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January 10, 2013 |
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Office of Commission Clerk (Cole) |
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Office of the General Counsel (Lawson) |
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RE: |
Docket No. 120288-WU – Request for approval of amendment to tariff sheets for miscellaneous service charges in Polk County by Alturas Utilities, LLC. |
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AGENDA: |
1/24/13 – Regular Agenda – 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\ECO\WP\120288.RCM.DOC |
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Alturas Utilities, LLC. (Alturas or Utility) is a Class C water utility serving approximately 65 water customers in Polk County. The area is located in the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The Utility’s 2011 annual report indicates total gross revenue of $26,350 and net operating loss of $4,933.
On November 13, 2012, the Utility filed an application for approval of a tariff amendment to charge customers who opt to pay their water bill by debit or credit card. Alturas filed the tariff sheet for this request on November 28, 2012. This recommendation addresses the suspension of Altura’s proposed tariff sheet. The Commission has jurisdiction pursuant to Section 367.091(6), Florida Statues (F.S.).
Issue 1: Should the Commission suspend Altura’s proposed tariff to establish a charge for customers who opt to pay their water bill by debit or credit card?
Recommendation: Yes. Altura’s proposed tariff to establish a charge for customers who opt to pay their water bill by debit or credit card 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 operaton 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 of amendment to tariff to charge customers who opt to pay their water bill by debit or credit card. (Lawson, Bruce)
Staff Analysis:
The docket should remain open pending the Commission’s final action on the Utility’s requested approval of amendment to tariff to charge customers who opt to pay their water bill by debit or credit card.