the total amount sold in peak month? 000's gal.
7 Was your system designed to supply fire flows?
If Yes: What is current system rating?
How many times were meters read this year?
During which months?
How many additional customers could be served with no system improvements
except a service line and meter?
How many of those potential additions are vacant lots?
10 Are backbone plant additions anticipated during the coming year?
If Yes, attach an explanation of projects and anticipated costs!
11 In what year do you anticipate that the system capacity (supply, storage or distribution)
will have to be expanded?
NA
113
100o/o
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITIES TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
NAME:Acme Water Works Inc
SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA Continued
FEET OF MAINS
1 Pipe
Size
For the Year Ended 2013
8" C900 CL 150 PVC Water Main
4" C900 CL 150 PVC Water Main
In Use Installed
Beginning During
Of Year Year
Number of Customers
Abandoned
During
Year
In Use
End of
Year
CUSTOMER STATISTICS
Metered:
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Flat Rate:
Residential
Commercial
Ind ustria I
Private Fire Protection
Public Fire Protection
Street Sprinkling
Municipal, Other
Other Water Utilities
TOTALS (Add lines 2 through 8)
2
2A
28
2C
3
3A
3B
3C
4
5
6
7
8
Thousands of Gallons Sold
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This
Year
Last
Year
This
Year
Last
Year
23 20
23 20 0 0
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITIES TO THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE
State of Idaho
County of
)ss
WE, the undersigned
utility, on our oath do severally say that the foregoing report has been prepared under our direction,
from the original books, papers and records of said utility; that we have carefully examined same, and
declare the same to be a correct statement of the business and affairs of said utility for the period
covered by the report in respect to each and every matter and thing therin set forth, to the best of our
knowledge, information and belief,
(Chief Officer)
(Officer in Charge of Accounts)
Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me
this_day of.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires
gd k/excel/j nelson/an ulrpts/wtra n nua lrpt
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE THIS I5TH DAY oF MAY 2014,
SERVED THE FOREGOING COMMENTS OF THE COMMISSION STAFF, IN
CASE NO. AWW.W-I3-01, BY MAILING A COPY THEREOF, POSTAGE PREPAID,
TO THE FOLLOWING:
JOEL WAHLIN
OWNER
ACME WATER WORKS INC
67 WILD HORSE TRAIL
SANDPOINT ID 83864
EMAIL: [e-mail]
BOB HANSEN
ACME WATER WORKS INC
67 WILD HORSE TRAIL
SANDPOINT ID 83864
EMAIL: [e-mail]
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE