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Dana L Rayborn WetzellSB # 2929
Ronald P. RingellSB #4797
WETZEL & WETZEL, P.LLC.
1322 Kathleen Ave., Suite 2
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
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Attorneys for the Diamond Bar Estates LLC dba Diamond Bar Estates Water
Company:
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF DIAMOND BAR ESTATES LLC DBA
DIAMOND BAR ESTATES WATER
COMPANY FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY AND FOR APPROVAL OF
RELATED RATES AND CHARGES
Applicant
Case No. GNR-02-
) RESPONSE TO COMMENTS
) OF THE COMMISSION STAFF
Diamond Bar Water Company (the "Company ) submitted a variety of information with it's
Application to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission for a Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity. At the Public Workshop additional information was gathered by the
Commission Staff. After review and consideration of the Comments of the Commission
Staff (the "Comments ), the Company hereby submits additional information to clarify
areas of concern addressed in the Comments and respectfully requests reconsideration of
several of the Staff comments.
As background information, we believe that the Commission should understand
that the Company is a reluctant owner of the water system under review. Prior to
the homeowners association meeting held June 3 , 2002, the Board of Directors
of the Diamond Bar Estates LLC (the "LLC") consisting of Robert and Clara
Turnipseed , agreed to transfer the water system to the Association and the
Board of Directors of the Association (consisting of Robert and Clara Turnipseed)
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agreed to accept the water system. At the meeting of the Association on June
, 2002 , the members present debated the issue of who should own and operate
the water system. The members present voted to transfer it's interest in the
water system back to the LLC. Mr. Turnipseed stated at the meeting that he
preferred that the Association own and operate the system. He also stated that
the water system was operated by a private company, the LLC , it would be
operated in a self-sustaining manner and would be under the jurisdiction of the
PUC. The vote went forward and the LLC now owns and operates the water
system. It is stated in the Comments on page 3 that at least one of the current
customers has indicated a desire to revisit that decision and possibly reverse the
transaction through litigation if necessary. We suggest that if the Association in
fact now prefers to own and operate the system , a vote of the Association would
authorize the current Board of Directors to negotiate with the LLC for the sale of
the water system back to the Association. The LLC has not been approached by
the Association , but would be willing to negotiate a sale of the water system.
Litigation is not necessary.
Mr. Turnipseed's initial reluctance to own and operate the water system bears
fruit in the Comments. As a privately owned system , the customers must pay
rates that support a self-sustaining system. How the system was financed when
Mr. Turnipseed , as the developer, operated the system is of no importance in the
analysis now before the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. The system became
a self-supporting system on the date of the transfer of the system from the
Association to the LLC, June 3 2002. The water system (the "System ) must
generate sufficient revenue from that date to be self-sustaining. The Company
objects to any analysis based upon how property was treated prior to the
transfer, particularly comments and treatment addressed under comment (L) in
the Comments. Our argument will be developed more fully later, however; we
respectfully request that the rate base analysis for this private water company be
analyzed on the values of the test year and not practices prior to that year.
The Company appreciates the opportunity to make these comments before this
case goes to your Decision Meeting. While the Company agrees with many of
the Staff's adjustments and appreciates their diligence in this case, there are a
few areas of disagreement which are addressed below:
Staff Comment (I): Technical Computer Support. The Company agrees that this
is a one time cost. However, this is a cost that will provide benefits for several
years. If the Staff does not want this cost to be expensed , then it should be
capitalized and depreciated over five years as are other computer expenses.
Staff Comment (J): Backup Generator. The Company is disappointed that the
Staff recognizes the need and usefulness of a back up generation but only wants
to give credit for one-half of the cost of the generator. It appears that this
decision is based in large part upon comments made by the Company that the
generator would be mounted on a trailer. Apparently the Staff determined that
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due to it's mobility, the generator would be useful to the system only one-half of
the time. Please be informed that the Company intends this generator to be
used fulltime as a backup generator for the System and will permanently place
the generator at the back-up well location. In fact, the Company is required to
provided backup water for the System and has chosen this method as the most
cost effective method of providing such backup. Since the Company operates
the System as a self-sufficient system with little or no borrowing power, without
full recovery of the ordinary and necessary operating costs such as the costs of a
backup generator, the system cannot operate. We request that the Commission
allow full recovery of the cost of the generator including the cost of installing and
housing the generator. The costs of installing the generator are set forth in
Exhibit "A" which is attached and the estimated costs are11 ,838.00.
Staff Comment (L): Irrigation Meters. Staff recommends that irrigation meters on
hand that are being used , be disallowed in the rate base. This is a difficult
position for the Company to understand. The meters are on hand , are being
used and are part of the property acquired and transferred to the Company. How
the purchase of these meters were treated on the prior books is of no
consequence. The System before the transfer to the LLC , as discussed above
was operated by Mr. Turnipseed , as the developer, and as such Mr. Turnipseed
chose to subsidies the system. Now the System is a stand alone company and
rates must be established in a manner that will support the System. Without
being able to rate base these meters and expense replacement meters, there is
simply no reasonable method to recover theses costs. Without any manner for
recovery, no further investment can be made. Staff's recommendation that a
one-time connection fee of $500.00 is sufficient to offset the cost of the meter
investment for rate base purposes is incorrect. Revenue generated from a
$500.00 connection fee would be insufficient.
Staff Comment (M): Rate Case Expense. Staff recommends that documentation
be submitted supporting this expense item. In preparation of the application and
for the workshop, the Company has spent $500.00 in accounting fees and
$585.00 in legal fees. It is estimated that the Company will spend an additional
$800.00 in accounting fees and $900.00 in legal fees to perfect these comments.
Should a formal appeal prove necessary, it is not unreasonable to expect the
associated fees to reach and even exceed the $4 000.00 expense originally
presented by the Company. Therefore; the Company respectfully requests that
000.00 of rate case expense be provided in the rate base calculation.
Staff Comment (N) & (0): Depreciation. Should the Company s arguments
concerning the inclusion of irrigation meters and the backup generator in the rate
base prevail , we request that the depreciation expenses addressed in Comment
(N) & (0) be recalculated as well.
Inflation. The Company included a 3% inflation factor anticipating that utility
suppliers , Avista (electrical and natural gas) and Kootenai Electric Cooperative
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(electric) will receive rate adjustments this year increasing the cost of electricity
to the Company. Given the low snow pack experienced by northern Idaho this
winter, the Company does not believe this request to be arbitrary. Anticipating
inflation in electrical costs is always a guess , but it is not unreasonable to expect
an increase in the cost of electricity this year. The Company requests that sa 3%
inflation factor be included in the rate base.
Hookup Fees: Staff recommends a line extension policy in lieu of a hook-up fee
and connection fee. The Company does not have a line extension policy
place. A sampling of surrounding small water companies was completed and
submitted as part of the original application. A survey conducted by the Idaho
Rural Water Association showing such fees for surrounding water companies is
attached hereto as Exhibit ". It is customary and typical of small water
companies in this area to charge a hook-up fee and connection fee. The charges
presented by the Company are reasonable based upon the charges of similar
water companies in the area and appear to the Company to be sufficient to
reimburse the Company for the costs incurred for such connections. The
Company again requests that these charges be allowed.
Rate Design: Staff recommends a fixed/variable rate design without a separate
rate for irrigation. The Company prefers a separate rate for irrigation and
requests reconsideration of this issue. However, knowing Staff's preference on
this issue and it's recommendation of $21.00 base charge for the first 7 500
gallons and then $0.50/1000 gallon for each gallon thereafter, the Company
tested the proposed rate against current data for water usage. The information is
compiled and attached in Exhibit ". The analysis shows that the rate design
proposed by Staff would be insufficient to meet the revenue needs established by
Staff, $16 104 , for this System. The Company respectfully requests that the
base rate charge be changed from $21.00 to $23.50 so that the revenue needs
established by Staff can be met. Additionally, should the Commission determine
to allow any or all of the items addressed above , we request that the base rate
be further increased to allow coverage for the revenue requirements allowed.
survey of water rates from different water districts in the area is attached as
Exhibit "D" to show that the rates requested by the Company are not
unreasonable. Again we request that the Commission approve the original
request presented by the Company.
Again, we appreciate this opportunity to address the areas of concern for the
Company. We note that if further workshops are required to establish a rate
base, the Company s costs under Comment (M) should be increased
accordingly. If any further information is required of the Company if will be
furnished upon request.
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Respectively submitted this 14th day of March 2003.
Wetzel & Wetzel PLLC
Attorney for Applicant
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DIAMOND BAR ESTATES WATER CO
PO BOX 1870
HAYDEN ID 83835
208 665 9200
March 12 2003
RE:EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION
With reference to the Public Utilities Commission workshop held on behalf of the Diamond Bar
Estates Water Co, comments were made by several customers that the generator should be
permanently installed.
Therefore, Diamond Bar Estates Water Co will install the generator at the backup well site; known
as the Double T Mule Ranch, upon approval by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
Cost Breakdown of generator installation as follows:
Generator $ 5500
1438Concrete pad 10'x12'x1211
Electric transfer switch/hookup (b.f t-
Building 1 O'x12'x12' ~$20 sq.' (1f.5 t )
2500
2400
Total cost $11838
This will insure emergency water during a power outage.
Diamond Bar Estates Water Co will make a bank loan of approximately $6338 Y:z over the
prime rate to cover the cost of the pad, building and electric switch over.
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EXHIBIT
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11215 N. Bruss Road
Rathdrum ID 83858
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Bid Sheet
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AVONDALE CONSl"RUcnON
JOB # GENERATOR PAD
Total Bid
$1,438.
Transaction Amount
PAD, 1YE REBAR, CONCRETE, REBAR
EXCAVATION, GRAVEL 438.la X /J",I
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Total Bid
$1,438.
Water and Wastewater System
Data Information
Survey Results Of
Community Drinking Watar &
Wastawatar Systams
April , 2000
Conducted by:
Idaho Rural Water Association
Data Information Collected...
. System Profile
. System Personnel
. Water Rates
. Sewer Rates
. Employee Insurance Coverage
. Job Descriptions Used by System
EXHIBIT
Systam Nama
Antelope Creek Living Center
# of Connections:
Water System Type:
# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Well
Arimo, City of
# of Connections:135
Water System Type: Well, Surface# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorination
Athol , City of
# of Connections:280
WellWater System Type:
# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes): i:!
Type of Disinfection:
Atlanta Water Association
# of Connections:
Surface/Spring WaterWater System Type:
# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes): iv-i
Type of Disinfection:
Liquid Hypo-Chlorite
Atomic City, City of
# of Connections:
WellWater System Type:
# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes): i H
Type of Disinfection:
Water
Bass Rats/Gallon
$13.50/15 000
, gal/mo
$18.00/mo res/Rate
Structure varies
with service
$15, DO/month
Water
OVsrags
Hook-
Chargs
$1,
,a;
700,
$800,
$20,
Water Rata Infonnatlolt
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Avery Water & Sewer
# of Connections:
Water System Type:II # of Wells:II Disinfection (yes):it Type of Disinfection:
Chlorine
Bennington Water System
# of Connections:
Benson Mobile Home Park
# of Connections:
Well
Bancroft, City of
# of Connections:177
Water System Type: Well# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorination-as needed
Bayvie~ Water & Sewer
# of Connections: 228
Water System Type: Well# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorination-liquid (occasionally)
Water System Type: Well# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Water System Type:
# of Wells:
Well
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Water
Base Rate/Gallon
$20.00/mo
$23,85/mo
$13.00/1st 10 000
gal
$25.00/30 000 gal
$500
Water
OVerage
Hook-
Charge
$1.$500,
$125,
65/1 000 gallons 000/res
$1500 com
50/1 000 gal 000,
Water Rata Infonnatlolt
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System NamB Water
Base Rate/Gallon
Covert Water Users Association, Inc.
# of Connections:
Water System Type: Well# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes): l
Type of Disinfection:
Craigmont, City of
# of Connections:315 $22,
Water System Type: Well# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorine
Culdesac, City of
# of Connections:
Water System Type:
# of Wells:
203
Well
$27,00 res
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Hand Chlorinate
Dalton Water Association, Inc.
# of Connections:
Water System Type:
# of Wells:
949
Well
$12/mo
Disinfection (yes): :~J
Type of Disinfection:
Department of Corrections
# of Connections:
Water System Type:
# of Wells:
Well
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorine
Water
OVerage
$1,
75/1 000 gal over
OOO/quarter
Hook-
Charge
$200,
cost plus 10%
$2450/res
$2725 com
Water Rate Infonnatlolt
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Systam Nama
Harrison, City of
# of Connections:
Water System Type:
# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Liquid Chlorine
170
Well
# of Connections:
Hauser Lake Water Association
420
Water System Type: Well# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes): I~l
Type of Disinfection:
Hayden Lake Irrigation
# of Connections:1000
Water System Type: Well# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Hayden Lake, City of
# of Connections:
Water System Type:
# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes): (v'I
Type of Disinfection:
240
Well
Heyburn, City of
# of Connections:
Water System Type:
# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes): i"":
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorination
1100
Well
WatBr
BaSB RatB/Galion
$18,00/5 000 gal
$12,00/10 000
gal/mo
WatBr
DvBraUB
Hook-
CharUB
$1,$1950,
30/1 000 200,
$160,00/120 000 gal .
