20230410Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM 1
DECISION MEMORANDUM

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

FROM: MICHAEL DUVAL
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

DATE: APRIL 10, 2023

SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF KOOTENAI HEIGHTS WATER SYSYEMS’
APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES AND
CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE IN THE STATE OF IDAHO; CASE
NO. KHW-W-23-01.

On March 28, 2023, Kootenai Heights Water System (“Company”) applied for
authorization to increase its rates and charges for water service. The Company requests a May 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 Notice of Suspension suspending the
Company’s proposed effective date for 30 days plus five months consistent with Idaho Code § 61-
622(4).
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application, a Notice of Intervention
Deadline establishing a 21-day intervention period, and Notice of Suspension suspending the
Company’s proposed effective date for 30 days plus five months consistent with Idaho Code § 61-
622(4)?

______________________________
Michael Duval
Deputy Attorney General

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