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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20080718notice_of_public_hearing_isl.pdfOffice of the Secretary Service Date July 18, 2008 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ISLAND PARK WATER COMPANY, INc. ) FOR AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE CASE NO. ISL-O8- NOTICE OF SCHEDULING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On March 26 2008, Island Park Water Company, Inc. (Island Park; Company) filed an Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) requesting a 224% increase in rates, from $125 per year to $280 per year. Island Park is a regulated water utility operating under Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity No. 317. The service area of Island Park is comprised of seven separate water systems located in Fremont County, Idaho. The Company currently has 310 customers. Island Park contends that an increase in rates is necessary to meet increased operating expenses, including the higher cost of electricity, lab fees for testing water, labor and materials for repairs and maintenance to the pumps and water lines. The Company s existing rates were established in July 1992. The Company s billing cycle is annual, from June 1 to May 31 each year. A Notice of the Company s Application was issued by the Commission on April 8 2008. The Commission Staff held a public workshop at Ponds Lodge in Island Park on June 10 2008 dispensing information, answering questions and obtaining customer input regarding the Company s Application. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has reviewed the filings in this case including customer comments and has determined that the public interest does not require a technical hearing to consider the issues presented in this case, and that issues raised by the Company s filing can be adequately addressed by written submission and by public hearing. In so doing, the Commission notes that written comments and public testimony have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and participation. Accordingly, the Commission establishes the following additional scheduling in Case No. ISL-08-01. NOTICE OF SCHEDULING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Friday, August 22 2008 Filing deadline for Staff rep 0 nJ reco mm en dati 0 ns Friday, August 29 , 2008 Customer comment deadline Friday, September 5, 2008 Company reply deadline YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company s Application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices.The Application is also available on the Commission s web site at www.puc.idaho.gov under "File Room" and then "Water Cases. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that written comments concerning this case should be mailed to the Commission and to the Company at the addresses reflected below: Commission Secretary David E. Benton, Manager Idaho Public Utilities Commission PO Box 2521PO Box 83720 Idaho Falls, ID 83403-2521 Boise, ID 83720-0074 E-mail: iph20~msn.com Street Address for Express Mail: 472 W. Washington Street Boise, ID 83702-5918 All 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 Island Park Water Company at the e-mail address listed above. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a public hearing has been scheduled for TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 9. 2008 AT 7:00 P.M. AT PONDS LODGE. 3570 NORTH HIGHWAY 20. ISLAND PARK. IDAHO for the purpose of receiving public comment. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings in this matter will be held 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 NOTICE OF SCHEDULING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 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 PO BOX 83720 BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074 (208) 334-0338 (Telephone) (208) 334-3762 (FAX) Mail: secretary~puc.idaho.gov YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the hearing in this matter will be held pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq. DATED at Boise, Idaho this Iff f'I.. y of July 2008. ~~~T ATTEST: je D. Jewell Co mission Secretary blsfN:ISL-08-01 sw3 NOTICE OF SCHEDULING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JJ~ MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER