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TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM:SCOTT WOODBURY
DATE:JANUARY 20, 2004
RE:CASE NO. EAG-04-1 (Eagle Water)
CERTIFICATE AMENDMENT-IDAHO STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
On January 7, 2004, 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 Idaho State
Veteran Cemetery (Cemetery). Reference Idaho Code ~ 61-526; Commission Rules of
Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.112. The Cemetery is located on old Horseshoe Bend Road just
north of the Dry Creek Cemetery in Ada County and is adjacent to Bonita Hills Subdivision
which Eagle Water currently serves. A legal description of the property is attached to the
Application (Application, Exhibit B).
Eagle Water represents that the developer of the Idaho State Veteran Cemetery has
requested that Eagle Water provide water service. A copy of the developer s request is attached
to the Company s Application (Application, Exhibit A). The water service will be used for fire
protection, domestic water in the buildings, and for a proposed future water fountain.
Service to the Cemetery will be provided through Eagle Water s eight-inch main line
located on the east side of Old Highway 55/Horseshoe Bend Road. Extension of service to the
Ce~etery 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 between $44 500 and $46 500 plus legal fees, all of which
will be paid by the developer pursuant to Eagle Water s standard "Main Extension Contract."
DECISION MEMORANDUM
The proposed expansion will add one customer to Eagle Water s customer base. The estimated
monthly gross revenue from the Cemetery is $30 to $50. Eagle Water proposes to begin
construction in March 2004 and complete construction in April 2004.
Eagle Water states that it has an adequate source of supply to provide service to the
Cemetery in a safe and reliable manner. Eagle Water contends that the extension of its facilities
to serve the Cemetery is consistent with the public convenience and necessity. Eagle Water
states that there will be no effect on the Company s revenue requirements.
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
Staff recommends that Eagle Water s Certificate Application be processed pursuant
to Modified Procedure and that a standard 21-day comment period be established. Does the
Commission agree with Staffs procedural recommendation?
Scott Woodbury
Vld/M:EAGWO401
DECISION MEMORANDUM