20171117Decision Memo.pdf

DECTSION MEMORANDI'M
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER RAPER
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
COMMISSION SECRETARY
LNGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM; JOLENE BOSSARI)
DATE: NOVEMBER 15,2017
RE:cAsE NO. GPW-W-17-01
COMPLIANCE TARITF FILING
On February 22,2017, Grouse Point Water Company, LLC applied to the Commission
for authority to increase its monthly base rate, increase its consumptive charge for customers
using over 8,000 gallons/month, add a new consumptive charge for use under 8,m0
gallons/month, increase the reconnection charge, and add a meter testing charge. The Company
reduced the arnount it was requesting for the reconnection charge and withdrew the request for a
meter testing charge with Production Request Response Nos. 30 and 31.
Commission OrderNo.339l0 approved a three-tier inclining block rate structure and an
increase in the customer charge. In addition, the Commission approved implementation of a
reconnection charge, a late-payment charge, and a retumed payment charge based on Staffs
recommendations. The new rates and chargcs became effective on October 13,2017. See Order
ar I l-13.
Staff has rvorked with the Company to ensure its rate schedules comply with the
Commission's Order. Staff will continue to work with the Company to revise the remainder of
its Tariff, including its General Rules and Regulations.
DECISION MEMORANDUM I NOVEMBER 15,2OI7
STAFI'RECOMMENDATION
Staffhas confirmed that the rate schedules filed by the Company on November 9 comply
with Commission Order No. 33910. See Attachment l. Staffrecommends approval of the
Company's TariffSchedules I and 2.
COMMISSION I}ECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve the Company's TariffSchedules I and 2 with an
effective date of October 13, Z0l7?
5n r'L-
Jolene
Udmemos/ GPW-W-I7.01 Complimcc Filing dcc mcr:ro
DECISION MEMORANDUM -2-NOVEMBER I5,2OI7
Grouse Point Water Company
Shaet 1 Revision't
Replaces All Previous Sheets
GROUSE POINT WATER COMPANY
SCHEDULES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
SCHTDUIE 1 METERED wlTES RATES
SCH€DUT€ 2 NON.RECURRING CHARGES
GEI{ERAL RUTES & EEGUIATIOI{S fOR SMAIT WATER UIILFIES
,. GfruFEAl.
2. DEFNTONS
3. SEf,VICE fAR NEW CUSIOMENS
4. DEPOSirS
5. RATES
6. 8'I.I,,Y6A'VDPAYMENT
7. METERING
8. CUSTOM€A PLUMEING AND APPLIANCES
9. CFOSS CO,Vf"ECflON CONfROL
10. tustALl/.nau oF SEBViC€ CO ,/VECT,O /5
JJ. REPIACEM€NT OR EN,.AAGEMENT AF
'ENVrcE
CO.V,VEC7,O,V
,2. DISCONNECNAN AND RECONNECT/p.N OF SERV,CE
73, EXTENSI0iN AF WArEA MNNS
14. FIRE PRATECNONSERT4CES
15, MISCELLANEOUS
16, SPECTALPIOWSI,ONS
Order No. 33910
Llsa
Grouss Polnt Water Company LLClssued: 1111312017
Effecllve: 10r13nfi7
lssued by
Grouse Point Water Company
Sheet 2 Revision 3
Replaces All Prevlous Sheets
qEHE!'ULEI
METERH] WATER RATES
Freouencv of Billiqq:
Customers will be billed monthly based on lhe meter readings from the previous
billing period, payable within twenly (20) days of the billing date.
Customer Ghalgai
A recuning fixed charge to recover a portion of the cost of providing water service
that does not vary with the guanti$ of water consumed.
$86.00 monthly
Usage-ChgIoS
The Usage Charge is calculated by multiplying metered waler consumption during
the billing pariod by the rate per unit of m€asurement. The totial UEage Charge is
the sum of charges for each Tier.
Tlqr 1: First 8,000 gallons (0 to 8,000 gal.)$2.50 per 1000 gal.
Tier 2; Next 12,000 qallons (8.001 to 20,000 sal.) $3.75 per 1000 gal
Tier 3: _9y9r J0,000 gallons (20,001 gal. and over) $5.00 ler l_QO[ 94,
Example'
17,A00 gallons osage ln one manth - {520.A0 $2.50 X I 18.@O galil + S33.75 (53.75 X I [9,000
sdlll =.t53.75 Usaga Charge
$86.00 (Custonnr Charga) * 853.75 (Usaga Charge) = Sr39.75
Note:
1000 gallons = 1.33681 centum cubic feet (CCF)
CCF = centum cubic feet or 100 cubic feet
100 cubic feet =748 gallons
Note:
The customer shall pay the total of the Customer Charge plus the Usage
Charge.
Order t'lo. 33910
Llsa
Company LLClssued: 1111312017
Effsctive: $11312017
lssued by Grouse Point
Grouse Point Water Company
Sheet 3 Revision 3
Replaces All Previous Sheets
SCHEDULE 2
NON-RECURRING CHARGES
Reconnection tharqe:
Applles when a customer requests reconnection following disconnection of service
lor:
o hon-pa}ITlBot
r a dangerous condition caused by the customer (e.9., lack of certified cross
connection control)
Does not apply to situations where the customer requests disconnection lo make
repairs or prevent water damage to the customer's property. Also does not apply
when service was disconnected by the Company for its convenience.
$20.00
$40.00
applies I a.m. to 5 p.m.. except holidays and weekends
applies any other lirne
Returned Pavment Charoe:
Applies when a customels check or electronic payment is not honored by hislher
financial institution due to lack of sufficient funds in an account, a closed account, or
some other reason.
$20.00
Late Pavment Gharqe:
Applies to the past-dua balance owed at the time of the next billing.
One percent (1olo)
Meter Testinq Charqe:
Applies when the customer requesls the Company test the accuracy of a meter.
No Charge
lssued: 11n3nUT
Effective: 10fl34fi7
Order No. 33910
lssued
Lisa
Polnt Company LLC