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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230801Decision Memo.pdfDECISION MEMORANDUM 1 I:\Legal\WATER\KHW-W-23-01 rates\memos\KHWW2303_dec2_md.docx DECISION MEMORANDUM TO: COMMISSIONER ANDERSON COMMISSIONER HAMMOND COMMISSIONER LODGE COMMISSION SECRETARY COMMISSION STAFF LEGAL FROM: MICHAEL DUVAL DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL DATE: AUGUST 1, 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 to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) for authorization to increase its rates and charges for water service (“Application”). The Company requested a May 1, 2023, effective date. The Company filed a supplemental exhibit on March 29, 2023. On April 14, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Application, Notice of Intervention Deadline, and Notice of Suspension of Proposed Effective Date. Order No. 35741. No Parties intervened, and the Commission issued a Notice of Parties on May 9, 2023. On June 14, 2023, the Company’s Customer Notice was filed with the Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Modified Procedure with public comments due by September 20, 2023, and the Company reply due by October 4, 2023. Staff also recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Public Workshop, establishing a Public Workshop on Tuesday August 15, 2023. COMMISSION DECISION Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Modified Procedure with public comments due by September 20, 2023, and the Company reply due by October 4, 2023. Staff also recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Public Workshop, setting a Public Workshop on August 15, 2023? ______________________________ Michael Duval Deputy Attorney General