HomeMy WebLinkAbout20070208Comment from Boise City.pdfCharles R. Mickelson, P.
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February 7, 2007
Paul Kjellander, President
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise; ID 83720-0074
RE:GNR-04-01 / Allocation of Uncertified Water Service Territory in
the vicinity of Eagle, Idaho
Objection to Stipulated Agreement
Dear Mr. Kjellander:
The City of Boise received notice of the Stipulation between United Water
Idaho Inc. and Eagle Water Company, dated January 4 2007. This proposed
agreement would resolve the unallocated water service territory by roughly
splitting the area. (The area is bounded generally by Hill Road, Horseshoe
Bend Road, State Street and Dodgin Avenue). The City of Boise strongly
objects to the Stipulated Agreement between United Water Idaho Inc. and
Eagle Water Company.
As noted in previous correspondence, dated December 7, 2004 (copy
attached), the entire area in question is within the Boise City Impact Area
and it is anticipated that it will be annexed into Boise City in the near future.
The City of Boise has extended municipal sanitary sewer service into this
area as indicated on the attached map. Monthly sewer bills are based on the
winter water consumption from the water provider once a customer
connected to public water. Boise City already has an excellent working
relationship with United Water in this regard. Sewer and water providers
must work closely to coordinate on many issues. If Eagle Water provides
water service to this area, a new franchise agreement will need to be
negotiated and additional coordination efforts will be required.
Coordination with the Fire Department will be required for construction and
maintenance of fire hydrants and to assure service level requirements are
met.
Boise is also concerned about the history of low pressure problems with the Eagle Water
system, and believes that United Water would provide superior service to Boise
citizens.
In the event that the Idaho Public Utilities Commission approves the Stipulated
Agreement, the City requests that Eagle Water Company provide monthly water
readings to Boise at no charge for the purpose of preparing sewer bills in the same
manner that United Water provides similar information.
The City of Boise objects to the Stipulated Agreement and strongly recommends that
the entire area within the Boise City Area of Impact be provided water service by
United Water Idaho.
Sincerely,
Charles R. Mickelson, P.
Director, Public Works Department
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cc:Mayor David Bieter
Boise City Council Members
Gregory Wyatt, United Water Idaho
Dean J. Miller, McDevitt and Miller
Molly O'Leary, Richardson and O'Leary for Eagle Water Company
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Dear Mr. Kjellander:
It has come to our attention that United Water Idaho (UWI) and Eagle Water Company are discussing which
company will serve an area generally bounded by State Street, Horseshoe Bend Road, Hill Road and Dodgin
Avenue. This locale is within the City of Boise Impact Area, and it is anticipated that it will be annexed into
Boise City at some point in the future. The area is also currently served by Boise City sewer. Thus, the City has a
valid interest in the outcome of these discussions.
The City of Boise strongly desires that UWI serve this area in lieu of another service provider. It is highly
inefficient for the City to deal with multiple water providers in such matters as franchise agreements, water
consumption records (for sewer billing purposes), fITe protection issues, water conservation programs
construction project coordination and other municipal issues. It is inefficient for the water company as well.
Thus, the City recommends that the Public Utilities Commission designate UWI as the sole service provider for
this area (map enclosed). It appears that Eagle Water Company has already been designated as the service
provider for several small areas within our Impact Area. If possible, the City would like to see this designation
changed from Eagle Water Company so that UWI is the primary service provider within the Boise City Area of
Impact.
In addition, if public testimony will be taken, please advise when this matter will be heard. I can be reached at
384-3900.
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Director, Public Works Department
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