$15,00/10 000 gal
$12.97/5 000 gal
500, 3/4"
meter set
$1,750,
$776,00-
Water Rate InfonnaUolt
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Sysmm Narnu Watur
Basu Ratu/Gallon
Hollister, City of
# of Connections:$22.
Water System Type: Well
# of We lIs:
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorine Gas
Honeysuckle Home Owners Assoc
# of Connections: 227
Water System Type: Well
# of We lIs:
Disinfection (yes): r,
Type of Disinfection:
$15,OO/month +
$1.00/1 000 gal
Hulen Meadows
# of Connections:
Water System Type:
# of We lIs:
148
Well
$30,OO/mo
Disinfection (yes): !~i
Type of Disinfection:
. Chlorine-Sodium Hypochlorite
Idaho Falls, City of
# of Connections:20000 $11.00/mo-
Water System Type:Well
# of We lIs:
Disinfection (yes):i~1
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorine Gas
lona, City of
# of Connections: 420
Water System Type:Well
# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes)::~i
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorine Tables
Watur
OVurauu
Hook-
Charuu
$200,
$1,C08 88 ...~~(X)meter install
$80,
29/1 000 gal $620,00/1"
$600,
Water Rate Infonnatlolt
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Systom Namo
J 8's Country Court
# of Connections:
WellWater System Type:
# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes): i\l'
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorinator
Jerome, City of
# of Connections:3200
Water System Type:Well
# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes):!-II
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorine Gas
Kamiah , City of
# of Connections:600
Water System Type:River
# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes):illl
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorine
Kendrick, City of
# of Connections:220
Well, Surface/Spring WWater System Type:
# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes): ,\Ii
Type of Disinfection:
Hypochlorite
Kidd Island 8ay Water Users
# of Connections:
Water System Type:Well
# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes)::'I'J
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorine
Water
Base Rate/Gallon
$4,30/mo-5/6" by
3/4" meter
$10,OO/mo + $,
gal usage
R29,50/4 000 gal
Water
OVerage
Hook-
Charge
$750,00-3/4"
500,
$1,200,
500.
Water Rate InfDMllatiDIt
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Systum Namu
New Plymouth, City of
# of Connections:575
Water System Type: Well# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Nez Perce Tribe Water Systems
# of Connections:
Water System Type:
# of Wells:
Well
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorination, sodium hypochlorite
North Kootenai Water District
# of Connections:3000
WellWater System Type:
# of Wells:
Disinfection (yes):
Type of Disinfection:
Gas and Liquid Chlorine
North Oakley Water Company
# of Connections:
Water System Type:
# of Wells:
Well
Disinfection (yes): !Y'I
Type of Disinfection:
Chlorination
North Water & Sewer District
# of Connections:
Water System Type:
# of Wells:
270
Surface/Spring Water
Disinfection (yes): l",j
Type of Disinfection:
Water
Base Rate/Gallon
$11,00/0-000 gal
free, but will soon
be charging
Must purchase
stock in the water
company, 20 000
Purchase water
from city of Banners
Ferry
Water
OVerage
Hook-
Charge
75/1 000 gal $750,
$1,07/1 000 gal OOO-cap
fee, $600-
water service
000
Water Rate Infonnatlolt
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Idaho Water Utilities
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission regulates 25 privately operated
water companies varying from United Water Idaho with more than 70 000
customers to utilities serving a few homes in residential subdivisions or mobile
home parks. Regulated companies comprise less than 1 percent of approxi-
mately 2 600 systems that supply drinking water to Idahoans. Most of the
unregulated systems belong to and are run without profit by homeowners
associations. Many others are municipal systems operated by local govern-
ments.
The rates listed are strictly representative of residential customers and may not reflect
actual rates paid by a specific customer.Date
Name No. of Hook-up Mo. Residential Rates Rates Last
of Utili tv Customers Fee unless otherwise noted Revised
!siBar Circle "118 $15/0-7 500 gals.02101/90
Water Inc.$0.95/1 000 gals. over 7 ,500 gals.
