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Office of Commission Clerk (Cole) |
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Division of Economic Regulation (Bruce, Stallcup) Office of the General Counsel (Williams) |
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Docket No. 100413-SU – Request for approval of tariff amendment to include a late fee of $14.00 in Polk County by West Lakeland Wastewater. |
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AGENDA: |
11/30/10 – Regular Agenda – Tariff Suspension - Interested Persons May Participate |
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COMMISSIONERS ASSIGNED: |
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PREHEARING OFFICER: |
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: |
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FILE NAME AND LOCATION: |
S:\PSC\ECR\WP\100413.RCM.DO C |
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West Lakeland Wastewater, Inc. (West Lakeland or Utility) is Class C wastewater utility serving approximately 315 wastewater customers in Polk County. This area is in the Southwest Florida Water Management District and is considered a water use caution area. Water service is provided by the City of Lakeland. The Utility’s 2009 annual report shows operating revenue of $31,095 and net operating loss of $4,620.
On October 1, 2010, the Utility filed an application for approval of a late payment fee of $14.00. This recommendation addresses the suspension of West Lakeland’s proposed tariff sheet. The Commission has jurisdiction pursuant to Section 367.091, Florida Statues (F.S).
Issue 1:
Should the Commission suspend West Lakeland Wastewater Inc.’s proposed tariff to establish a late payment fee for its wastewater operation?
Recommendation:
Yes. West Lakeland’s proposed tariff sheet to establish a late payment fee should be suspended to allow staff sufficient time to review the Utility’s cost justification. (Bruce)
Staff Analysis:
Pursuant to Section 367.091(6), F.S., the Commission
may withhold consent to operation of any or all portions of new rate schedules
by a vote to that effect within 60 days, giving a reason or statement of good
cause for withholding its consent. Staff is recommending that the tariff be
suspended to allow staff sufficient time to review the application and gather
all pertinent information to present the Commission an informed recommendation
on the proposed tariff. Staff believes that this reason is a good cause
consistent with the requirement of Section 367.091(6), F.S.
Issue 2:
Should this docket be closed?
Recommendation:
No. The docket should remain open pending the Commission’s final action on the Utility’s requested approval to establish a late payment fee of $14.00. (Williams, Bruce)
Staff Analysis:
The docket should remain open pending the Commission’s final action on the Utility’s requested approval to establish a late payment fee of $14.00.