HomeMy WebLinkAboutNTCHRG.docxBEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF)
CAPITOL WATER CORPORATION FOR)CASE NO. CAP-W-95-1
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES)
AND ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION FOR)NOTICE OF FURTHER
INTERIM RATES ) SCHEDULING
)NOTICE OF INTERVENTION
) DEADLINE
)NOTICE OF HEARING
)
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on July 11, 1995, Capitol Water Corporation (Capitol Water; Company) filed an Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for authority to increase its tariff rates and charges for water utility service. The Company in its principal Application is proposing a 25.8% increase. The requested increase was suspended by the Commission so as to provide sufficient time and opportunity for intervention, investigation and public hearing. Reference Order No. 26121. Following an expedited hearing on Capitol Water’s Alternative Application for an interim rate increase, the Commission approved an interim annual increase (subject to refund) in the amount of $5,889 (a 2.29% surcharge to residential and commercial customers). Reference Order No 26163.
The Company proposes the following permanent rates for residential customers, metered commercial customers and private fire, sprinkler and hose service customers:
CAPITOL WATER CORPORATION
PRESENT AND PROPOSED RATE COMPARISON
Schedule No. 1
Present
Rates
Proposed
Permanent Rates
FLAT RATE - Rates--Monthly
3/4" service
$ 8.06
$10.14
1" service
$ 9.78
$12.30
1-1/4" service
$10.89
$13.70
Sprinkling
$10.34
$13.00
Schedule No. 2
Present
Rates
Proposed
Permanent Rates
METERED RATED
Rates--Monthly
1000 cu. feet per month per 100 cu. feet
$.79
$ .99
Next
1000 cu. feet per month per 100 cu. feet
$.45
$ .57
Next
2000 cu. feet per month per 100 cu. feet
$.34
$ .43
Minimum Charges: The monthly minimum charges for service under this schedule shall not be less than the following for all customers.
Meter Size
3/4" and smaller
$ 5.15
$ 6.48
1"
$ 7.27
$ 9.15
1-1/2"
$10.59
$13.32
2"
$18.34
$23.07
3"
$32.88
$41.36
Schedule No. 3 - No change
Schedule No. 4
Present
Rates
Proposed
Permanent Rates
RATES FOR PRIVATE FIRE SPRINKLER AND HOSE SERVICE - Rates--Monthly
For 3" Service or smaller, per month
$ 5.67
$ 7.13
For 4" Service per month
$ 7.93
$ 9.98
For 6" Service per month
$18.14
$22.82
For 8" Service per month
$29.47
$37.07
For 10" Service per month
$45.34
$57.04
In support of its Application the Company has filed testimony and exhibits showing financial statements, cost of capital, and documentation showing how the test year data was adjusted. The present and proposed rate schedules and water service regulations are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Company’s office located at 2626 Eldorado, Boise and also at the Commission’s office, 472 W. Washington, Boise.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that pursuant to its authority and jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code, the Commission may determine a change in the Company’s total revenue requirement in an amount other than that proposed by the Company. The Commission may also determine a spread or allocation or relative increase or decrease in a rate or charge different from that proposed by the Company.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that pursuant to agreement of the parties and the Commission, the following scheduling in the matter of the Company’s Application and request for a permanent increase in rates is adopted:
October 23, 1995
November 1, 1995
Staff/Intervenor deadline for direct testimony
Company prefile deadline for rebuttal testimony
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to intervene in this matter for the purpose of presenting evidence or cross examining witnesses at hearing must file a Petition to Intervene with the Commission pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.071-.073. The deadline for filing a Petition to Intervene is Friday, October 13, 1995.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the prepared testimony and exhibits of the parties must conform to the requirements of Rules 266 through 267 of the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.266-.267.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that discovery is available in Case No. CAP-W-95-1 pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.221-.234.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a public hearing on Capitol Water’s request for a permanent increase in rates in Case No. CAP-W-95-1 is scheduled for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1995 COMMENCING AT 9:30 A.M. AT THE COMMISSION HEARING ROOM, 472 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, BOISE, IDAHO (208)334-0300. Public testimony in this matter will be taken at the same location on Tuesday, November 7, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held pursuant to the Commission’s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and that the Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be conducted pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to present their views without parties’ rights of participation and cross examination are not required to intervene and may present their comments at hearing without prior notification to the Commission or to the parties.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings in this matter will be held in facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other assistance of the kind that the Commission is obligated to provide under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in or to understand the testimony and argument at a public hearing may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing. The request for assistance must be received at least five (5) working days before the hearing by contacting the Commission Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
(208) 334-0338 (TELEPHONE)
(208) 334-3151 (TEXT TELEPHONE)
DATED at Boise, Idaho this day of September 1995.
Myrna J. Walters
Commission Secretary
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