Bitterroot Water Co.$750 $20/0-15 000 gals.08/12199
$0.75/1 000 gals. over 15 000 gals.
Brian Water Co.$10.50/04 000 gals.05/01/99
$1.08/1 000 gals. over 4 000 gals.
Capitol Water Corp.757 $7.50/o-l OOOcf.08/01/97
$1.06/l00cf. over 1 000cf.
Country Club 120 $300 $14.00/0-30 000 gals.02123/90
Hills Utilities $0.35/1 000 gals. over 30 000 gals.
Eagle Water 2;1.72 $845 $7.84/0-600 cf.03/25/87
Co., Inc.$0.451/100 cr. over 600 cr.
Humpy $60 $3.25/0-6 000 gals.05/01/63
$0.10/1 000 gals. over 6 000 gals.
Evergreen Water Co.$600 $15/0-7 500 gals.11/10/87
$0.35/1 000 gals. over 7 500 gals.
Date
Falls Water 106 $500 $10/0-20 000 gals.09/01/97
Co., Inc.$0.30/1 000 gals. over 20 000 gals.
Algoma Water 'I7 $ 17.59IIm. 09/01/96
Grouse Point Water Co.$25.oo/Im.09/01/99
IPUC
Regulates
About 1 %
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Systems
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Customers Fee (unless otherwise noted)Revised
$500 $27.00/0-20,000 gals.12/15/99
$0.70/1 000 over 20,000 gals.
259 $ 125/yr. 07/01/92
$22/mo.06/21/90
$125 $261mo.11/01/94
+ labor
$430 $34.24/mo.06/03/96
$500 Summer: $26/mo.04/27/94
Winter: $ 14/mo.
$6,000 $3010-15 000 gals.04/25/97
$1.10/1 000 gals. over 15 000 gals.
$650 $12/0-9 000 gals.12/01/83
$1/1,000 gals. over 9,000 gals.
Stoneridge Water Co.$925 $0.30/1000 gals.
For all consumption 12/01/99
$12/0-12 000 gals.05/31/83
$1.20/1 000 gals. over 12 000 gals.
roy Hoffman 144 $458 $5.50/0-3,000 gals.08/01/96
ater Co.$0.60/1,000 gals. over 3 000 gals.
nited Water Idaho 70~62 Costs Summer: $ 14.57/bimontbly 09/05/98
in excess $1.6418/1,000 gals.
of$5oo Winter: $ 14.57/bimontbly
$1.3134/1 000 gals.
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WATER RATES FROM DIFFERENT WATER DISTRICTS
DALTON WATER
$2450.00 HOOK-UP FEE
0 GALLONS - 10 000 GALLONS................................$14.
MORE THAN 10 000 GALLONS.................................75 PER THOUSAND ADDITIONAL
IRRIGATION FEE...................................................$110.00 PER ACRE PER YEAR
ALPINE MEADOWS
$3000.00 HOOK-UP FEE
0 GALLONS - 10,000 GALLONS............................... ..$16.
MORE THAN 10 000 GALLONS..................................$l.OO PER THOUSAND UP TO 30 000
000 ABOVE..................................................... ...$2.00 ADDITIONAL
ROSS POINT WATER
$1850.00 HOOK-UP FEE
0 GALLONS - 10 000..............................................$12.
MORE THAN 10 000 GALLONS................................75 PER THOUSAND ADDITIONAL
CITY OF HAYDEN
$1750.00 HOOK-UP FEE
EXHIBIT-D-
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
MAIL: Nkwdistcmnidlink.com
NORTH KOOTENAI WATER DISTRICT
P. O. Box 2290
1841 W. Hayden Avenue
Hayden, Idaho 83835
December 14, 2000
Mr. Robert Tumipseed
PO Box 1870
Hayden 10 83835
RE: Bar Circle S Ranch
Dear Mr. Tumipseed,
As you know, the State of Idaho oversees the operation of all private and public water systems throughout the
State and shortly will require that a person certified as a Distribution System Operator be in responsible charge of
each system. This mandate is in addition to increased testing and monitoring requiren)~nts.
North Kootenai Water District is a public agency, with an elected Board of Directors, that can offer full-time
professional management, including a District Attorney, District Engineer, and a well qualified office and field staff
providing 24 hour service.
At present we have 3000 service connections serving an estimated 10,000 people in North Kootenai County. We
operate eleven separate and distinct systems; the largest providing water to 3000 people and the smallest, 42.
