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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20231010Decision Memo.pdfDECISION MEMORANDUM 1 I:\Legal\WATER\KHW-W-23-01 rates\memos\KHWW2301_dec3_md.docx 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