20120316notice_of_public_workshop_order_no_32487.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 16,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )CASE NO.FLS-W-12-O1
OF FALLS WATER COMPANY FOR AN )
ORDER AUTHORIZING INCREASES IN )NOTICE OF
THE COMPANY’S RATES AND CHARGES )PUBLIC WORKSHOP
FOR WATER SERVICE )
NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
)NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
)
_______________________________
)ORDER NO.32487
On January 30.2012,Falls Water Company applied to the Commission for authority to
increase its total revenue requirement by $295,059.75,or 26.52%.Application at 1,4.With this
Order,the Commission schedules a public informational workshop on this matter in Idaho Falls,
orders that the case proceed under Modified Procedure,and schedules a public hearing.
BACKGROUND
With this Application,the Company proposes to increase its metered rates and reduce the
included maximum gallons allowed as follows:
Meter Size Current Rate Proposed Rate %Change
3/4”or smaller $16.10 for up to 12,000 gallons $19.18 for up to 5,000 gallons 19.1%increase
1”$26.85 for up to 7,000 gallons 19.2%increase
I V2”$28.98 for up to 22,000 gallons $34.52 for up to 9,000 gallons 19.1%increase
2”rogllons 19.1 %increase
4”$66.01 for up to 49,000 gallons $78.64 for up to 20,000 gallons 19.1%increase
Commodity Rate
per 1,000 gallons $0.61 I $0.67 9.7%increase
Id.at 2 and 4.The Company says the average 3/4”metered-customer’s bill will increase 26.8%;the
average 1”metered-customer’s bill will increase 24.3%;the average 1 1/2”metered-customer’s bill
will increase 26.1%;the average 2”metered-customer’s bill will increase 27.8%;and the average 4”
metered-customer’s bill will increase 28.1%.Id.at 4-5.The Company says its proposal decreases
the ratio of base charges from 66%to 65%and increases the ratio of commodity charges from 34%
to 35%.Id.at 5.The Company also says the proposed rate design will produce $1,407,749.70 in
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revenues,which is within $78.59 of the $1,407,671 .11 revenue requirement.and that the average
customer’s bill will increase by 26.8%.Id.
In Order No.32467.the Commission issued a Notice of Application,set a March 7.
2012 intervention deadline,and suspended the Company’s proposed rates for a period of 30 days
plus five months.No one petitioned for intervention.Accordingly,the only parties to the case
are the Company and Staff.
Pursuant to the Commission’s direction.Staff and the Company reached agreement
on how the case should be processed and on a proposed schedule.The parties recommended that
the rate case be processed under Modified Procedure with the Commission holding a public
hearing in Idaho Falls.The parties proposed and we adopt the following schedule.
Action Date
Public workshop in Idaho Falls April 10,2012
Staff comments due June 15,2012
Falls Water reply comments due .lune 29.2012
Public hearing in Idaho Falls July 10.2012
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Commission Staff will hold a public workshop
for the Company’s customers.The purpose of the public workshop is to provide customers with
an overview of the Company’s proposed rate increase and dispense information.At the
workshop,customers will have an opportunity to ask questions of Staff regarding the Company’s
rate case.Representatives of the Company may also be available.Staff will hold its public
workshop on TUESDAY,APRIL 10,2012 AT 7:00 P.M.AT THE AMMON CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS,2135 S.AMMON ROAD,AMMON,ID 83406.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application.supporting workpapers,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 workpapers are also
available on the Commission’s web site at by clicking on “File Room”and
then “Water Cases.”
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter,and that the Commission will
proceed under Modified Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public
Utilities Commissions Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .204.The Commission
notes that Modified Procedure (with written comments)and a public hearing have proven to be
an effective means for obtaining public input and participation in cases of this nature.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission by June
15,2012.The comment must contain a statement of reasons supporting the comment.Persons
desiring a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments.Written
comments concerning this Application shall be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at
the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary K.Scott Bruce
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Falls Water Company,Inc.
P0 Box 83720 2180 North Deborah Drive
Boise,ID 83720-0074 Idaho Falls,ID 83401
E-Mail:scottl (fallswater.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5918
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document.Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission’s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov.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 Applicant at the e-mail address listed
above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set,the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and
enter its Order without a formal hearing.If written comments are received within the time limit
set,the Commission will consider them and,in its discretion,may set the same for formal
hearing.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will convene a public
hearing in this matter.The purpose of the public hearing is to take testimony from members of
the public and customers of Falls Water.The public hearing will convene on TUESDAY,
JULY 10,2012 AT 7:00 P.M.AT THE AMMON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,2135 5.
AMMON ROAD,AMMON,ID 83406.
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
P0 BOX 83720
BOISE,IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
E-Mail:secretaryi)puc.idaho,gov
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission’s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and that the
Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 3 1.01.01.000 elseq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties comply with the case schedule set out in
the body of this Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case be processed under Modified Procedure
with a public hearing.Interested persons may file written comments by June 15,2012,or may
testify at the public hearing set out above.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise.Idaho this 4,
day of March 2012.
PAUL KJ,LLA ER,PRESIDENT
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MACK A.REDFORD,COMMISSIONER
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MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
J’ap D.Jewell(,
Cmmission Secretary
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