Capital improvements, system operation, and system maintenance are financed from current revenue without the
need for taxation.
Our rates are as follows:
3/4", and 112" meter ...........3000 gallons.................$12.27 per month
3000 gal. & above ...........$12.27 + $1.07 per 1000 gal.
2" & 3" meter ..............................3000 gallons.................$21.71 per month
3000 gal. & above ...........$21.71 + $1.07 per 1000 gal.
You may wish to consult with your accountant regarding any tax advantages which might be available for donated
facilities.
If you think your system could be benefited by consolidating with a public water system, please contact us at
[phone]. or, if you have any questions, please call.
since
~~
Richard Fairhurst
District Manager
dw:RF196-Bar Circle S Ranch
1-10-2002 1 :22PM FROM NORTH KOOTENAI WATER 208 762 0355
NORTH KOOTENAI WATER DISTRICT
Rates and Regulations
SYStem Access Fee:(Res. 2001-06):
10 $10.60 per dwelling unit or commercial unit per month.
Rate Structure:(Res. 2001-06):
1. 0 gallons - 5,000 gallons .........,........................................ $1.00 per 1000 gallons
001 gallons - 30,000 gallons ......................................... $1.10 per 1000 gallons
30,001 gallons and above ................................................ $1.20 per 1000 gallons
Debt Service Surcharge:(Res. 2001-06):
1. $5.37 per dwelling unit or commercial unit per month.
Street Llaht Surcharge:(Res. 2001-06):
1. $1.60 par residential user In Valley Green Subdivision.
Park Maintenance Surcharge:(Res. 2001-06):
1. $1.50 per residential user In Valley Green Subdivision.
Fire Service Charge:(Res. 2001..Q6):
1. Privately owned fire protection:
3. and smaller connection.............................................. $10.00 per month
48 connection.................................................................. $20.00 per month
6. connectlon............................~..................................... $40.00 per month
8. connection.................................................................. $60.00 per month
10. connection ..............."....................................."""""" $80.00 per month
Water used for other than fire suppression or testing will be billed at $100.00 per occurrence.
Plan Review Fee:(Res. 99-1)
$300.00 Minimum
Caoltaltzatlon Fees:(Ord. 99-4)
18 """'" ..... ............ ......
..... .................. ........... ..........
$2.000.
1128
......... ...................... .......
1"........... ......... .........$3.000.
.. ... ........,.... ............ ......... .... ........... ........ ....... ........
$4,000.
................... ...... ............. ...... ...
:...... .................... $16,000.
""0"""""""""""""""""
...... .............. ............... .
$20,000.
6" ................................ .......................... ................ .$30,000.
,.".............. """""'" ............ .............. ......, ...........
$40,000.
Rates and Regulations 111501.doc Page' of 2 2/24/01
1-10-2002 1 : 23PM FROM NORTH KOOTENAI WATER 208 762 0355
HookuD Fee:(Res. 00-
1" ......."................ .................. ......... ...........................$600.
1/2" ...".. ..,.... ..... ........' ............. ................... .......... ....$900.
2" ..............................................................................$1200.
3" ......................................................................... Actual Cost
4" ......................................................................... Actual Cost
6" ......................................................................... Actual Cost
S" ......................................................................... Actual Cost
If the water service exists and only a meter is required:
One Inch or smaUer................................................... $150.
Larger than 1 inch ................................................Actual Cost (1-112"
........
$300.00 deposit)
( 2" ..............$400.00 'deposit)
If the water service and meter exists:
Turn on, Inspection, and account setup...................... $50.
Annexation Fee:
$200.
Securitv DeDOslt:(Res. 2001-06)
A refundable $20.00 deposit for aU new slgnups.
Reaulatlons:(Res. 2001-06)
1. Services discontinued for at;\y reason shall continue to be billed on a monthly basis for minimum
charges.
2. Property owners shall be responsible for payment of bills.
Bill Payment:(Res. 2000-02)
1. Bills are due and payable upon presentation.
2. At 30 days: bills become delinquent.
3. At 45 days: delinquent notice Is mailed to customer.
4. At 59 days: delinquent notice is posted on the property ($20.00 fee added to delinquent balance).
5. At 60 days: water Is locked off.
6. Water service will be restored only during normal work hours after delinquent amount plus a
$20.00 reconnectlon fee Is paid at office.
Rate. and Regulations 111501.doc Page 2 012 12/24/01