FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMMISSION CONFERENCE AGENDA
CONFERENCE DATE AND
TIME: Thursday, January
5, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148
DATE ISSUED: December 21, 2016
NOTICE
Persons affected by Commission action on certain items on this agenda
may be allowed to address the Commission, either informally or by oral argument,
when those items are taken up for discussion at this conference. These items
are designated by double asterisks (**) next to the item number.
To participate informally, affected persons need only appear at the
conference and request the opportunity to address the Commission on an item
listed on the agenda. Informal participation is not permitted: (1) on
dispositive motions and motions for reconsideration; (2) when a recommended
order is taken up by the Commission; (3) in a rulemaking proceeding after the
record has been closed; or (4) when the Commission considers a post-hearing
recommendation on the merits of a case after the close of the record. The
Commission allows informal participation at its discretion in certain types of
cases (such as declaratory statements and interim rate orders) in which an
order is issued based on a given set of facts without hearing. See Florida
Administrative Code Rules 25-22.0021 (agenda conference participation) and
25-22.0022 (oral argument).
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recommendations were approved.
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a special accommodation to participate at this proceeding should contact the
Office of Commission Clerk no later than five days prior to the conference at
2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, 1-800-955-8770
(Voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), Florida Relay Service. Assistive Listening
Devices are available at the Office of Commission Clerk, Gerald L. Gunter Building,
Room 152.
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disaster requires cancellation of the Conference, Commission staff will attempt
to give timely notice. Notice of cancellation will be provided on the
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on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of
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1**PAA Docket No. 140175-WU – Application for staff-assisted rate case in Pasco County by Crestridge Utilities, LLC.
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Commissioners Assigned: |
All Commissioners |
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Prehearing Officer: |
Brisé |
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Staff: |
AFD: D. Smith, Mouring ECO: Hudson, Johnson ENG: Thompson GCL: Corbari |
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(Proposed Agency Action for Issues 1 and 2.)
Should the Commission approve
Crestridge’s requested Phase II increase for pro forma items?
Yes. The Commission should approve a Phase II revenue requirement associated with pro forma and additional items. The Utility’s Phase II revenue requirement is $188,170, which equates to a 2.81 percent increase over the approved Phase I revenue requirement.
Issue 2:
What is the appropriate rate structure and rates for Phase II?
The Phase II rate increase of 2.95 percent should be applied as an across-the-board increase to the existing Phase I rates. The rates, as shown on Schedule No. 4 of staff’s memorandum dated December 21, 2016, should be effective for service rendered on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheets, pursuant to Rule 25-30.475(1), F.A.C. The Utility should file revised tariff sheets and a proposed customer notice to reflect the Commission-approved rates. In addition, the approved rates should not be implemented until staff has approved the proposed customer notice and the notice has been received by the customers. The Utility should provide proof of the date that the notice was given within 10 days of the date of the notice.
Issue 3:
Should the recommended rates be approved for Crestridge on a temporary basis, subject to refund with interest, in the event of a protest filed by a party other than the Utility?
Yes. Pursuant to Section 367.0814(7), F.S., the recommended rates for Phase II should be approved for the Utility on a temporary basis, subject to refund, in the event of a protest filed by a party other than the Utility. Crestridge should file revised tariff sheets and a proposed customer notice to reflect the Commission-approved rates. The approved rates should be effective for service rendered on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheet, pursuant to Rule 25-30.475(1), F.A.C. In addition, the temporary rates should not be implemented until staff has approved the proposed notice, and the notice has been received by the customers. Prior to implementation of any temporary rates, the Utility should provide appropriate security. If the recommended rates are approved on a temporary basis, the rates collected by the Utility should be subject to the refund provisions discussed in the analysis portion of staff’s memorandum dated December 21, 2016. In addition, after the increased rates are in effect, pursuant to Rule 25-30.360(6), F.A.C., the Utility should file reports with the Commission Clerk’s office no later than the 20th of each month indicating the monthly and total amount of money subject to refund at the end of the preceding month. The report filed should also indicate the status of the security being used to guarantee repayment of any potential refund.
Issue 4:
Should this docket be closed?
No. Except for the granting of temporary rates in the event of protest, which is final, if no person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed agency action files a protest within 21 days of the issuance of the order, a consummating order will be issued. The docket should remain open for staff’s verification that the revised tariff sheets and customer notice have been filed by the Utility and approved by staff. Once the above actions are completed, this docket will be closed administratively.
2**PAA Docket No. 140177-WU – Application for staff-assisted rate case in Pasco County by Holiday Gardens Utilities, LLC.
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Commissioners Assigned: |
All Commissioners |
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Prehearing Officer: |
Brisé |
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Staff: |
AFD: Passett, Mouring ECO: Hudson, Johnson ENG: Lee, Thompson GCL: Corbari |
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(Proposed Agency Action for Issues 1 and 2.)
Issue 1:
Should the Commission approve Holiday Gardens’ requested Phase II increase for pro forma items?
Yes. The Commission should approve a Phase II revenue requirement associated with pro forma and additional items. The Utility’s Phase II revenue requirement is $136,693, which equates to a 1.02 percent increase over the approved Phase I revenue requirement.
Issue 2:
What is the appropriate rate structure and rates for Phase II?
The Phase II rate increase of 1.07 percent should be applied as an across-the-board increase to the existing Phase I rates. The rates, as shown on Schedule No. 4 of staff’s memorandum dated December 21, 2016, should be effective for service rendered on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheets, pursuant to Rule 25-30.475(1), F.A.C. The Utility should file revised tariff sheets and a proposed customer notice to reflect the Commission-approved rates. In addition, the approved rates should not be implemented until staff has approved the proposed customer notice and the notice has been received by the customers. The Utility should provide proof of the date that the notice was given within 10 days of the date of the notice.
Issue 3:
Should the recommended rates be approved for Holiday Gardens on a temporary basis, subject to refund with interest, in the event of a protest filed by a party other than the Utility?
Yes. Pursuant to Section 367.0814(7), F.S., the recommended rates for Phase II should be approved for the Utility on a temporary basis, subject to refund, in the event of a protest filed by a party other than the Utility. Holiday Gardens should file revised tariff sheets and a proposed customer notice to reflect the Commission-approved rates. The approved rates should be effective for service rendered on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheet, pursuant to Rule 25-30.475(1), F.A.C. In addition, the temporary rates should not be implemented until staff has approved the proposed notice, and the notice has been received by the customers. Prior to implementation of any temporary rates, the Utility should provide appropriate security. If the recommended rates are approved on a temporary basis, the rates collected by the Utility should be subject to the refund provisions discussed in the analysis portion of staff’s memorandum dated December 21, 2016. In addition, after the increased rates are in effect, pursuant to Rule 25-30.360(6), F.A.C., the Utility should file reports with the Commission Clerk’s office no later than the 20th of each month indicating the monthly and total amount of money subject to refund at the end of the preceding month. The report filed should also indicate the status of the security being used to guarantee repayment of any potential refund.
Issue 4:
Should this docket be closed?
No. Except for the granting of temporary rates in the event of protest, which is final, if no person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed agency action files a protest within 21 days of the issuance of the order, a consummating order will be issued. The docket should remain open for staff’s verification that the revised tariff sheets and customer notice have been filed by the Utility and approved by staff. Once the above actions are completed, this docket will be closed administratively.
3**PAA Docket No. 160169-WU – Application for authority to transfer water system and Certificate No. 450-W from Pine Harbour Water Utilities, LLC to Pine Harbour Waterworks, Inc. in Lake County.
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Commissioners Assigned: |
All Commissioners |
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Prehearing Officer: |
Patronis |
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Staff: |
ENG: Lewis, Knoblauch AFD: Andrews, Fletcher ECO: Friedrich, Hudson GCL: Trierweiler |
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(Proposed Agency Action for Issues 2, 3, 4,
and 5.)
Issue 1:
Should the transfer of Pine Harbour Water Utilities, LLC water system and Certificate No. 450-W to Pine Harbour Waterworks, Inc. be approved?
Yes. The transfer of the water system and Certificate No. 450-W is in the public interest and should be approved effective the date of the Commission vote. The resultant order should serve as the Buyer’s certificate and should be retained by the Buyer. The existing rates and charges should remain in effect until a change is authorized by the Commission in a subsequent proceeding. The tariffs reflecting the transfer should be effective for services rendered or connections made on or after the stamped approval date on the tariffs, pursuant to Rule 25-30.475, F.A.C. PHWUL will be responsible for paying RAFs through June 29, 2016, and the Buyer will be responsible for paying RAFs after June 29, 2016, and all future years. The Buyer should be responsible for filing the 2016 Annual Report and all future Annual Reports.
Issue 2:
What are the appropriate initial customer deposits for Pine Harbour Waterworks, Inc. water service?
The appropriate water initial customer deposit should be
$56 for the residential 5/8” x 3/4” meter size. The initial customer deposits
for all other residential meter sizes should be two times the average estimated
bill for water service. The approved initial customer
deposits should be effective for connections made on or after the stamped
approval date on the tariff sheet, pursuant to Rule 25-30.475, F.A.C.
Issue 3:
Should the Commission approve Pine Harbour Waterworks, Inc.’s request to implement a convenience charge for customers who opt to pay their water bill by debit or credit card online or by telephone?
Should Pine Harbour Waterworks, Inc. be authorized to collect Non-Sufficient Funds Charges (NSF)?
Yes. PHWI should be authorized to collect NSF charges. Staff recommends that PHWI revise its tariffs to reflect the NSF charges currently set forth in Section 68.065, F.S. The NSF charges should be effective on or after the stamped approval date on the tariff sheets, pursuant to Rule 25-30.475(1), F.A.C. Furthermore, the charges should not be implemented until staff has approved the proposed customer notice. PHWI should provide proof of the date the notice was given within 10 days of the date of the notice.
Issue 5:
What is the appropriate net book value for the Pine Harbour Water Utilities, LLC water system for transfer purposes, and should an acquisition adjustment be approved?
Recommendation: The net book value of the water system for transfer purposes is $23,698 as of June 29, 2016. An acquisition adjustment should not be included in rate base. Within 90 days of the date of the final order, PHWI should be required to notify the Commission in writing, that it has adjusted its books in accordance with the Commission’s decision. The adjustments should be reflected in PHWI’s 2016 Annual Report when filed.
Issue 6:
Should this docket be closed?
Recommendation: The docket
should remain open pending staff’s verification that the revised tariff sheets
and customer notice have been filed by Pine Harbour Waterworks, Inc. and
approved by staff. If a protest is filed within 21 days of the issuance date of
the Order, the tariff sheets should remain in effect with the charges held
subject to refund pending resolution of the protest. If no timely protest is
filed, a consummating order should be issued and, once staff verifies that the
notice of the charge has been given to customers, the docket should be
administratively closed.
4**PAA Docket No. 160211-EU – Joint petition to approve territorial agreement in Columbia, Lafayette, Suwannee, and Hamilton Counties by Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative and Duke Energy Florida, LLC.
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Commissioners Assigned: |
All Commissioners |
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Prehearing Officer: |
Brisé |
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Staff: |
ECO: Whitchurch, Guffey, Coston GCL: Trierweiler |
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Issue 1: Should the Commission approve the proposed territorial agreement between SVEC and DEF?
Recommendation: Yes. The proposed agreement is an extension of the existing agreement set to expire in 2016, and consolidates the previously expired agreement for Hamilton County. It is in the public interest and will enable SVEC and DEF to better serve their current and future customers.
Issue 2: Should this docket be closed?
Recommendation: If no protest is filed by a person whose substantial interests are affected within 21 days of the issuance of the Order, this docket should be closed upon the issuance of a Consummating Order.