20230523Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM 1
DECISION MEMORANDUM

TO: COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL

FROM: CLAIRE SHARP
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

DATE: MAY 23, 2023

SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF FALLS WATER CO., INC.’S APPLICATION FOR
THE AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES AND CHARGES FOR
WATER SERVICE IN THE STATE OF IDAHO; CASE NO. FLS-W-23-01.

On May 12, 2023, Falls Water Co., Inc., (“Company”) applied for authorization to raise
the rates it charges for water service. The Company requests an approximate 44.3% increase in
revenue collected and a 7.71% rate of return. The Company requests a July 1, 2023, effective
date.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Application, Notice of Intervention
Deadline establishing a 21-day intervention period, and suspend the Company’s proposed
effective date for 30 days plus five months pursuant to Idaho Code § 61-622.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application, Notice of Intervention
Deadline establishing a 21-day intervention period, and suspend the Company’s proposed
effective date?

_____________________________
Claire Sharp
Deputy Attorney General

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