20071123Decision memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSIONER SMITH
CO MMISSI 0 NER KEMPTON
COMMISSION SECRETARY
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM:DAN GRAVES
DATE:NOVEMBER 21,2007
RE:DIAMOND BAR GENERAL RATE CASE; CASE NO. DIA-07-
On April 13 , 2007, Diamond Bar Estates Water Company (Diamond Bar; Company) filed
an Application to increase its rates for water service by approximately 87.44%, increase its fees
for installation of a meter to $310 and implement a new customer connection charge of either
500 or $5 500 where a service line to the property does not exist.
On October 22 2207 , in Order No. 30455 , the Commission approved an annual revenue
requirement for Diamond Bar of $28 602, and an increase in the base charge and the commodity
charge. In the Order the Commission approved a new service connection fee and a new hookup
fee where there is no service line tap. The Commission also approved an additional charge, to be
determined on a case-by-case basis, when a service line tap must cross a road. The Order also
stated that the Company is authorized to include a $20 NSF charge in its tariff. Finally, the
Commission ordered the Company to revise its customer billing statement to be consistent with
Rule 201.
Diamond Bar has submitted tariffs in response to the Commission Order, which are
attached.. Revised Billing Statement
. Tariff No. 1 , pages 1 , 2 and 3
RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds that the tariffs submitted are in compliance with Commission Order No.
30455 and recommends that they be approved as submitte .
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DECISION MEMORANDUM NOVEMBER 21 , 2007
DIAMOND BAR ESTATES WATER
PO BOX 1870
HYADEN ID 83835
208 665 9200
208 665 9300 FAX
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November 9 2007
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
ATfN: Commission Secretary
PO Box 83720
Boise IO 83720-0074
Subject:Case No. DIA-W-07-01
Order No. 30455
Dear Commission Secretary
Enclosed with this cover letter are the originals of the tariffs conforming to the n~w
rates and chargesl and the customer billing statement changes requested in Order
30455.
An extra copy is also enclosed. Please date stamp this copy and return it to this
Applicant for our records.
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Owner
Diamond Bar Estates Water Co PO Box 1870, Hayden ID 83835
Emergency# 687-9000, 772-5060 Office 665-9200
Billing Date Water Billing for period
Domestic-current reading prev reading
Irrigation-current reading prev reading
Total usage Excess Gallons
Previous balance $Payment Rec d $
Past Due Amt $
Current month $
Total now due $Due date
0 - 5500 gals $29.00 5501 and over $.80/per thousand gals
Ex: 50 000 gals minus 5500 gals = 44 500 divided by 1000 x .80 = $35.60 plus $29.
Total due $64.60 (Minimum charge of $29.00 covers both meters and includes the first 5500 gallons of
usage)
Tariff No.
1 st revised Page
Canceling Original page
Name of utility
Diamond Bar Estates Water Co.
METERED WATER RATES
Minimum Char
Per Order No 30455
(Approval stamp)
$29.00 per month (which covers both the domestic and irrigation
meters and includes the first 5500 gallons of usage)
Commodi Char
80 per 1000 gallons in excess of 5500 gallons
NOTE:
Bills for water service will be rendered monthly and are payable
Within fifteen (15) days of the billing date
November ssue 2007 Effecti ve
Issued by Diamond Bar Estates Water Co
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December 1, 2007
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Tariff No.Page
Canceling 1~ revised page
Name of Utility
Diamond Bar Estates Water Co
Per Order No 30455
(Approval stamp)
NON - RECURRING CHARGE
$15 reconnection fee will be charged during business hours
$30 reconnection fee will be charged after normal business
Hours and weekends
(Does not apply to seasonal !nstallation of irrigation meters)
$20 NSF check return charge
November Issued 2007 Effecti ve December 1, 2007
Issued by Estates
Title Owner
Tariff No.Page
Canceling none
Name Utility
Diamond Bar Estates Water Co
Per Order No 30455
(Approval stamp)
NEW CUSTOMER CONNECTION CHARGES
For a first time connection to the Diamond Bar Estates Water Company
system when an existing Service line and meter base
are already in place on the property the cost is $310.
If there is no service line tap to the Company s water mains or
meter box in place on the property the cost is $2500.
When the installation of a new service line requires the Company
bore a line under a roadl all additional costs will be charged to
the customer on a time and materials basis. The new customer may
at their option, hire a Diamond Bar Water Company approved
independent contractor to perform the road bore and connection. The
Company will require such contractor to show proof of bonding,
licensing and insurance and have at least five (5) years of
experience at hot tapping water lines. Diamond Bar Estates Water
Company s Water Master will inspect and approve all the work being
performed to insure compliance with the Company s installationrequirements.
NovemberIssued 1,2007
Issued by Diamond Bar Estates Water Co
Effective December 1, 2007
;/ Title Owner