20231010Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM 1
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DECISION MEMORANDUM

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

FROM: MICHAEL DUVAL
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

DATE: OCTOBER 10, 2023

SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF KOOTENAI HEIGHTS WATER SYSYEM’S
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. Staff
recommended the Commission suspend the Company’s proposed effective date for 30 days and
five months, consistent with Idaho Code § 61-622(4). The Company also 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.
On August 2, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Virtual Public Workshop and
Notice of Modified Procedure setting public comment and Company reply deadlines. Order No.
35871.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission schedule a customer hearing on October 18, 2023, at
11:00 a.m.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to schedule a customer hearing at 11:00 a.m. on October 18,
2023?

Michael Duval
Deputy Attorney General