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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20030902Decision Memo.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