20030922Notice of Workshop and Hearing.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
September 22, 2003
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF
FALLS WATER COMPANY, INc. FOR
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES AND CHARGES. CASE NO. FLS-O3-
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WORKSHOP AND HEARING
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NOTICE OF COMMENT
DEADLINE
On July 25 , 2003 , Falls Water Company (Falls Water; Company), an Idaho not-for-
profit corporation and holder of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity No. 236, filed
an Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) requesting authority to
increase its revenue requirement by $129 564.25 (38%). As set forth in its Application, the
proposed increase reflects the increased costs of maintenance and replacement of aging
infrastructure and improving its customer service response.
If the proposed increase is approved, metered residential customers of Falls Water
would experience an average monthly increase of $6.39 (46%). Metered commercial customers
would experience an average monthly increase of $15.96 (79%). Unmetered residential
customers would experience a monthly increase of $4.27 (31%). Multi-family residential
customers would experience an average monthly decrease of$9.99 (-73%) per unit.
On August 21 , 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Application in Case
No. FLS-03-01 and in Order No. 29317 suspended the Company s proposed October 15
2003, effective date.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has reviewed the filings of
record in Case No. FLS-03-01. The Commission is informed that Staff has completed its
audit of the Company s financial records and inspection of the Company s physical plant. Based
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on Staff procedural recommendations, the Commission has preliminarily determined that the
public interest regarding the Company s Application to increase rates and charges may not
require a technical hearing to consider the issues presented, and that issues raised by the
Application may be processed under Modified Procedure , by written submission rather
than by hearing. Reference Commission Rules of Procedure IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204.
Additionally, the Commission finds it reasonable to schedule a public workshop and to appoint a
hearing examiner to obtain public testimony.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company s Application to increase its
rates is merely a proposal subject to public review and Commission approval.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has jurisdiction over this
matter and Falls Water Company, a water utility, pursuant to the authority and power granted
under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and the Commission s Rules of Procedure IDAPA
31.01.01.000 et seq.
PUBLIC WORKSHOP AND HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has scheduled the following
public workshop and hearing in this matter:
Idaho Falls on Wednesday, October 8,2003 at the Idaho Falls Council Chambers
located at 140 South Capital Avenue. The public workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the
public hearing will begin at 7:00 p.
The public workshop will offer the public and customers of Falls Water an
opportunity to meet with the Commission Staff, ask questions and receive information.
Following the workshop, a hearing examiner appointed by the Commission will conduct a
hearing to obtain public testimony on Falls Water Company s Application.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the workshop and hearing will be conducted
pursuant to the Rules of Procedure adopted by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. IDAP A
31.01.01.000 et seq.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the hearing and workshop 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
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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(fYpuc.state.id.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that in addition to the public workshop and
hearing, the Commission solicits written comments regarding the requested increase in rates and
charges. Any person desiring to state a position on Falls Water s proposed rate increase may file
a written comment with the Commission no later than Thursday, October 30, 2003. See
IDAPA 31.01.01.202.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Falls Water Company may file reply
comments no later than Friday November 14,2003.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that written comments concerning Case
No. FLS-03-01 should be mailed to the Commission and to Falls Water at the addresses
reflected below.
COMMISSION SECRETARY
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
K. SCOTT BRUCE
FALLS WATER COMPANY, INe.
2025 EAST FIRST STREET
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401-4411
scott~fal1swater.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 WWASHINGTON ST
BOISE, ID 83702-5983
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document.
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Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission s home page located at www.puc.state.id.. Click the "Comments and Questions
icon, and complete the comment form, using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document. These comments must also be sent to the Company at the e-mail address listed above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application in Case No. FLS-03-
can be reviewed during regular business hours at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 472
West Washington Street, Boise, Idaho and at the office of Falls Water Company, 2025 East First
Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho (Telephone: [phone]). In addition, the Application may be
viewed by accessing the Commission s web site at www.puc.state.id.under the "File Room
icon and selecting the appropriate topic heading.
DATED at Boise, Idaho this ;J..~ day of September 2003.
Commission Secretary
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