20070531notice_of_public_workshop.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 31 , 2007
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF DIAMOND BAR ESTATES WATER
COMPANY FOR AN INCREASE IN RATES
AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE IN
THE STATE OF IDAHO
CASE NO. DIA-07-
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC WORKSHOP
On April 13, 2007, Diamond Bar Estates Water Company filed an Application to
increase its rates for water service, its fees for installation of a meter, and implementation of ';l
new customer connection charge. On April 25, 2007, the Commission authorized the use of
Modified Procedure and issued a Notice of Application. Order No. 30311. The Commission
also directed Staff to conduct a public workshop pursuant to Procedural Rule 125 , IDAP A
31.01.01.125. !d. at 5.
According to the Company s Application it is seeking authority to: (1) increase the
water rates it charges customers by approximately 87.44%; (2) increase the fees for the first-time
installation of a meter to serve a new customer from $200 to $310; and (3) implement a new
customer connection charge of either $2 500 or $5 500 where a service line to the property does
not currently exist. According to the Company s Customer Notice it is proposing to increase the
base monthly charge for the first 7 500 gallons of water from $21.00 per month to $50.00 per
month. Additionally, the Company proposes to increase the charge for water usage in excess of
500 gallons per month from $0.45 to $0.52 per 1 000 gallons. The Company states that this
increase is necessary so that it can recover its operating costs, and that it has been operating at a
loss for a number of years. Diamond Bar Water provides service to approximately 43 customers.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a public workshop has been scheduled for
JUNE 20, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE RATHDRUM SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT
8037 WEST MONT ANA STREET (CORNER OF MONT ANA STREET AND HIGHWAY
41) RATHDRUM, IDAHO. The purpose of this public workshop will be for Staff to dispense
information concerning the Company s Application, and to obtain input from the public prior to
filing comments or testimony in this case. The Company s customers and any other interested
members of the public are encouraged to attend.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the workshop in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Rules of Procedure adopted by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company s Application and exhibits
have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Commission offices. The Application and exhibits are also available on the
Commission s Web site at www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on "File Room" and then "Water
Cases.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all workshops and hearings in this matter
will be held in facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other
assistance in order to participate in or to understand 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
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
Mail: secretary~puc.idaho.gov
DATED at Boise, Idaho this day of May 2007.
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Co I ission Secretary
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP